Cody Ray Allen Garbrandt better known as Cody Garbrandt is an American professional mixed martial artist signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has been the second fighter to defeat Dominick Cruz at UFC 207. His body is itself a complete artwork, full of inks all over. He is well known to get inked after each fight he competes in. Let us explore his throbbing tattoos and their meanings.

When asked about the reason of getting so many tattoos Cody said, “My uncle had these sketchbooks that he would constantly be drawing in, He tattooed my grandfather, my biological father, and my other uncle. They were all tattooed so I thought it was the norm.”

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“At the age of 18, I had at least 15 tattoos. I started working on my sleeve when I was in senior year, but I was very proportionate. I will like to do on one side, then I will do the other, and if I do the inside, ill do this inside too.”

CHEST TATTOOS

“I am a huge family man, and I huge part of my success has come from my family supporting me and always being there for me.”

“There always a tattoo that a person regrets in life, and I think my chest did not turn well.”

Cody’s chest tattoos are dedicated to his love for family as he considers himself to be a well-devoted family man.

1. ‘LORD HAVE MERCY’ Tattoo

Tattoo: The words inked across the top portion of Cody’s chest say, ‘Lord Have Mercy‘.

Meaning: Cody has always claimed himself to be a spiritual man and thus this ink is the clear proof of his faith and relationship with God, and how for every little thing he longs for god’s blessings.

2. ‘Sparrow’ Tattoo

Tattoo: A large sparrow is inked on Cody’s right pec.

Meaning: As Cody has always said that his chest tattoos are the symbol of his love for his family and thus this sparrow tattoo is another proof of it as sparrows reflect the love for family and close ones.