Thomas Almeida vs Cody Garbrandt: UFC live blog, round-by-round updates

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Here are the full results from this event: Bantamweight: Cody Garbrandt def. Thomas Almeida via knockout (punches) 2:53, R1 Cody Garbrandt pulled off an incredible upset with an amazing first-round knockout over Thomas Almeida in the performance of his life. Garbrandt started out as the aggressor, never let Almedia finds his rhythm, and was rewarded for it. Featherweight:Jeremy Stephens def. Renan Barao via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) It was a huge fight, and a close fight, and Jeremy Stephens was able to edge out Renan Barao in a controversial unanimous decision win. Welterweight: Rick Story def. Tarec Saffiedine via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) It was a close fight, but Rick Story was able absorb some huge kicks from Tarec Saffiedine to grind out one of the biggest wins of his career. Middleweight: Chris Camozzi def. Vitor Miranda via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Chris Camozzi dominated Vitor Miranda for three rounds to earn a big unanimous decision victory. Welterweight: Lorenz Larkin def. Jorge Masvidal via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) It was a close battle, but Lorenz Larkin was able to edge Jorge Masvidal in the battle of the strikers to stay undefeated at Welterweight. Lightweight: Paul Felder def. Joshua Burkman via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Paul Felder was able to weather the storm of Burkman to take two rounds to one in a close lightweight battle.

THE OFFICIAL DECISION: Cody Garbrandt def. Thomas Almeida via knockout (punches) 2:53, R1

#7 Thomas Almeida vs Cody Garbrandt – ROUND 1/5 Round one of a possible five under way. Garbradnt looking for a spectacular kick right away. Garbrandt looking for kicks early, he is starting off with his foot on the pedal, looking for a flying knee and landing some good punches after he misses with that. Almeida is staying very patient but he is getting hit with some punches. Almeida lands a good right hand. Garbrandt lands a big right hand and Almeida is hurt badly. Garbrandt pushing forward looking for the finish. Almeida pushes forward and Garbrandt tags him again. Almeida is hurt and one more shot puts Almeida to sleep. What a win for Cody Garbrandt.

Here comes Thomas Almeida, can he keep the zero in his record, and take away Garbrandt's?

Here comes Cody Garbrandt, walking out to Queen's 'We Will Rock You'.

Training alongside the likes of Faber and Chad Mendes, Garbrandt has the tools and the support to pull off the upset win in Las Vegas.

Coming off a first-round knockout win over Augusto Mendes, and unbeaten in eight fights, a win for Garbrandt would skyrocket him up the UFC rankings.

Touted by bantamweight favourite Urijah Faber as a future UFC champion, Cody Garbrandt has the opportunity of a lifetime against Almeida.

A win over Cody Garbrandt would assert him as the future of the division and the company.

Almeida doesn’t just finish his opponents, he does it in style, winning performance of the night bonuses in his past three fights.

Coming off three-straight knockout wins over Yves Jabouin, Brad Pickett and Anthony Birchack, Almeida has only gone the distance once.

Thomas Almeida is the future of the UFC. Just 24-years-old, Almeida has already had 21 professional fights, and won all of them.

Five rounds in the bantamweight division, as #7 Thomas Almeida takes on Cody Garbrandt.

It’s time for the main event!

I don't agree with that decision personally, but it was a close call. Big decision win for Stephens.

THE OFFICIAL DECISION: Jeremy Stephens def. Renan Barao via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

#2 (BW) Renan Barao vs #9 Jeremy Stephens – ROUND 3/3 Third and final round, and it could all come down to this one. They touch gloves one last time. Barao looking to stay light, he is bleeding quite a bit. A leg kick lands for Barao. A body kick lands for Barao behind it. Stephens swinging and finds the body. Inside leg kick lands for Barao. A good combination lands for Barao. Stephens lands a good punch to the chest. Barao lands two good jabs and gets Stephens on the fence. Stephens is able to reverse it. Neither man working and Barao escapes. Both men land on the inside, Barao lands the better shots. Both men swinging and both land good shots. Stephens moving forward lunging. Both men land lopping shots. Barao shoots again and gets the take down. He is trying to complete it and he does. Stephens is trying to stand up and Barao looks to take the back. Stephens gets back up to his feet and gets back to his feet, putting Barao on the fence. Stephens is looking for the take down, and Barao is able to break. Stephens lands an uppercut. Barao just misses with a high kick. Barao lands two good shots and gets out of the way of the counter. Stephens is landing some big shots trying to end the fight. A big left hook lands for Barao and both men exchange to end the fight. Great fight. My score: 10-9 Barao Overall score: 29-28 Barao

#2 (BW) Renan Barao vs #9 Jeremy Stephens – ROUND 2/3 Round two under way, and so far this fight is living up to the hype. They touch gloves again and Barao lands a body kick. Stephens lands a right hand, but can't get the take down afterwards. Barao shoots for the take down again and misses again. Stephens is really looking for that big shot. Barao lands a good shot of his own, Stephens replies with a leg kick. Both men land shots on the exchange and Stephens lands with a huge uppercut. Barao is hurt badly, and Stephens is looking to just smash his head off. Stephens lands again and Barao is hurt badly. Barao puts Stephens on the fence, but its reversed. They break again. Stephens looks like the much fresher man, it doesn't look like Barao has fully recovered. Barao lands a spinning back kick, but Stephens was able to partially block. A left hand lands for Barao, Stephens lands a hard right and Barao is hurt again. Stephens lands another big shot. Barao is wobbly. Barao gets the take down, and Stephens gets back to his feet. Time. My score: 10-9 Stephens Overall score: 19-19 (Draw)

#2 (BW) Renan Barao vs #9 Jeremy Stephens – ROUND 1/3 Round one of this fight with huge implications is under way. They touch gloves. Barao lands an inside leg kick to start off. Stephens looks a lot bigger than Barao. Stephens lands two big kicks. Barao misses with spinning kick. Barao moving around nicely, and lands a good combination. Barao catches a kick and lands a good combination. Stephens lands a good one-two. Barao lands a some good shots, and a good leg kick. Barao lands a good combination and Stephens misses with the counter. Barao shoots for a take down and Stephens stuffs it. Barao has Stephens on the fence still looking for the take down. The referee is telling them to work, and the men break before the referee steps in. Barao switches stances and lands a good leg kick. Stephens just misses with a big right hand. Stephens clinches Barao and puts him on the fence, but Stephens can't seem to get the take down. They break. Both men swing in the pocket, neither really able to land. Barao lands a good shoot and gets out of the way. Barao spins and lands a kick, before pushing Stephens against the fence. Barao almost gets the take down and ends the round standing with Stephen's back. Great round, but a good round for Barao. My score: 10-9 Barao Overall score: 10-9 Barao