Thomas Almeida vs. Cody Garbrandt being targeted

[Wild]

A bantamweight fight between a pair of unbeatens that could have serious title implications is being targeted for the main event of UFC Fight Night 88 in Las Vegas.

A source with knowledge of the booking confirmed to MMAjunkie that Thomas Almeida (20-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) and Cody Garbrandt (8-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) will be booked to headline the card in late May. UFC officials have not yet made a formal announcement.

UFC Fight Night 88 takes place May 29, a Sunday, at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The card is expected to air on FOX Sports 1 and stream on UFC Fight Pass. Already booked for the event is a fight between former bantamweight champ Renan Barao, who is moving up to featherweight, and Jeremy Stephens.

LINK: Thomas Almeida vs. Cody Garbrandt being targeted for UFC Fight Night 88 main event

 

[SongExotic2]

My needle just moved.

I hate to be a hater but I would like to see them wipe out some more of the division before 1 of them has to get an L.

HOWEVER

it's a good fucking fight

 

[Joemacka]

Good matchup this.

 

[Wild]

My needle just moved.

I hate to be a hater but I would like to see them wipe out some more of the division before 1 of them has to get an L.

HOWEVER

it's a good fucking fight

Great fight. I think Almeida takes it but Cody is a tough SOB.

 

[SongExotic2]

Great fight. I think Almeida takes it but Cody is a tough SOB.

Thats why I'm not so sure. I wouldn't bet on it that's for sure.

Like I said great fight.

 

[Robbie Hart]

I'd pay to watch this, but I won't have to......almeida by extreme ko

 

[Andrewsimar Palhardass]

This one's fun.

 

[PeteyParker]

oh shit, get the popcorn.

 

[Joemacka]

oh shit, get the popcorn.

 

[Super Dave]

Could go either way but as always I'll be pulling for "No Love".