Cody Garbrandt vs. Raoni Barcelos Round-by-Round updates: UFC Atlanta: Cody Garbrandt vs. Raoni Barcelos: Live round-by-round updates

Cody Garbrandt is back in action after more than a year on the sidelines. The former UFC bantamweight champion returns to the octagon to face veteran contender Raoni Barcelos this weekend at UFC Atlanta.

Garbrandt last competed at UFC 300 in April 2024, where he was submitted in the second round by former flyweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo. It was another setback in a career that has struggled to regain momentum since his title-winning performance in 2016 against Dominick Cruz. Now 33, Garbrandt enters with just four wins in his last ten fights.

Barcelos remains one of the most respected names in the bantamweight mix. After back-to-back losses in 2023, he started this year strong by handing Payton Talbott his first professional loss. With two straight wins now under his belt, the Brazilian is looking to build off that momentum.

UFC Atlanta Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and Disney+. The main card is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney+. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for live coverage and play-by-play updates of the Cody Garbrandt vs. Raoni Barcelos clash:

Round 1

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