The co-main event of UFC 217 featured a grudge match for the bantamweight title between former teammates TJ Dillashaw and the champion Cody Garbrandt.

Things didn’t look too good for T.J. Dillashaw at the end of the opening round against Cody Garbrandt on Saturday night at UFC 217.

Garbrandt, defending his UFC bantamweight title against his former Team Alpha Male teammate and current rival at New York’s Madison Square Garden, dropped Dillashaw with a wicked counter right hand to the jaw in the closing seconds.

If it wasn’t for the horn, Garbrandt might have finished the fight. Instead, Dillashaw rallied for a sensational finish in the second round. The time of the stoppage was 2:41 as Dillashaw became a two-time bantamweight titleholder.

source: mmafighting.com

Official Result: TJ Dillashaw defeated Cody Garbrandt by KO (Punches, Round 2, 2:41)

Play-By-Play

Round 1 – Dillashaw hangs his hands to start, striking a low stance. He moves in and out of range, blocking a high kick and missing a low kick of his own. Quick start. Dillashaw lands an early flurry, but answers back quickly, nearly sweeping his opponent off his feet. Garbrandt with a nice kick to the body. Dillashaw blocks a high kick. He’s moving side to side, creating odd angles. Garbrandt firm in the pocket and flashing quick hands. Dillashaw low kicks brings a flurry from Garbrandt. Dillashaw covers well and returns fire, missing a spinning backfist. Garbrandt waits again, and he times Dillashaw’s entry perfectly, unleashing a barrage of strikes. Dillashaw misses a low kick. Two punches miss, but Dillashaw slips the counter. Garbrandt having the most success on his counters, but he does land a left hand. Dillashaw changing levels well, but Garbrandt catches him in the final seconds. Garbrandt tries to finish, but the bell sounds. Dillashaw wobbles back to his corner, frustrated with that final series. MMAjunkie gives the first to Garbrandt, 10-9.

Round 2 – Garbrandt talking now, promising he’s going to knock Dillashaw out. Dillashaw misses with a high kick over the top, and we see some Garbrandt dancing. Low kick from Dillashaw. Garbrandt trying to plant himself and sit down on the knockout blow. Dillashaw rushes in for a takedown, but Garbrandt shoves him aside. Dillashaw high kick scores, and Garbrandt hits the deck. He immediately pops back to his feet, but he’s blinking a bit as he recovers. Dillashaw doesn’t overcommit. Another high kick misses. Dillashaw moving, working angles. Garbrandt trying for the big shot. They settle in the pocket, and it’s Dillashaw that lands clean with a right to the chin. Garbrandt is down. Dillashaw hops on top with a barrage of punches. Garbrandt trying to recover, but Dillashaw senses the finish. He punches away, and this fight is over. Absolutely incredible fight.

source: mmajunkie.com

How to Watch

First Preliminary Bouts: Exclusively on UFC Fight Pass

Main Preliminary Bouts: Live on FOX Sports 1 (check local listings) or Online Stream on Fubo TV (Free 7-Day Trial)

Main Card: Live on PPV or Online PPV