FightMatrix’s September 6 release is already becoming outdated in useful ways. Salahdine Parnasse jumped from No. 29 to No. 15 at lightweight after stopping Dan Hooker at 2:35 of the first round in his UFC debut in Paris, while results from Super RIZIN 5 and Noche UFC happened after that ranking snapshot. Several title fights are still scheduled before December. The board can move quickly.
MMA has always been a sport where numbers invite debate. A fighter may have an impressive win-loss record, but that record alone rarely tells the whole story. Fans now compare rankings, recent opponents, finishing rates, and betting markets, with online casino and sportsbook sites such as Oxi Bet Casino adding another way to follow the action. All of this information gives fans more context as they try to understand what might happen when two fighters finally meet inside the cage.
The growing availability of MMA data has made those discussions more detailed. Records remain important, but experienced fans increasingly look beyond the number beside a fighter’s name.
| Sunday, December 13th 2026: Deep - 135 Impact | |||
 [#3 SW] Sukai China | [#4 SW] Jo Arai | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 5/04/2026 [DEEP] Last Opponent: [#6 SW] Sora Sugiyama Last 5: W W W W W | Last Fight Date: 9/13/2026 [DEEP] Last Opponent: [#23 SW] Daichi Kitakata Last 5: L L W L W | ||
| Sunday, December 13th 2026: Deep Tokyo Impact 2026 6th Round | |||
| [#6 SW] Sora Sugiyama | [#10 SW] Goal Makino | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 9/20/2026 [DEEP] Last Opponent: [NR] Musashi Musashi Last 5: W W W L W | Last Fight Date: 9/06/2026 [DEEP] Last Opponent: [#42 SW] Toshiya Takashima Last 5: W W W W W | ||
| Thursday, December 31st 2026: Rizin FF New Years Eve Event | |||
 [#4 FW] Rajabali Shaidullaev | [#16 FW] Kyoma Akimoto | ||
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| Last Fight Date: 9/10/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation] Last Opponent: [#7 FW] A.J. McKee Last 5: W W W W W | Last Fight Date: 8/11/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation] Last Opponent: [#26 FW] Kleber Koike Erbst Last 5: W W W W W | ||
| [#18 W125] |  Lucia Szabova | [#1 WW] |  Islam Makhachev | |
| [#1 FW] |  Alexander Volkanovski | [#18 LW] |  Renato Carneiro | |
| [#13 LW] | Tom Nolan | [#26 WW] |  Jacobe Smith | |
| [#1 LW] | Justin Gaethje | [#102 W125] | Tainara Lisboa | |
| [#2 LW] |  Ilia Topuria | [#10 LW] |  Benoit St. Denis |
Fans follow fighters through records, recent performances, rankings, matchups, and event details because each factor provides competitive context. Fight news introduces upcoming contests, records show career performance, recent results indicate current form, and rankings establish divisional standing. Event details then connect the fighter with the scheduled bout.
Boxing provides a clear progression from fighter news to fight night because rankings, opponents, weight classes, and event details shape pre-fight evaluation. MMA offers related context through striking, conditioning, defensive movement, preparation, and weight management. Boxing focuses on punching, footwork, defense, and ring control, creating a structured path from fighter information to the scheduled contest.
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September 26, 2026 | UFC Apex, Las Vegas, United States
[#22BW] [#12UFC] Raul Rosas Jr. (12-1-0) vs. [#20BW] [#13UFC] Raoni Barcelos (22-5-0)
The main event of UFC Fight Night 289 features one of the UFC’s most promising young contenders against one of the bantamweight division’s most experienced veterans. Ranked No. 12 and No. 13 in the UFC rankings, Raul Rosas Jr. and Raoni Barcelos enter this pivotal matchup riding five-fight winning streaks, with a potential Top-10 position at stake.
Tale of the Matchup
At just 21 years old, Raul Rosas Jr. (12-1) has already emerged as one of the most dangerous grapplers in the division. The Mexican-American prospect has earned six submission victories and built his success around relentless wrestling pressure, aggressive scrambling, and dominant top control. UFC Fight Night 289 will mark the first main event appearance and first scheduled five-round contest of his professional career.
Standing across from him will be 39-year-old Brazilian veteran Raoni Barcelos (22-5), one of the division’s most technically complete fighters. Barcelos combines sharp boxing, strong takedown defense, and elite grappling credentials. During his current five-fight winning streak, he has scored victories over notable opponents including Cody Garbrandt, Ricky Simon, and Montel Jackson.
