Round 1 – Neither fighter interested in touching gloves in the pre-fight instructions. Garbrandt gets to the center and launches the first attack. High kick blocked. Almeida with his hands high to start. Low kicks traded. Garbrandt with another big low kick. He fires two punches. Leaping knee from Garbrandt misses. He’s sharp to open. Quick hands. Almeida covering up well to start, but he’s not finding many opportunities to strike. Right hand from Garbrandt. He’s quick early. He clips Almeida, who wobbles. Almeida busted up early. Garbrandt is relentless. Straight shots land. Almeida is hurt. Garbrandt sees it and continues to rifle off punches. Garbrandt lands again. Almeida staggers to the floor. Garbrandt jumps on top and seals the deal. Impressive.
Result: Cody Garbrandt def. Thomas Almeida via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:53
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