Fighter portrait

Raoni Barcelos

Bantamweight
Record Record: 22-6-0
Wins
22
Losses
6
Draws
0
8KO/TKO
3Sub
11Dec
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Vitals

Height, reach, and career background.

Age
39
Height
5′7″1.71 m
Reach
67″170 cm
Weight class
Bantamweight
Nationality
Brazil
Team
Top Brother
Active
2012–present

Record

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LossRecord after fight: 22-6-0KO
Opponent: Raul Rosas Jr., their record after the fight: 14-1-0slamR5 1:38

Barcelos used takedowns and clinch control to make the main event competitive through the middle rounds. Rosas Jr. stayed attached through the late wrestling exchanges and found the decisive opening in the fifth round. Rosas Jr. finished the fight with a slam at 1:38 of round five for the official knockout win.

Key moments

  • Barcelos's clinch and takedown work kept Rosas Jr. from running away with the five-round main event.
  • Rosas Jr. continued to wrestle through the fourth round and carried the same pressure into the fifth.
  • Rosas Jr. landed the finishing slam at 1:38 of round five.
WinRecord after fight: 22-5-0DEC
Opponent: Montel Jackson, their record after the fight: 15-4-0splitR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 274
25 Apr 2026

Barcelos recovered from Jackson's early striking pressure by repeatedly taking the fight into grappling exchanges. Jackson's reach and jab made the bout close, but Barcelos' takedowns, back control, and persistent submission attempts helped him win the split decision.

Key moments

  • Jackson's early kick and follow-up punches hurt Barcelos before Barcelos began working for takedowns.
  • Barcelos repeatedly tripped Jackson, took top or back position, and threatened rear-naked chokes without finishing.
  • Jackson's jab and range kept him competitive, while Barcelos' pressure and clinch work defined the later exchanges.
  • Barcelos won the three-round fight by split decision, 29-28, 28-29, 29-28.
WinRecord after fight: 21-5-0DEC
Opponent: Ricky Simon, their record after the fight: 22-7-0unanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 264
8 Nov 2025

Simon opened with front kicks and jabs, but Barcelos pressed forward with body knees, leg kicks and a right hand that bloodied Simon's nose. Simon rallied with jabs, overhands and elbows in a high-volume exchange, while Barcelos kept mixing in takedown attempts and landed a late high kick before taking the unanimous decision.

Key moments

  • Barcelos pushed into range behind a knee to the body and leg kicks, then opened Simon's nose with power punches.
  • Simon answered with a stabbing jab, overhand right and uppercut as both men traded elbows and heavy combinations.
  • Barcelos mixed in takedown attempts and landed a high kick late while Simon continued to pressure forward.
  • The judges awarded Barcelos the unanimous decision after three competitive rounds.
WinRecord after fight: 20-5-0DEC
Opponent: Cody Garbrandt, their record after the fight: 14-7-0unanimousR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN 69
14 Jun 2025

Garbrandt started quickly and found success with combinations, but Barcelos absorbed the pressure, mixed in takedown attempts, and gradually took control with body work and right hands. Barcelos controlled the later exchanges and earned a unanimous decision.

Key moments

  • Garbrandt opened with fast combinations and a head kick before Barcelos answered with a knee that opened a cut.
  • Barcelos kept returning to takedown attempts and used uppercuts, body shots, and right hands to stay in the fight.
  • Garbrandt defended several shots and landed an elbow in round two, but Barcelos' pressure and right hand carried the round.
  • Barcelos controlled the later exchanges and won the unanimous decision.
WinRecord after fight: 19-5-0DEC
Opponent: Payton Talbott, their record after the fight: 9-1-0unanimousR3 5:00
UFC 311
18 Jan 2025

Barcelos upset the heavily favored Talbott by leaning on veteran wrestling and positional control. Talbott had competitive striking exchanges, but Barcelos repeatedly circled away from danger, returned the fight to the mat, and won the unanimous decision.

Key moments

  • Barcelos out-wrestled Talbott for large portions of the contest.
  • Talbott had competitive striking exchanges but could not sustain them.
  • Barcelos used movement to create space before putting Talbott back on the deck.
  • The judges awarded Barcelos the fight 30-27, 30-27, and 30-26.
WinRecord after fight: 18-5-0SUB
Opponent: Cristian Quinonezrear-naked chokeR3 2:04
UFC Fight Night 237
24 Feb 2024

Quinonez controlled the first two rounds with clean combinations, leg kicks and grappling, but Barcelos stayed patient and adjusted. Early in the third, Barcelos caught a kick, landed a right cross and took the fight down, climbed to the back, and finished the rear-naked choke at 2:04.

