A bantamweight scrap between Cody Garbrandt (8-0 MMA) and Augusto Mendes (5-1 MMA) took place on the ‘UFC Fight Night 83′ main card in Pittsburgh.
Round one begins and Garbrandt comes forward with punches. They miss but he follows with a good body kick that lands. Good right hand from Cody. Mendes is struggling to find his range. Nice overhand right scores for Garbrandt. Nice right hands clips Mendes who falls down. Cody rushes in but gets his arm caught almost instantly when entering Mendes’ guard. He is able to pull his arm free and stands back up. Cody comes forward with big shots. But Mendes lands an uppercut. Cody comes forward again and lands a left hook followed by a right hand that sends Mendes crashing to the floor. Garbrandt with one more punch and the ref calls it.
Cody Garbrandt defeats Augusto Mendes via KO at 4:18 round one