Raoni Barcelos

Raoni Mendonca Barcelos^[7] (born May 1, 1987) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, former amateur wrestler and grappler. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Prior to signing with the UFC, Barcelos was a one-time Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) featherweight champion, and a five-time Brazilian national wrestling champion.

Raoni Barcelos
Born	Raoni Mendonca Barcelos (1987-05-01) May 1, 1987 (age 37) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1]
Weight	135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division	Bantamweight (2018–present) Featherweight (2012–2018)
Reach	67 in (170 cm)[1]
Style	Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out of	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil[2]
Team	Laerte Barcelos Team Rizzo RVT (2008–2022)[3][4] Top Brother (2022–present)[4]
Rank	Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Laerte Barcelos[5]
Years active	2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	23
Wins	18
By knockout	8
By submission	3
By decision	7
Losses	5
By knockout	1
By submission	1
By decision	3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record Men's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Representing  Brazil Brazilian Nationals Nogi Championship 2009 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -61.5kg[6]

Background

Barcelos was born in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. He started grappling at the age of five under influence of his father, Laerte Barcelos, who was a Freestyle wrestler in the 1980s, competing for the Brazilian National Wrestling Team, as well as holding a 7th degree coral belt in jiu-jitsu. Barcelos won numerous major titles in his youth, including becoming 5-time national wrestling champion of Brazil, 2-time South-American wrestling champion, and winning 4 world titles in jiu-jitsu at the lower belt classes. After competing a few years for the Brazilian National Wrestling Team, Barcelos transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA) in 2012 at the age of 25.^[8][5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Barcelos started fighting professionally in 2012. He fought under numerous organizations, notably Web Fight Combat, Shooto Brazil, and the Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA), where he was the former RFA featherweight champion.^{[9] [10][11]}

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Bacelos was scheduled to make his debut at UFC on October 28, 2017, replacing injured Augusto Mendes.^[12] at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida against Boston Salmon.^[13] Subsequently, Salmon pulled out of the fight on October 20 citing his own injury. As a result, Barcelos was removed from the card as well.^[14]

Barcelos's finally came on July 14, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov, against Kurt Holobaugh.^[15] He won the fight via knockout.^[16] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.^[17]

His next fight came on November 30, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters against Chris Gutiérrez.^[18] He won the fight via technical submission.^[19]

Barcelos was scheduled to face Said Nurmagomedov on May 11, 2019, at UFC 237.^[20] However, Nurmagomedov withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reason and he was replaced by Carlos Huachin.^[21] He won the fight via knockout.^[22]

The bout with Nurmagomedov eventually took place on December 21, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie.^[23] Barcelos won the fight via unanimous decision.^[24]

Barcelos was expected to face Cody Stamann on March 28, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik.^[25] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed .^[26]

Barcelos faced Khalid Taha on November 7, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira.^[27] He won the fight via unanimous decision.^[28] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.^[29]

Barcelos was expected to face Merab Dvalishvili on December 5, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 19.^[30] However, Barcelos was removed from the contest due to a medical suspension related to his latest bout on November 7.^[31]

Barcelos was scheduled to face Raphael Assunção on February 27, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 186.^[32] However, Assunção pulled out of the fight in early February for undisclosed reasons.^[33] UFC newcomer Marcelos Rojo was named as the replacement.^[34] Subsequently, Bancelos was removed from the fight on February 22 after testing positive for COVID-19.^[35]

Barcelos faced Timur Valiev on June 26, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov.^[36] Despite knocking Valiev down several times, he lost the fight via majority decision.^[37] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.^[38]

Barcelos was scheduled to face Trevin Jones on December 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 199.^[39] However Jones withdrew from the fight for undisclosed reasons and he was replaced by Victor Henry.^[40] The pairing was then cancelled just hours before taking place due to COVID-19 protocols,^[41] and rescheduled to meet on January 22, 2022, at UFC 270.^[42] Barcelos lost the fight via unanimous decision.^[43]

Barcelos faced Trevin Jones on October 1, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan.^[44] Barcelos won the fight by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-27, 30-27) in a one-sided fight.^[45]

Barcelos faced Umar Nurmagomedov on January 14, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 217.^[46] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.^[47]

Barcelos was scheduled to face Miles Johns on June 17, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 47.^[48] However, Johns withdrew due to injury and the bout was scrapped.^[49]

Barcelos, as a replacement for Said Nurmagomedov, was rescheduled against Kyler Phillips on August 5, 2023 at UFC on ESPN 50.^[50] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.^[51]

