Raoni Barcelos, 39, aims to shake up UFC bantamweight after almost nine-year wait

24 Sept 2026, 07:49 pm IST|
Raoni Barcelos, 39, aims to shake up UFC bantamweight after almost nine-year wait
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Raoni Barcelos, 39, has been waiting almost nine years for a UFC main event and will face 21-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. in the UFC bantamweight division.

The Brazilian is on a five-fight winning streak and says he has the UFC top five in his sights.

Barcelos said "I feel like fine wine" and described himself as "still young." He added that he has grown stronger in his wrestling and grappling and believes Rosas still needs to go through some difficult things.

Raoni BarcelosRaul Rosas Jr.UFCBantamweight39 Year Old