Filed under: News , UFC , Videos This is the performance that earned Thomas Almeida his third-consecutive “Performance of the Night” bonus – and a reputation as one of the most exciting young fighters in the sport today. Back at UFC 189, Almeida didn’t necessarily look like a can’t-miss prospect early in the fight. Facing veteran bantamweight Brad Pickett, undefeated Almeida was repeatedly tagged and dropped, and as the fight wore, he became badly bloodied and battered. Almeida, though, seemed to change the momentum of the bout with one punch, and a dazzling finish came soon after . Check out the full fight above. And watch Almeida (20-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC), who’s No.
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