Raoni Barcelos defeats Montel Jackson by split decision, extends streak to five

Brazilian bantamweight Raoni Barcelos secured a split decision victory over Montel Jackson at a recent UFC event. The 38-year-old Barcelos has now won five consecutive fights and is expected to enter the top 15 rankings when they are updated on Tuesday. According to the post, Barcelos utilized his grappling skills to secure the close victory on the scorecards. Jackson has now lost two consecutive fights by split decision and holds a 9-4 record in the UFC. The loss represents a setback for Jackson in the competitive bantamweight division.