Cody Garbrandt vs Thomas Almeida — Fight recap

Cody Garbrandt defeated Thomas Almeida by KO/TKO in the first round at 1:53, showcasing devastating striking precision in a dominant performance. Garbrandt landed 21 of 48 significant strikes (43%) with particular accuracy to the head, connecting on 18 of 43 attempts, while Almeida managed only 10 of 25 significant strikes (40%) before being stopped.

The fight remained entirely in the standup, with Garbrandt's superior volume and accuracy creating the opening for the knockout, which included one knockdown before the finish. Neither fighter attempted takedowns or submissions, making this a pure striking encounter where Garbrandt's technical edge and timing proved decisive in the early stages.

The victory positioned Garbrandt as a rising threat in the bantamweight division with legitimate title contention credentials.