Raoni Barcelos's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Raoni Barcelos.

Raoni Mendonca Barcelos is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Bantamweight division. Before joining the UFC, he achieved significant success, including a reign as the Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) featherweight champion. Barcelos also boasts a strong background in wrestling, holding the title of five-time Brazilian national wrestling champion, along with experience as a grappler.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

July 14, 2018: UFC Debut and Victory

On July 14, 2018, Raoni Barcelos made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 133 against Kurt Holobaugh, winning the fight via knockout and earning the Fight of the Night award.

November 30, 2018: Victory at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters

On November 30, 2018, Raoni Barcelos fought Chris Gutiérrez at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters and won the fight via technical submission.

May 11, 2019: Victory against Carlos Huachin at UFC 237

On May 11, 2019, at UFC 237, Raoni Barcelos was originally scheduled to face Said Nurmagomedov, but after Nurmagomedov withdrew, Barcelos faced Carlos Huachin and won via knockout.

December 21, 2019: Victory Against Said Nurmagomedov

On December 21, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 165, Raoni Barcelos finally faced Said Nurmagomedov, winning the fight via unanimous decision.

November 7, 2020: Victory Against Khalid Taha

On November 7, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 17, Raoni Barcelos faced Khalid Taha and won the fight via unanimous decision, earning the Fight of the Night award.

June 26, 2021: Loss to Timur Valiev

On June 26, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 190, Raoni Barcelos faced Timur Valiev. Despite knocking Valiev down multiple times, Barcelos lost the fight via majority decision, and the fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.

October 1, 2022: Victory Against Trevin Jones

On October 1, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 211, Raoni Barcelos fought Trevin Jones and won the fight by unanimous decision in a one-sided fight.

February 24, 2024: Victory Against Cristian Quiñonez

On February 24, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 237, Raoni Barcelos faced Cristian Quiñonez and won the bout by rear-naked choke submission in the third round.