The Brazilian won with a trio of 29-28 scores. Garbrandt came out swinging in a hurry and got inside a couple times in the first 20 seconds, only to have Barcelos briefly dump him to the canvas.

The UFC is back in Atlanta on Saturday night with a compelling 13-fight card, topped by the long awaited return of former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.

UFC on ESPN 69 winner Mansur Abdul-Malik talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his technical decision victory over Cody Brundage in Atlanta.

UFC on ESPN 69 winner Rose Namajunas talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after her decision victory over Miranda Maverick in Atlanta.

The winners from all 13 bouts at UFC on ESPN 69 speak to reporters backstage in Atlanta – unless taken to hospital.

UFC on ESPN 69 winner Jose Ochoa talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his KO victory over Cody Durden in Atlanta.

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.

In an absolutely bizarre situation, Rodolfo Bellato and Paul Craig left without a decision thanks to an accidental foul.

In a 3-round middleweight bout on the main card, Edmen Shahbazyan and Andre Petroski meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 69 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

The crowd was electric for the finish, and Wellmaker celebrated rightfully after a vicious knockout. Check out the replay of Wellmaker's big win below (via Instagram and X): After the fight,