Mitch Raposo Ready to Shake Up UFC Winnipeg After First Win
- Mitch Raposo is set to return to the UFC Octagon on April 18, 2026, facing Allan Nascimento in a flyweight bout at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg,...
- The 27-year-old fighter from Fall River, Massachusetts, enters the contest following his first victory in the promotion.
- Raposo's path to his first UFC win was marked by significant adversity.
Mitch Raposo is set to return to the UFC Octagon on April 18, 2026, facing Allan Nascimento in a flyweight bout at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Canada.
The 27-year-old fighter from Fall River, Massachusetts, enters the contest following his first victory in the promotion. Raposo secured that win via unanimous decision against Azat Maksum on October 25, 2025, at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Raposo’s path to his first UFC win was marked by significant adversity. His first three appearances in the organization resulted in two close losses against Andre Lima and Sumudaerji, and he previously experienced setbacks on Season 29 of The Ultimate Fighter and Dana White’s Contender Series.
Road to the UFC and Regional Success
Before joining the UFC, Raposo established himself in the New England regional circuit. He began training in mixed martial arts at the age of 12 and went on to win both the CES and Cage Titans Flyweight titles.
A graduate of Durfee High School, Raposo has emphasized the importance of his hometown of Fall River. In a 2024 local interview, he stated, I love that I’m from Fall River
, noting his desire to serve as a positive example for others from his community.
His athletic background includes playing hockey and baseball as a child, which helped establish a competitive routine long before he transitioned to MMA as his primary focus.
Analysis of the Upcoming Matchup
Raposo enters the fight with a professional record of 10-3, including a 1-2 record within the UFC. He is facing Allan Nascimento, a 34-year-old fighter with significantly more professional experience and a record of 22-6, including a 4-1 record in the UFC.
Nascimento enters the bout on a four-fight winning streak. He is described as a large flyweight with a long reach, utilizing a Muay Thai style characterized by straight punches and kicks, often associated with the Chute Boxe Diego Lima camp.
Raposo is characterized as a compact athlete with a foundation in wrestling and boxing. While he has demonstrated grit and composure—notably rallying from early adversity in his fight against Maksum—critics have noted occasional struggles in combining his wrestling and boxing to maintain control of the fight.
It felt like validation of what the people around me already knew, and it just took me a little longer to realize. I had to learn the hard way, but I feel like it was such a perfect moment — all the odds against me, very tough opponent, in his backyard, he misses weight, and for me to overcome that, I feel like I leveled up.
Mitch Raposo
Raposo expressed confidence regarding his upcoming performance in Winnipeg, stating that he believes this Saturday will be his best performance to date.
Betting and Fight Details
The bout is scheduled for the preliminary card of UFC Winnipeg. According to betting odds, Nascimento is the favorite at -200, while Raposo is the underdog at +165.
- Date: April 18, 2026
- Location: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Canada
- Weight Class: Flyweight
- Opponent: Allan Nascimento