Raoni Barcelos

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Raoni Barcelos
BornRaoni Mendonça Barcelos[1]
(1987-05-01) May 1, 1987 (age 34)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[2]
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
DivisionBantamweight
Reach67 in (170 cm)[2]
StyleWrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out ofRio de Janeiro, Brazil[4]
TeamLaerte Barcelos Team
Rizzo RVT (2008–present)[5]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Laerte Barcelos[6]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins16
By knockout8
By submission2
By decision6
Losses3
By submission1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Representing  Brazil
Brazilian Nationals Nogi Championship
Gold medal – first place 2009 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil -61.5kg[7]

Raoni Mendonça Barcelos (born May 1, 1987)[1] is a Brazilian former amateur wrestler and grappler, and current professional mixed martial artist. He was five-times Brazilian national wrestling champion, and three-time Resurrection Fighting Alliance featherweight champion in MMA. He currently competes in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight division.

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 1980's, competing for 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-times national wrestling champion of Brazil, 2-times South-American wrestling champion, and winning 4 world titles in jiu-jitsu at the lower belt classes. After competing few years for the Brazilian National Wrestling Team, Barcelos transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA) in 2012 at the age of 25.[8][6]

Mixed martial arts career[]

Early career[]

Barcelos started fighting professionally in 2012. He fought under numerous organizations, notably Web Fight Combat, Shooto Brazil, and Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) where he was featherweight champion three times.[9] [10][11] prior signed by UFC.[12]

Ultimate Fighting Championship[]

Bacelos was scheduled to make his debut at UFC on October 28, 2017, replacing injured Augusto Mendes.[13] at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida against Bostom Salmon.[14] 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.[15]

Barcelos's finally came on July 14, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov, against Kurt Holobaugh.[16] He won the fight via knockout.[17] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[18]

His next fight came on November 30, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters against Chris Gutiérrez.[19] He won the fight via technical submission.[20]

Barcelos was scheduled to face Said Nurmagomedov on May 11, 2019 at UFC 237.[21] However, Nurmagomedov withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reason and he was replaced by Carlos Huachin.[22] He won the fight via knockout.[23]

The bout with Nurmagomedov eventually took place on December 21, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie.[24] Barcelos won the fight via unanimous decision.[25]

Barcelos was expected to face Cody Stamann on March 28, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik.[26] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed .[27]

Barcelos faced Khalid Taha on November 7, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira.[28] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[29] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[30]

Barcelos was expected to face Merab Dvalishvili on December 5, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 19.[31] However, Barcelos was removed from the contest due to a medical suspension related to his latest bout on November 7.[32]

Barcelos was scheduled to face Raphael Assunção on February 27, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 186.[33] However, Assunção pulled out of the fight in early February for undisclosed reasons.[34] UFC newcomer Marcelos Rojo was named as the replacement. [35] Subsequently, Bancelos was removed from the fight on February 22 after testing positive for COVID-19.[36]

Barcelos faced Timur Valiev on June 26, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov.[37] Despite knocking Valiev down several times, he lost the fight via majority decision.[38] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[39]

Barcelos was scheduled to face Trevin Jones on December 18, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 199.[40] However Jones withdrew from the fight for undisclosed reasons and he was replaced by Victor Henry.[41] The pairing was then cancelled just hours before taking place due to COVID-19 protocols,[42] and rescheduled to meet on January 22, 2022 at UFC 270.[43] Barcelos lost the fight via unanimous decision.[44]

Championships and accomplishments[]

Mixed martial arts[]

Wrestling[]

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

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu[]

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Reyson Gracie > Osvaldo Alves > Laerte Barcelos > Raoni Barcelos[6]

  • Brazilian Nogi Champion (2009 black)[6]
  • World Champion – IBJJF (2002 blue, 2003 blue, 2006 purple)[6]
  • World Cup Champion – CBJJO (2005)[6]
  • Brazilian National Champion (2004 & 2005 blue, 2006 purple)[6]
  • Portuguese National Champion (2010)[6]
  • Brazilian National Silver Medallist (2002, 2003)[6]

Mixed martial arts record[]

Professional record breakdown
19 matches 16 wins 3 losses
By knockout 8 0
By submission 2 1
By decision 6 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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) Web Fight Combat 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

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See also[]

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