Overview
- Judges scored the bantamweight bout 29-28 across the board for Barcelos after three competitive rounds.
- Barcelos was the busier striker, doubling output in the second round and opening Simon’s nose in the third.
- Simon landed a heavy right hand early and secured top position off a scramble, but his late surge could not sway the cards.
- The fight took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Nov. 8 as part of UFC Vegas 111.
- Dana White shared photos showing a deep chin gash on Simon that required stitches, and the loss ended Simon’s two-fight run while giving Barcelos a fourth straight win.