Raoni Barcelos
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Born | Raoni Mendonça Barcelos[1] May 1, 1987 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |||||||||||||
Nationality | Brazilian | |||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[2] | |||||||||||||
Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) | |||||||||||||
Division | Bantamweight | |||||||||||||
Reach | 67 in (170 cm)[2] | |||||||||||||
Style | Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | |||||||||||||
Fighting out of | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil[4] | |||||||||||||
Team | Laerte Barcelos Team Rizzo RVT (2008–present)[5] | |||||||||||||
Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Laerte Barcelos[6] | |||||||||||||
Years active | 2012–present | |||||||||||||
Mixed martial arts record | ||||||||||||||
Total | 19 | |||||||||||||
Wins | 16 | |||||||||||||
By knockout | 8 | |||||||||||||
By submission | 2 | |||||||||||||
By decision | 6 | |||||||||||||
Losses | 3 | |||||||||||||
By submission | 1 | |||||||||||||
By decision | 2 | |||||||||||||
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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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[]
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Kurt Holobaugh, Khalid Taha, and Timur Valiev[18][30][39]
- Resurrection Fighting Alliance
- Resurrection Fighting Alliance Featherweight Champion (Three times) vs. Ricky Musgrave, Bobby Moffett, and Dan Moret[9][10][11]
Wrestling[]
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 |
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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 |
See also[]
References[]
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- ^ a b Tatum, Rob. "RFA 39 Results: Barcelos Dominates Moffett, Santiago Finishes Saldana". Combat Press. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
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- ^ "Raoni Barcelos vs. Chris Gutierrez Results and News - The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale - MMA Fighting". www.mmafighting.com.
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External links[]
- Living people
- 1987 births
- Sportspeople from Rio de Janeiro (city)
- Featherweight mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing freestyle wrestling
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters