Raoni Barcelos: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 8
Wins by submission: 2
Wins by decision: 0
Significant strikes / fight: 44

Striking accuracy

52%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-02-24 to 2026-04-25

Wins

5 / 5

Losses

0 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Montel Jackson
Apr 25, 2026
Win
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Ricky Simon
Nov 8, 2025
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Cody Garbrandt
Jun 14, 2025
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Payton Talbott
Jan 18, 2025
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Cristian Quinonez
Feb 24, 2024
Win
Submission · Round 3 · 2:04
Kyler Phillips
Aug 5, 2023
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Umar Nurmagomedov
Jan 14, 2023
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:40
Trevin Jones
Oct 1, 2022
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Victor Henry
Jan 22, 2022
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Timur Valiev
Jun 26, 2021
Loss
Decision - Majority · Round 3 · 5:00
Khalid Taha
Nov 7, 2020
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Said Nurmagomedov
Dec 21, 2019
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Carlos Huachin
May 11, 2019
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 4:49
Chris Gutierrez
Nov 30, 2018
Win
Submission · Round 2 · 4:13
Kurt Holobaugh
Jul 14, 2018
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 1:28

Raoni Barcelos Bio

Raoni Barcelos is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC bantamweight division. As of September 16, 2026, the UFC lists him as an active fighter training at Top Brother and identifies jiu-jitsu as his fighting style. His UFC profile also states that he began training in jiu-jitsu at age five under his father, later spent time on the Brazilian national wrestling team, and transitioned to professional MMA in 2012.

Barcelos made his UFC debut in July 2018 and has built his career through a blend of wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and striking. He has held the Shooto Brazil and RFA championships, and the UFC credits him with a third-degree jiu-jitsu black belt. Notable UFC milestones include submission victories over Chris Gutierrez and Cristian Quiñonez, a decision win over Trevin Jones, and victories against Payton Talbott, Cody Garbrandt and Ricky Simon during his recent resurgence.

In his most recent completed UFC appearance, on April 25, 2026, Barcelos defeated Montel Jackson by split decision. His career profile presents him as a veteran bantamweight who combines national-level wrestling experience with submission-oriented grappling and a developed striking game. Barcelos has described his ambition as continuing to climb the division and pursue a UFC title opportunity.

Record: 22-5-0
Division: Bantamweight
Fighting style: Jiu-Jitsu
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135 lbs.
Reach: 67"
Leg reach: 39.00
Gym / team: Laerte Barcelos Team
Nationality: State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fighting out of: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil[2]
Birth date: May 1, 1987 (age 39)
Age: 39
Birthplace: , ,
Country: Brazil

Raoni Barcelos Questions & Answers

Who is Raoni Barcelos in MMA?

Raoni Barcelos is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and active UFC bantamweight who trains at Top Brother and uses a style rooted in jiu-jitsu, wrestling and striking.

What division does Raoni Barcelos compete in?

Raoni Barcelos competes in the UFC bantamweight division.

When did Raoni Barcelos make his UFC debut?

Raoni Barcelos made his UFC debut on July 14, 2018, defeating Kurt Holobaugh by third-round knockout.

Where does Raoni Barcelos train?

The UFC lists Top Brother as Raoni Barcelos’s training gym.

What are Raoni Barcelos’s major combat-sports credentials?

Raoni Barcelos is listed by the UFC as a third-degree jiu-jitsu black belt and a former Shooto Brazil and RFA champion. He also spent several years representing Brazil in wrestling.

What was Raoni Barcelos’s latest completed UFC fight?

On April 25, 2026, Raoni Barcelos defeated Montel Jackson by split decision.