Cody Garbrandt vs Raoni Barcelos - AI generated fight pick

Cody Garbrandt is the pick due to his superior finishing ability and speed, with 11 of his 14 wins by knockout and 8 first-round finishes. He is younger (33 vs 37), which is a significant factor in bantamweight, where aging often leads to a decline in speed and durability. Both fighters have similar takedown defense (Garbrandt 80%, Barcelos 82%) and significant strike defense (both 60%), but Garbrandt's power and hand speed are historically more decisive in this weight class. Barcelos is technically sound and accurate with his striking (53% accuracy), but his recent losses to younger, faster opponents and a KO loss to Umar Nurmagomedov indicate vulnerability to fast, explosive strikers. Garbrandt's average fight time is shorter, indicating a higher finishing rate, and historically, fighters with his combination of youth, knockout power, and wrestling background have outperformed aging, technical jiu-jitsu specialists in the UFC bantamweight division. However, Garbrandt's inconsistent chin and recent form keep the confidence moderate rather than high.