Raul Rosas Jr. prepares for matchup against Raoni Barcelos at UFC Fight Night 289
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Raul Rosas Jr. faces Raoni Barcelos on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 289 in Las Vegas. The matchup features an 18-year age difference, with Rosas Jr. being 21 years old and Barcelos 39. Rosas Jr. respects Barcelos as an experienced fighter and a tough opponent, highlighting Barcelos's five-fight winning streak against respected names in the division. This fight marks Rosas Jr.'s first time headlining a UFC card, a significant milestone in his young career.
- •Rosas Jr. holds a 12-1 MMA record and 6-1 UFC record.
- •Barcelos has a 22-5 MMA record and 11-4 UFC record.
- •The fight showcases one of the biggest age gaps in UFC history.
- •Rosas Jr. has been following Barcelos' career closely.
- •Rosas Jr. aims for a significant career milestone with this headline opportunity.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Raul Rosas Jr. not taking Raoni Barcelos lightly due to huge age gap
"Raul Rosas Jr. sees Raoni Barcelos as an 'experienced fighter,' not old one ahead of UFC Vegas 121.
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