UFC Fight Night 289 Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos

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Sat 26th September 2026 1:00pm Local
Sat 26th September 2026 8:00pm UTC

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UFC

Season
2026

Round
Round 45

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Meta Apex

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Raul Rosas Jr. and Raoni Barcelos meet in a ranked bantamweight main event at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, with both fighters looking to strengthen their position in one of the UFC’s most competitive divisions. Rosas Jr., ranked No. 12, enters with a 13-1 record and continues his rapid rise after rebounding strongly from his only professional defeat, while Barcelos, ranked No. 13, brings vastly greater experience and a five-fight winning streak built on victories over established opposition. The matchup pits Rosas Jr.’s aggressive grappling and submission threat against Barcelos’ well-rounded skill set, takedown defense and veteran composure, giving the young contender one of the most demanding tests of his career. With both men already inside the rankings, the winner could move significantly closer to the bantamweight top ten.