Bantamweight (135)
[#20][#15UFC] Raoni Barcelos (22-5-0, +154) vs. [#22][#17UFC] Raul Rosas Jr. (12-1-0, -186)
Last 3 Fights: Raoni Barcelos (3-0-0)
2026-04-25: W vs. [#24BW] Montel Jackson (15-4-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2025-11-08: W vs. [#46BW] Ricky Simon (22-7-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-06-14: W vs. [#66BW] Cody Garbrandt (15-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Raul Rosas Jr. (3-0-0)
2026-03-07: W vs. [#26BW] Rob Font (22-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2025-03-29: W vs. [#183BW] Vince Morales (16-11-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2024-09-14: W vs. [#172BW] Qileng Aori (28-14-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Raul Rosas Jr. | -186 | 62.28% | |
| Elo K170 | Raoni Barcelos | 1998.41 | +187.39 | 74.63% |
| Elo Modified | Raoni Barcelos | 1953.75 | +157.66 | 71.25% |
| Glicko-1 | Raoni Barcelos | 1983.76 | +176.94 | 73.47% |
| WHR | Raoni Barcelos | 1854.84 | +157.21 | 71.19% |
Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Raoni Barcelos 39.4, Raul Rosas Jr. 21.9
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Raoni Barcelos 154, Raul Rosas Jr. 203
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#61][#39UFC] Robert Bryczek (18-7-0, -102) vs. [#78][#47UFC] Rodolfo Vieira (11-5-0, -116)
Last 3 Fights: Robert Bryczek (1-2-0)
2026-05-02: L vs. [#40MW] Cameron Rowston (15-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2025-09-06: W vs. [#64MW] Brad Tavares (21-12-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:43 of round 3
2024-02-10: L vs. [#100LHW] Ihor Potieria (26-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Last 3 Fights: Rodolfo Vieira (1-2-0)
2026-04-25: L vs. [#95MW] Eric McConico (11-5-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-11-15: L vs. [#22MW] Bo Nickal (9-1-0) via KO (Head Kick) in 2:24 of round 3
2025-08-02: W vs. [#28MW] Tresean Gore (7-4-0) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Rodolfo Vieira | -116 | 51.53% | |
| Elo K170 | Robert Bryczek | 1551.57 | +91.85 | 62.92% |
| Elo Modified | Robert Bryczek | 1582.81 | +69.09 | 59.82% |
| Glicko-1 | Robert Bryczek | 1658.41 | +162.83 | 71.85% |
| WHR | Robert Bryczek | 1559.11 | +39.53 | 55.66% |
Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Robert Bryczek 36.2, Rodolfo Vieira 37.0
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Robert Bryczek 147, Rodolfo Vieira 154
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Bantamweight (135)
[#81][#39UFC] Rinya Nakamura (10-1-0, -334) vs. [*] Brady Hiestand (8-2-0, +257)
Last 3 Fights: Rinya Nakamura (2-1-0)
2025-08-02: W vs. [#144BW] Nathan Fletcher (11-3-0) via TKO (Body Kick and Punches) in 1:02 of round 1
2025-01-18: L vs. [#54BW] Muin Gafurov (21-7-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-02-17: W vs. [*] Carlos Vera (12-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Last 3 Fights: Brady Hiestand (3-0-0)
2024-06-15: W vs. [*] Garrett Armfield (10-5-0) via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 1:52 of round 3
2023-04-22: W vs. [*] Batgerel Danaa (11-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:21 of round 3
2022-11-19: W vs. [*] Fernie Garcia (10-5-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
| System | Favorite | Rating | Rating Diff | Win % |
| Betting Odds | Rinya Nakamura | -334 | 73.31% | |
| Elo K170 | Rinya Nakamura | 1643.38 | +31.81 | 54.56% |
| Elo Modified | Rinya Nakamura | 1687.42 | +76.72 | 60.86% |
| Glicko-1 | Rinya Nakamura | 1727.18 | +87.98 | 62.40% |
| WHR | Rinya Nakamura | 1636.93 | +102.56 | 64.35% |
Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Rinya Nakamura 31.5, Brady Hiestand 27.4
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Rinya Nakamura 420, Brady Hiestand 833
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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