Garbrandt appeared on the cusp of a UFC revival after back-to-back wins over Brian Kelleher and Trevin Jones in 2023. But the former champ’s momentum was stopped by Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 300, as ...

Ex-bantamweight titleholder Cody Garbrandt has been booked for a fight against Raoni Barcelos at UFC on ESPN 69 (ESPN, ESPN+), which is set for June 14 at State Farm Arena.

Barcelos (20-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) outworked ex-bantamweight champ Cody Garbrandt (14-7 MMA, 9-7 UFC) for a unanimous decision Saturday on the main card at UFC on ESPN 69 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Barcelos has a 1.5-inch reach advantage vs. Garbrandt, holds a 5.11-to-2.98 significant strikes per minute edge and is much more accurate with those strikes at 57.52%, while Garbrandt is just 42.59%.

Facing another tough contender in Raoni Barcelos, Garbrandt got off to a quick start with a big knockdown in Round 1, expressing his trademark showboating after the early highlight. But Garbrandt ...

As announced by the UFC on May 25, Garbrandt returns to fight Raoni Barcelos at UFC Atlanta on June 14. The fight was announced alongside the rebooked Paul Craig vs. Rodolfo Bellato contest.

In his upcoming foe, Garbrandt, Barcelos sees a challenge as well as an opportunity. “Cody is a very difficult opponent. I’ve been following his career for a long time.

In a 3-round bantamweight bout on the main card, Cody Garbrandt and Raoni Barcelos meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 69 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The main event is expected to start approximately at ...