Raoni Barcelos expects to finish Raul Rosas Jr. in main event

Raoni Barcelos aims to test Raul Rosas Jr. in their five-round main event in Las Vegas. The 39-year-old Brazilian veteran believes his background in wrestling and jiu-jitsu will complicate the game for the 21-year-old prospect. While Rosas Jr. has experienced success against notable opponents like Rob Font, Barcelos asserts that his specific skill set presents a challenge the younger fighter has not yet faced in the octagon.

To aid in his preparation, Barcelos reunited with longtime friend and former UFC champion Glover Teixeira, who will work his corner for the first time in six years. Barcelos completed a portion of his training camp with Teixeira before finalizing his preparations in Rio de Janeiro. Looking beyond the weekend, the bantamweight veteran noted that a victory could help him secure potential matchups against ranked opponents like Mario Bautista or David Martinez.