Raoni Barcelos

Raoni Mendonca 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.

Raoni Barcelos
BornRaoni Mendonca Barcelos[1]
(1987-05-01) May 1, 1987
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
DivisionBantamweight
Reach67[2] in (170 cm)
StyleWrestling, Jiu-jitsu
Fighting out ofRio de Janeiro, Brazil[3]
TeamLaerte Barcelos Team
Rizzo RVT (2008–present)[4]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Laerte Barcelos[5]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins16
By knockout8
By submission2
By decision6
Losses1
By submission1
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 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.[7][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 Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) where he was featherweight champion three times.[8] [9][10] prior signed by UFC.[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 Bostom 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. Promotion officials have not announced whether or not Barcelos would remain on the card against a replacement or rescheduled for another event.[33]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Wrestling
  • 5-times Brazilian Wrestling Champion[7]
  • 2-times South-American Wrestling Champion[7]

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
17 matches 16 wins 1 loss
By knockout 8 0
By submission 2 1
By decision 6 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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. 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 Nov 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 Jul 14, 2018 3 1:23 Boise, Idaho, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 11–1 Dan Moret KO (punches) RFA 45 Oct 28, 2016 2 0:51 Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States Defended the RFA Featherweight Championship.
Win 10–1 Bobby Moffett Decision (unanimous) RFA 39 Jun 17, 2016 5 5:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States Defended the RFA Featherweight Championship.
Win 9–1 Ricky Musgrave Decision (unanimous) RFA 29 Aug 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 Feb 6, 2015 1 2:31 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Loss 7–1 Mark Dickman Submission (rear-naked choke) RFA 14 Apr 11, 2014 2 2:06 Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Win 7–0 Tyler Toner Decision (unanimous) RFA 11 Nov 22, 2013 3 5:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win 6–0 Erinaldo dos Santos Rodrigues KO (flying knee and punches) Webfight Combat 2 Jul 7, 2013 1 3:25 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 5–0 João Herdy Jr. TKO (punches) Web Fight Combat Jan 27, 2013 2 0:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 4–0 Jorge Rodrigues Silva Decision (unanimous) Shooto Brazil 34 Sep 21, 2012 3 5:00 Brasilia, Brazil Won the vacant Shooto Brazil Featherweight Championship.
Win 3–0 Fabricio Batista TKO (punches) Shooto Brazil 32 Jul 14, 2012 1 0:21 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 2–0 Gilmar Silva Milhorance Submission (guillotine choke) Shooto Brazil 29 Apr 26, 2012 1 1:16 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 1–0 Vitor Riso TKO (doctor stoppage) Shooto Brazil 28 Mar 10, 2012 1 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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See also

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