Barcelos faced Cristian Quiñonez on February 24, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 237.^[52] He won the bout by rear-naked choke submission in the third round.^[53]

Barcelos is scheduled to face Payton Talbott on January 18, 2025 at UFC 311.^[54]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Kurt Holobaugh, Khalid Taha, and Timur Valiev^[17][29][38]
• Resurrection Fighting Alliance
  • RFA Featherweight Championship (One time; former)
    • Two successful title defenses
• Shooto Brazil
  • Shooto Brazil Featherweight Championship (one time; former)

Wrestling

• 5-time Brazilian Wrestling Champion^[8]
• 2-time South-American Wrestling Champion^[8]

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Reyson Gracie > Osvaldo Alves > Laerte Barcelos > Raoni Barcelos^[5]

• Brazilian Nogi Champion (2009 black)^[5]
• World Champion – IBJJF (2002 blue, 2003 blue, 2006 purple)^[5]
• World Cup Champion – CBJJO (2005)^[5]
• Brazilian National Champion (2004 & 2005 blue, 2006 purple)^[5]
• Portuguese National Champion (2010)^[5]
• Brazilian National Silver Medallist (2002, 2003)^[5]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

23 matches	18 wins	5 losses
By knockout	8	1
By submission	3	1
By decision	7	3

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	18–5	Cristian Quiñonez	Submission (rear-naked choke)	UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2	February 24, 2024	3	2:04	Mexico City, Mexico
Loss	17–5	Kyler Phillips	Decision (unanimous)	UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font	August 5, 2023	3	5:00	Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Loss	17–4	Umar Nurmagomedov	KO (body kick and punch)	UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov	January 14, 2023	1	4:40	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	17–3	Trevin Jones	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan	October 1, 2022	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	16–3	Victor Henry	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 270	January 22, 2022	3	5:00	Anaheim, California, United States
Loss	16–2	Timur Valiev	Decision (majority)	UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov	June 26, 2021	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Fight of the Night.
Win	16–1	Khalid Taha	Decision (unanimous)	UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira	November 7, 2020	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Fight of the Night.
Win	15–1	Said Nurmagomedov	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie	December 21, 2019	3	5:00	Busan, South Korea
Win	14–1	Carlos Huachin	TKO (elbows and punches)	UFC 237	May 11, 2019	2	4:49	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win	13–1	Chris Gutiérrez	Submission (rear-naked choke)	The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale	November 30, 2018	2	4:12	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Bantamweight debut.
Win	12–1	Kurt Holobaugh	KO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov	July 14, 2018	3	1:23	Boise, Idaho, United States	Fight of the Night.
Win	11–1	Dan Moret	KO (punches)	RFA 45	October 28, 2016	2	0:51	Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States	Defended the RFA Featherweight Championship.
Win	10–1	Bobby Moffett	Decision (unanimous)	RFA 39	June 17, 2016	5	5:00	Hammond, Indiana, United States	Defended the RFA Featherweight Championship.
Win	9–1	Ricky Musgrave	Decision (unanimous)	RFA 29	August 21, 2015	5	5:00	Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States	Won the vacant RFA Featherweight Championship.
Win	8–1	Jamal Parks	KO (punches)	RFA 23	February 6, 2015	1	2:31	Costa Mesa, California, United States
Loss	7–1	Mark Dickman	Submission (rear-naked choke)	RFA 14	April 11, 2014	2	2:06	Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Win	7–0	Tyler Toner	Decision (unanimous)	RFA 11	November 22, 2013	3	5:00	Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win	6–0	Erinaldo dos Santos Rodrigues	KO (flying knee and punches)	Webfight Combat 2	July 7, 2013	1	3:25	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win	5–0	João Herdy Jr.	TKO (punches)	Webfight Combat 1	January 27, 2013	2	0:00	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win	4–0	Jorge Rodrigues Silva	Decision (unanimous)	Shooto Brazil 34	September 21, 2012	3	5:00	Brasilia, Brazil	Won the vacant Shooto Brazil Featherweight Championship.
Win	3–0	Fabricio Batista	TKO (punches)	Shooto Brazil 32	July 14, 2012	1	0:21	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win	2–0	Gilmar Silva Milhorance	Submission (guillotine choke)	Shooto Brazil 29	April 26, 2012	1	1:16	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win	1–0	Vitor Riso	TKO (doctor stoppage)	Shooto Brazil 28	March 10, 2012	1	5:00	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

^[55]

See also

• List of current UFC fighters
• List of male mixed martial artists

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External links

• Raoni Barcelos at UFC
• Professional MMA record for Raoni Barcelos from Sherdog