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Raul Rosas Jr. faces Raoni Barcelos at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Raul Rosas Jr. faces Raoni Barcelos at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas
Summary

Raul Rosas Jr. and Raoni Barcelos are scheduled to meet in a bantamweight bout at UFC Fight Night on Saturday night in Las Vegas. This matchup presents a significant age gap of 18 years, with Rosas at 21 and Barcelos at 39. Both fighters come into the match with five-fight win streaks, hoping to establish themselves as title contenders. Rosas is a rising star, having previously set records as the youngest fighter to sign a UFC contract and win a fight, while Barcelos is looking to capitalize on a career resurgence following a difficult stretch. The fight marks their first opportunity in a scheduled five-round contest in the Octagon.

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  • •Rosas Jr. is 12-1 in his career, Barcelos is 22-5.
  • •The fight takes place at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
  • •Rosas Jr. has the highest control time percentage in bantamweight history.
  • •Barcelos is on a five-fight win streak following earlier struggles.
  • •Both fighters have not faced each other in previous matches.
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  • 4:35 PMCBS Sports — UFC Fight Night: Raul Rosas Jr., Raoni Barcelos set for intriguing bantamweight crossroads fight
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The young and rising prospect takes on the older veteran looking to make one last run at the title on Saturday night

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