Raoni barcelos Ricky Simón won in ufc vegas 111Photo: UFC News / Twitter
Raoni barcelos He showed that, at 38 years old, he still has a lot to offer inside the octagon. The Brazilian faced Ricky Simon No. ufc vegas 111 And after turning the duel into a real 'boxing match with gloves', he had his arm raised by the judges' decision.
With the victory, Raoni reached 21 wins in his career and is now on a streak of four consecutive positive results. Ricky Simon, in turn, suffered its seventh defeat and saw its good run of two wins come to an end.
Raoni sets the pace and comes out on top in a balanced fight at UFC Vegas 111.
The fight began with Simón taking the center of the octagon and trying to close the distance. Still in the first half of the round, the American attempted a takedown, but the Brazilian defended well. Upon returning to the striking exchange, Ricky connected with a strong right hand that rocked Raoni. Even stunned, the Brazilian reacted quickly, managed a takedown and, after some transitions on the ground, both returned to the fight standing, battling for the center of the cage until the end of the round.
In the second round, the scenario remained balanced. Simón relied on powerful strikes, while Raoni, faster and more precise, used movement and hand combinations to score better in decisive moments.
In the final round, the fight remained undecided, which led both fighters to return determined to secure the round and, consequently, the victory. At an intense pace, with plenty of torso movement, feints, and explosive combinations, the athletes delivered a true striking spectacle.
As the final gong sounded, the judges recognized the Brazilian's superiority, declaring... Raoni barcelos winner by unanimous decision.
UFC Vegas 111 results
MAIN CARD (starting at 21 PM, Brasília time)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joseph Morales defeated Matt schnell via submission (guillotine) at 3min53s of R1
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Uros Medic derrotou muslim salikhov by knockout (punches) at 1min03sec of R1
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Chris Padilla derrotou Ismael Bonfim by knockout (punches) at 4:30 of round 2
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Christian Leroy Duncan derrotou Marco Tulio by knockout (punches) at 3:20 of round 1
PRELIMINARY CARD (starting at 18 PM, Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jamall Emmers derrotou Hyder Amil by unanimous decision of the judges (29-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Raoni barcelos derrotou Ricky simon by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Jacqueline Cavalcanti defeated Mayra Sheetara by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit defeated Max Gimenis by knockout (punches) at 0min56sec of R1
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Denise Gomes derrotou Tecia Pennington by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Daniel Marcos derrotou Miles Johns by submission (rear naked choke) at 4:33 of round 2
Combined weight (up to 88,4 kg): Zachary Reese defeated Jackson McVey by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:38 of round 2.
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