Raoni Barcelos Defeats Cody Garbrandt by Decision at UFC Atlanta

At UFC Atlanta, Cody Garbrandt suffered a unanimous decision loss to Raoni Barcelos, marking his second consecutive defeat and adding to a challenging recent record of three wins in his last ten UFC fights. Garbrandt started strong with a knockdown in the first round but lost momentum as Barcelos dominated the later rounds, ultimately securing the victory. The result has sparked renewed calls from fans for Garbrandt's retirement, citing his decline since his peak after winning the bantamweight title at UFC 207. Despite past tensions, Garbrandt has expressed support for Conor McGregor, with whom he had a physical altercation during The Ultimate Fighter season 22 in 2015, though McGregor has not fought since UFC 264. The fight and its aftermath highlight Garbrandt's struggles to regain his former championship form amid a tough bantamweight division landscape.