Video: Watch the performance that earned Cody Garbrandt a UFC 207 title shot

It’s been a breakout year for UFC bantamweight contender Cody Garbrandt. Next week, though, he has the chance to make a convincing argument for 2016 Fighter of the Year.

Back in August at UFC 202, Garbrandt moved to 3-0 on the year – with all three victories coming first-round round knockout. Check out that full fight with vet Takeya Mizugaki above.

And catch Garbrandt (10-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC), who’s No. 7 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA bantamweight rankings, take on reigning titleholder and No. 1-ranked Dominick Cruz (22-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC).

Their bout co-headlines UFC 207, which takes place Dec. 30 and airs on pay-per-view from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

For more on UFC 207, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.