UFC Octagon at Meta Apex. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
The biggest MMA organization on the planet returns to its headquarters this Saturday (26) to promote another event full of interesting fights. Starting at 18pm, UFC Vegas 121 brings fans a legitimate generational duel in its main fight, with Mexican Raul Rosas Jr. facing Raoni Barcelos , in a fight valid for the bantamweight category (up to 61,2 kg).
At just 21 years old, Rosas has been seen as one of the organization's top prospects since being signed at only 17. On the other side of the octagon, he will face an opponent 18 years his senior. Coming off five consecutive wins, Barcelos aims to frustrate yet another promising fighter.
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Besides Raoni, the co-main event features a Brazil vs. Argentina rivalry. Two of the best bantamweights (up to 61,2 kg) on the planet, Norma Dumont and Ailin Perez, step into the octagon after years of exchanging taunts. Before that, newcomer Tina Black attempts to become champion of the 34th season of The Ultimate Fighter in the strawweight category (up to 52,1 kg).
In the preliminary card, Rodolfo Vieira faces Robert Bryczek in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg), while Rodolfo Bellato faces Christian Edwards in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg). Elves Brenner faces Josiah Harrell in the first fight featuring a Brazilian of the night.
UFC Vegas 121 technical details
Date: April 4, 2026.
Time: Starting at 18 PM (Brasilia time).
Location: Meta Apex, Las Vegas, United States.
UFC Vegas 121 results
MAIN CARD
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Raul Rosas Jr. defeated Raoni Barcelos by knockout (injury) at 1:38 of round 5.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Ailin Perez defeated Norma Dumont by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Luis Hernandez defeated Sedriques Dumas by submission (guillotine choke) at 0:57 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Ilimbek Akylbek defeated Mahammadali Osmanli by disqualification (illegal knee strike with opponent on the ground) at 2:19 of Round 1 – TUF Final
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Tina Black defeated Melissa Amaya by technical knockout (punches) at 3:19 of round 2 – TUF Finale
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Brady Hiestand defeated Rinya Nakamura by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:07 of round 2.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Rodolfo Vieira defeated Robert Bryczek by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light Heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Christian Edwards defeated Rodolfo Bellato by technical knockout (left cross and punches) at 1:47 of round 3.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Elves Brener defeated Josiah Harrell by knockout (right cross) at 4:14 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Montel Jackson defeated Ricky Simon by technical knockout (punches) at 2:39 of round 2.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Alateng Heili defeated John Castaneda by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Yazmin Jauregui defeated Vanessa Demopoulos by technical knockout (punches) at 1:2 of round 1.
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