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Will fight Garbrandt
Barcelos will take on Cody Garbrandt in a bantamweight bout at UFC Atlanta on June 14, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Barcelos is riding plenty of momentum, coming into this fight the winner of two straight bouts. He most recently disposed of Payton Talbott via unanimous decision back in January, a win that pushed his UFC record to 8-4. He'll look to make it three straight against the younger Garbrandt, who is looking to bounce back after a loss and two straight cancelled bouts.
Barcelos is riding plenty of momentum, coming into this fight the winner of two straight bouts. He most recently disposed of Payton Talbott via unanimous decision back in January, a win that pushed his UFC record to 8-4. He'll look to make it three straight against the younger Garbrandt, who is looking to bounce back after a loss and two straight cancelled bouts.
Rolls through top prospect
Barcelos defeated Payton Talbott via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) at UFC 311 on Saturday in Los Angeles.
ANALYSIS
It's only the second card of the year, but this fight could easily end up being the biggest upset of the year when 2025 comes to a close. Barcelos was a +700 underdog and won going away. He landed eight takedowns on the evening. For comparison sake, Raoni had connected on just 17 takedowns over the course of his first 11 UFC bouts combined. He stuck to Talbott like glue early on and wisely went to that well over and over. It was a simple case of a young, uber-talented fighter getting schooled by a veteran with an advantage over him in one discipline. Set to turn 38 years of age in May, Raoni has won two in a row on the heels of a brief two-fight losing streak.
It's only the second card of the year, but this fight could easily end up being the biggest upset of the year when 2025 comes to a close. Barcelos was a +700 underdog and won going away. He landed eight takedowns on the evening. For comparison sake, Raoni had connected on just 17 takedowns over the course of his first 11 UFC bouts combined. He stuck to Talbott like glue early on and wisely went to that well over and over. It was a simple case of a young, uber-talented fighter getting schooled by a veteran with an advantage over him in one discipline. Set to turn 38 years of age in May, Raoni has won two in a row on the heels of a brief two-fight losing streak.
Scheduled for undefeated prospect
Barcelos is scheduled to compete against Payton Talbott in a bantamweight fight at UFC 311 on Jan. 18, per Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting.
ANALYSIS
Barcelos' next opponent is 9-0 and coming off two KO/TKOs from 2024. As for Barcelos himself, he has struggled to find his footing, with a 1-4 record across his last five fights.
Barcelos' next opponent is 9-0 and coming off two KO/TKOs from 2024. As for Barcelos himself, he has struggled to find his footing, with a 1-4 record across his last five fights.
Finds late submission win
Barcelos defeated Cristian Quinonez via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:04 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Mexico City.
ANALYSIS
Sporting a 1-4 record in his past five bouts, this performance may have very well saved Barcelos' job. Now 36 years old, Raoni's mind appears as sharp as ever, but it is as if his body simply can't keep up. He didn't show much in this fight prior to the stoppage. The striking numbers were slightly in his favor (48-43), but he landed just 2-or-12 takedown attempts. Thankfully for the Brazilian, one materialized in Round 3 that led to the stoppage. Barcelos is nearing the finish line despite winning this fight.
Sporting a 1-4 record in his past five bouts, this performance may have very well saved Barcelos' job. Now 36 years old, Raoni's mind appears as sharp as ever, but it is as if his body simply can't keep up. He didn't show much in this fight prior to the stoppage. The striking numbers were slightly in his favor (48-43), but he landed just 2-or-12 takedown attempts. Thankfully for the Brazilian, one materialized in Round 3 that led to the stoppage. Barcelos is nearing the finish line despite winning this fight.
Fighting Quinonez
Barcelos will fight Cristian Quinonez at UFC Mexico on Feb. 24, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Barcelos' loss to Kyler Phillips in August put him at 1-4 across his last five fights, and he will surely be desperate to emerge victorious against Quinonez to avoid extending his slump. While Barcelos won't have momentum on his side, he will head into the fight with a two-inch reach advantage over his opponent.
Barcelos' loss to Kyler Phillips in August put him at 1-4 across his last five fights, and he will surely be desperate to emerge victorious against Quinonez to avoid extending his slump. While Barcelos won't have momentum on his side, he will head into the fight with a two-inch reach advantage over his opponent.