Thomas Almeida vs Rob Font
The Story
Rob Font's R2 head-kick KO of Thomas Almeida at UFC 220 announced the New England bantamweight's arrival as a legitimate contender — the second-best Boston finish of his career.
The Stakes
- •Bantamweight contender ladder positioning
- •Almeida's prospect-cycle credibility
- •Font's home-crowd showcase
- •UFC 220 PPV main card visibility