Raoni Barcelos defeats Montel Jackson by split decision at UFC

Raoni Barcelos, 38, defeated Montel Jackson via split decision, extending his winning streak to five consecutive victories. The Brazilian is expected to return to the top 15 bantamweight rankings on Tuesday. Jackson suffered his second consecutive split decision loss, bringing his UFC record to 9-4. Barcelos secured the victory primarily through his wrestling game. This marks a significant career resurgence for the veteran Brazilian fighter.