In a matchup between two undefeated bantamweight prospects, betting underdog Cody Garbrandt prevailed to push himself one step closer to UFC gold. In May 2016, Garbrandt (11-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) faced Thomas Almeida in the main event of UFC Fight Night 88 looking to emerge as a contender in the 135-pound division. With both men having only gone the distance once each in their respective careers, a finish seemed inevitable, and Garbrandt started out fast in a bid to make sure he ended up on the right side of the stoppage.
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