Thomas Almeida vs Cody Garbrandt: Competition Experience

[NotoriousNick]

I've seen a couple threads lately discussing Garbrandt's recent comments on Almeida's alleged padded record and how he believes he has the edge in terms of overall competition experience. So I decided to compare the numbers and found that:

Garbrandt's pro MMA opponents have a combined record of 55 wins and 29 losses. (The combined record of his amateur opponents is 23 wins and 14 losses - 9 of those wins coming from Jerrell Hodge who defeated Garbrandt by KO).

As an amateur boxer he has a record of 32-1.

In 2007 he won a state championship in wrestling as a freshman, was a runner-up the following year and was also a Senior National All-American in 2010.

Conversely, Almeida's pro MMA opponents have a combined record of 163 wins and 103 losses. (Couldn't find any amateur record).

As a Muay Thai fighter he has a record of 29-2.

So considering all this, who do you think has the more valuable experience between the two? Does Garbrandt's wrestling experience mean more? Or does the overall depth of experience with Almeida's opponents indicate otherwise?

 

[Gabe]

Brad Pickett and Yves Jabouin>>>>>Henry Briones and Augusto Mendes. The only person who Garbrandt has beaten that isn't an absolute can is Marcus Brimage.

 

[B0ZZ]

 

[cptRoman]

Brad Pickett and Yves Jabouin>>>>>Henry Briones and Augusto Mendes. The only person who Garbrandt has beaten that isn't an absolute can is Marcus Brimage.

Im not sure I would call them absolute cans but I pretty much agree with the post. KOing Pickett in the fashion Almeida did it in is a big deal.

Its going to be a fun fight but my money is on Almeida. Btw we should all appreciate the fact that he Has 4 bonuses in 4 fights.

 

[MachidaNo1Fan]

Almeida via KO

 

[Gbfury]

Almedia had a ridiculous KO rate at any weight. Either way I don't think this is the last time they will fight...

 

[Kyler Ruxin]

I had no idea Garbrandt had those credentials as a boxer and wrestler. No matter how this fight goes, dude obviously has potential being so well rounded.

 

[whooty]

Garbrandt has made his way in my sig

I think he's a very good prospect but this is a difficult matchup for him. Almeida could chew him up with leg kicks. If he tries to brawl to much Cody might just knock him out. Both have power, should be a fun fight. These two guys + Sterling are the future of the division.

 

[LampShade94]

Both guys have amazing credentials. I think edge goes to Almeida but wouldn't be surprised at all if Cody takes it.

Nice post btw. Not too many of these on here now days. Mostly just Conor hate threads.

 

[whooty]

Garbrandt has made his way in my sig

I think he's a very good prospect but this is a difficult matchup for him. Almeida could chew him up with leg kicks. If he tries to brawl to much Cody might just knock him out. Both have power, should be a fun fight. These two guys + Sterling are the future of the division.

Awh yeah! My boy delivered! Awesome fight!