Key moments

  • Quinonez handled the opening 10 minutes with combination punching, steady leg kicks and effective grappling.
  • Barcelos caught a kick early in Round 3 and followed a right cross into a takedown.
  • Barcelos climbed to the back and threaded his arms into position as Quinonez tried to defend.
  • The rear-naked choke forced the tap at 2:04 of Round 3.
LossRecord after fight: 17-5-0DEC
Opponent: Kyler PhillipsunanimousR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN 50
5 Aug 2023
LossRecord after fight: 17-4-0KO
Opponent: Umar Nurmagomedov, their record after the fight: 16-0-0Body Kick and PunchR1 4:40
UFC Fight Night 217
14 Jan 2023

Barcelos advanced behind his boxing and looked to close the distance, but Nurmagomedov kept him at the edge of range with kicks and stance changes. A late body kick opened the lane for Nurmagomedov's left hand, which ended the fight at 4:40 of the first round.

Key moments

  • Barcelos moved forward behind an early right-left combination while Nurmagomedov answered with kicks to the legs and body.
  • Nurmagomedov used a front kick and left hand to keep Barcelos from settling into his forward pressure.
  • A body kick drew Barcelos into range for Nurmagomedov's left hand, which knocked him out at 4:40 of Round 1.
WinRecord after fight: 17-3-0DEC
Opponent: Trevin JonesunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 211
1 Oct 2022
LossRecord after fight: 16-3-0DEC
Opponent: Victor HenryunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 270
22 Jan 2022
LossRecord after fight: 16-2-0DEC
Opponent: Timur ValievmajorityR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 190
26 Jun 2021
WinRecord after fight: 16-1-0DEC
Opponent: Khalid TahaunanimousR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN 17
7 Nov 2020
WinRecord after fight: 15-1-0DEC
Opponent: Said NurmagomedovunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 165
21 Dec 2019
WinRecord after fight: 14-1-0KO/TKO
Opponent: Carlos Huachin
UFC 237
11 May 2019
WinRecord after fight: 13-1-0SUB
Opponent: Chris Gutiérrezrear-naked chokeR2 4:12
The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale
30 Nov 2018
WinRecord after fight: 12-1-0KO/TKO
Opponent: Kurt Holobaugh
UFC Fight Night 133
14 Jul 2018
WinRecord after fight: 11-1-0KO/TKO
Opponent: Dan MoretpunchesR2 0:51
RFA 45
28 Oct 2016
WinRecord after fight: 10-1-0DEC
Opponent: Bobby MoffettunanimousR5 5:00
RFA 39
17 Jun 2016
WinRecord after fight: 9-1-0DEC
Opponent: Ricky MusgraveunanimousR5 5:00
RFA 29
21 Aug 2015
WinRecord after fight: 8-1-0KO
Opponent: Jamal ParkspunchesR1 2:31
RFA 23
6 Feb 2015
LossRecord after fight: 7-1-0SUB
Opponent: Mark Dickmanrear-naked chokeR2 2:06
RFA 14
11 Apr 2014
WinRecord after fight: 7-0-0DEC
Opponent: Tyler TonerunanimousR3 5:00
RFA 11
22 Nov 2013
WinRecord after fight: 6-0-0KO
Opponent: Erinaldo dos Santos Rodriguesflying knee and punchesR1 3:25
WFC 2
7 Jul 2013
WinRecord after fight: 5-0-0TKO
Opponent: Joao Herdy Jr.punchesR2 0:00
WFC
27 Jan 2013
WinRecord after fight: 4-0-0DEC
Opponent: Jorge Rodrigues SilvaunanimousR3 5:00
Shooto Brazil 34
21 Sep 2012
WinRecord after fight: 3-0-0TKO
Opponent: Fabricio BatistapunchesR1 0:21
Shooto Brazil 32
14 Jul 2012
WinRecord after fight: 2-0-0SUB
Opponent: Gilmar Silva Milhoranceguillotine chokeR1 1:16
Shooto Brazil 29
26 Apr 2012
WinRecord after fight: 1-0-0TKO
Opponent: Vitor Risodoctor stoppageR1 5:00
Shooto Brazil 28
10 Mar 2012

The Read

Style, strengths, and defining traits.

Raoni Barcelos started jiu-jitsu at five because of his father. A jiu-jitsu black belt, he has held Shooto Brazil and RFA championships. His achievements include blue- and purple-belt jiu-jitsu world championships, two South American wrestling titles and five Brazilian national wrestling titles.

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