Raul Rosas Jr. and Raoni Barcelos to headline UFC Vegas 121

Raul Rosas Jr. and Raoni Barcelos are set to headline UFC Vegas 121 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas on September 26. The bantamweight matchup features a significant contrast in career stages and styles.

At 19, Rosas Jr. enters the bout on a five-fight winning streak with a 12-1 professional record. The fight marks his first five-round assignment, which he views as essential preparation for future championship contention. Known for his grappling and high control-time percentage, Rosas Jr. aims to use the extended format to test his endurance and ability to finish opponents.

Raoni Barcelos, a 39-year-old Brazilian veteran, is also riding a five-fight winning streak. This bout represents his first promotional main event in nearly a decade with the UFC. Barcelos, who holds a 22-5 record, emphasizes his improved conditioning and experience as key advantages against the younger prospect. He has built a reputation for durability, having gone the distance in 10 of his last 12 fights.

The event also features the finals for Season 34 of The Ultimate Fighter in both the men’s bantamweight and women’s strawweight divisions.