Will Thomas Almeida overcome Cody Garbrandt at UFC Fight Night 88, or fall prey to his own self-belief? Bloody Elbow's Connor Ruebusch takes a look at the vicious cycle of fighter development.
When Thomas Almeida and Cody Garbandt meet in the main event of UFC Fight Night 88 in Las Vegas, they will do so as two of the most exciting prospects in one of MMA's most exciting divisions. Almeida in particular has earned the reputation. Over the course of four and a half years, "Tominhas" has compiled a record of 21 wins without a single loss. All but two of those wins came via finish, and 16 of those finishes occurred in the very first round.