Raoni Barcelos defeats Montel Jackson by split decision

Raoni Barcelos earned a split decision victory over Montel Jackson, extending his winning streak to five consecutive fights. The 38-year-old Brazilian is expected to re-enter the top-15 rankings on Tuesday following this performance. Jackson, meanwhile, has now lost two consecutive fights by split decision and holds a 9-4 record in the UFC. According to the post, Barcelos secured the win primarily through his grappling, which allowed him to control key moments of the fight. The victory demonstrates Barcelos's continued relevance in the bantamweight division despite his age.