R. Barcelos in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
After having three fights cancelled, Raoni barcelos He has a date and opponent to return to the octagon. According to the 'ESPN', the Brazilian has advanced negotiations to face Timur Valiev on June 26th, with no confirmed location yet. The Rio native has not performed since November 2020.
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To return to active duty, Raoni lived a real soap opera. The fighter had three matches canceled and opponents changed depending on their absences. Initially, the carioca would exchange forces against Merab Dvalishvili. With his rival out of combat, he was selected to face Raphael Assunção, who also left the event. Finally, there was the dispute against Marcelo red cut.
Considered one of the main Brazilian bets in the bantamweight category (up to 61,2kg), Barcelos has not yet managed to be confirmed against an opponent in the top 15. After the UFC 260, the Brazilian even asked for a clash against the promising Sean O'Malley. Ultimate, however, did not respond to the Rio native's request.
At 33 years old, Raoni is undefeated in his career in Ultimate. If the clash against Valiev is confirmed, the Tupiniquim will make his sixth commitment with the organization's gloves.
In the UFC since August 2020, Timur is considered a bet for Russia. Without losing in eight clashes, the 31-year-old fighter is looking for his second positive result in a row. In two clashes in the company, the athlete has a 'I didn't answer' and a triumph.
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