Garbrandt KOs Almeida in first

The main event of UFC Fight Night 88 featured a bantamweight between top contenders Cody Garbrandt and Thomas Almeida.

The Entrances

HEART. IS. RACING. #UFCVegas https://t.co/ab7igxClO1

— UFC (@ufc) May 30, 2016

The Finish

Cody Garbrandt GOT HIM. Down goes Thomas Almeida in the first!#UFCVegas https://t.co/Qiu0RnA8px

— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) May 30, 2016

It wasn’t too hard to figure out why the UFC matched up Cody Garbrandt and Thomas Almeida in the main event of UFC Fight Night 88 on Sunday night.

A pair of undefeated young heavy hitters with a propensity for violent finishes, the winner figured to become the next big thing in the bantamweight division.

Garbrandt answer the call in Las Vegas. The Team Alpha Male competitor by way of Ohio earned a first-round knockout at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, getting the stoppage at 2:53.

source: mmafighting.com

Official Result: Cody Garbrandt defeated Thomas Almeida by Knockout (Punch, Round 1, 2:38)

The Celebration

Now THAT'S how you celebrate the biggest win of your career! Congrats @Cody_NoLove!!! WOW! #UFCVegas https://t.co/eI7RaJmv7I

— UFC (@ufc) May 30, 2016

About Cody Garbrandt

TRAINING: I train two to three times a day. I’m just working on becoming a better fighter.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started boxing at 15 to stay out of fighting in the streets and to give my life purpose.

What ranks and titles have you held? Pinnacle Fighting Champion, 2007 State Champion, 2008 State Runner-Up, and Senior National All-American 2010 in wrestling

Do you have any heroes? My mother Jessica Enos and Maddux Maple are my heroes.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s been a dream of mine since I laced up my first boxing glove.

source: ufc.com

About Thomas Almeida

TRAINING: I train Muay Thai and wrestling in the morning, and hard sparring at night.

Thoughts on opponent, Cody Garbrandt? Cody is a great fighter. He is undefeated and in the UFC.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started at Chute Boxe; I had several friends there.

What ranks and titles have you held? Legacy 135-pound champ

Do you have any heroes? My Family

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream come true.

source: ufc.com