Brazil will be very well represented next Saturday (26) in Las Vegas. Raoni Barcelos in action in the main fight , UFC Vegas 121, in addition to Rodolfo Vieira in the co-main event, the event will feature four other Brazilians in important fights that can directly impact their positions in the organization and bring them closer to the ranking of their respective categories.
Check out the Brazilian squad selected for UFC Vegas 121 below.
Raoni Barcelos faces up-and-coming prospect in the main event.
Raoni Barcelos enters the octagon with the opportunity to secure an important victory in the UFC. The Brazilian will face Raul Rosas Jr. and seeks to assert himself in the fight against one of the rising young names in the division.
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At 39 years old, the Rio native has a record of 22 wins and five losses, with eight victories by knockout and three by submission. The Mexican fighter, on the other hand, has 12 wins and one loss in his career, is heading into his first main event fight, and is on a five-fight winning streak.
Norma Dumont faces rival from Argentina.
Norma celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
In the co-main event, Norma Dumont aims to return to winning ways and maintain her position among the top names in the division. The Brazilian faces Ailin Perez in a women's bantamweight bout (up to 61,2 kg), a matchup that pits two prominent athletes in the category against each other.
Norma has a record of 13 wins and three losses, while Ailin has 12 wins, two losses, and one draw in professional MMA. The Brazilian comes into the fight with experience against high-level opponents, while the Argentinian is riding a six-fight winning streak in the UFC and seeks another important result to gain ground in the division.
Tina Black is competing in the TUF final.
Tina Black wins on TUF. Photo: UFC / Instagram
On the main card of UFC Vegas 121, Tina Black and Melissa Amaya face off in the final of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), in a women's strawweight (up to 52,2 kg) bout. Both fighters enter the octagon seeking the reality show title and a victory that could represent an important step towards reaching the UFC.
Tina reached the final after overcoming the challenges of the season, while Melissa also secured her place. The Brazilian has 15 wins and four losses in her career, while the American remains undefeated with eight wins.
Rodolfo Vieira arrives under pressure.
Rodolfo promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
After two losses, Rodolfo Vieira tries to bounce back at UFC Vegas 121 and take a new step in his career. The Brazilian faces Robert Bryczek in a middleweight bout (up to 83,9 kg) and will face an opponent known for his striking power and knockout ability, with 12 wins by stoppage.
Rodolfo arrived at the UFC in 2019 and seeks to establish a positive streak in the organization with his style marked by jiu-jitsu and submissions. At 37 years old, the Brazilian has a record of 11 wins and five losses in professional MMA. Robert Bryczek joined the organization in 2024, has three fights in the UFC, with one win and two losses.
Rodolfo Bellato seeks second victory of the year.
Rodolfo Bellato after his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In the final fight of the UFC Vegas 121 preliminary card, Rodolfo Bellato aims to maintain his momentum and secure another positive result. The Brazilian faces Christian Edwards in a light heavyweight bout (up to 93 kg) against an opponent known for his knockout power.
Bellato comes into the fight riding high after their previous victory and could secure their second consecutive win of the year. On the other side, Edwards looks to bounce back and earn his first UFC victory.
Elves Brener seeks to return to winning ways.
Elves Brener fighting at UFC Las Vegas 76. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In the preliminary card fight of UFC Vegas 121, Elves Brener attempts to break his three-fight losing streak and return to winning ways in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). The Brazilian faces Josiah Harrell in an important fight to bounce back within the organization.
Elves comes into the fight under pressure due to recent results, while Harrell will have the opportunity to secure his first UFC victory.
UFC Vegas 121 technical details
Date: 26 September 2026
Time: From 18pm (Brasília time)
Location: Meta Apex, Nevada, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time , Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.
MAIN CARD (21pm Brasília time)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Raul Rosas Jr vs. Raoni Barcelos
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Norma Dumont x Ailin Perez
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Luis Hernandez x Sedriques Dumas
TUF bantamweight final (up to 61,2 kg): Mahammadali Osmanli x Ilimbek Akylbek
TUF Strawweight Final (up to 52,2 kg): Melissa Amaya vs. Tina Black
PRELIMINARY CARD (18pm Brasília time)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Brady Hiestand vs. Rinya Nakamura
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Rodolfo Vieira vs. Robert Bryczek
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Rodolfo Bellato vs. Christian Edwards
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Elves Brener vs. Josiah Harrell
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Montel Jackson vs. Ricky Simon
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): John Castaneda vs. Alateng Heili
Strawweight (up to 52,2 kg): Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Yazmin Jauregui
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