Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Raoni Barcelos
20-5
4 Win Streak
Age
38
Height
5'7"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
67"
Avg Fight Time
12:52
Gym
Top Brother
UFC Record
10-4(14 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 2 Sub 6 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 2R3 8
Last 5
WWLLW
Finish Rate
55%
Bonuses
3
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Last Fight2025-11-08
RS
W - Ricky Simon
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Raoni BarcelosKO/TKOR1 3:58· Punch to Head At Distance
Fight History
WIN
RS
vs Ricky Simon
UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CQ
vs Cristian Quinonez
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 2:04
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:04
LOSS
KP
vs Kyler Phillips
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
UN
vs Umar Nurmagomedov
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:40
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:40
WIN
TJ
vs Trevin Jones
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KT
vs Khalid Taha
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SN
vs Said Nurmagomedov
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KH
vs Kurt Holobaugh
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 1:29
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 1:29
WIN
CG
vs Cody Garbrandt
UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TV
vs Timur Valiev
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
PT
vs Payton Talbott
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano· 2025-01-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
VH
vs Victor Henry
UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane· 2022-01-22
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CH
vs Carlos Huachin
UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade· 2019-05-11
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Half Guard
R2 4:49
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Half Guard·R2 4:49
WIN
CG
vs Chris Gutierrez
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:12
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:12
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.9/min
Grappling
2.33 TD
Defense
61%
⚖️Raoni adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
29 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+68% vs div avg
69%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Uppercuts
62%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
59%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
55%
Head Kicks
45%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
48%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (69%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (131%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 293% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Elbows to Head From Half Guard
#11
50% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Elbows to Head From Half Guard (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (2x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (61%) and Strikes/Min (4.9).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (25/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 86% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (158% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
53%
Average
Division Rank#8 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
61%
Above Avg
Division Rank#8 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
46% acc75%
Clinch
84% acc6%
Ground
77% acc19%
Striking Differential+0.47/min
4.87 landed/min4.40 absorbed/min
4.87
Landed/Min
4.40
Absorbed/Min
0.45
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed815
Sig. Strikes Attempted1550
Key Insights
Raoni is a distance-first striker, with 72% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 75% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 75% of output at range with 46% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 19% from ground at 77% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 5.8 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
Division Rank#30 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
86%
Elite
Division Rank#4 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
4%
Landed
3
Defended
75
Total
78
2.33
TD / 15min
0.63
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
78
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
52
Landed
156
Attempted
33%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
7 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
14%
R2
43%
R3
43%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.33/15min.
Elite TD defense (86%).
3 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,630
1.30
Ratio
Absorbed
1,254
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
10/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
42.3
High
Strikes/Min
5.8
Standing %
78%
R3 vs R1 Output
158%
Key Insights
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (42.3) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 158% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 14 fights
R1 Control
0:54
R2 Control
1:23
R3 Control
0:56
R1 to Final
+71%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+6.0pp
Body
-3.7pp
Leg
-2.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+7.6pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#20
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#38
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#8
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#8
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#20
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#10
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#16
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#29
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2909
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 4
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights