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Raoni Barcelos breaks silence for first time after frightening Raul Rosas Jr KO left him in hospital
Barcelos said he is doing great and fainted after a fifth-round takedown, while doctors continue scans and observation.
- On Saturday, September 26, 2026, bantamweight Raoni Barcelos lost consciousness in the fifth round of his UFC Vegas 121 main event against Raul Rosas Jr., leading to a TKO loss. Medical staff transported Barcelos out of the Octagon on a stretcher.
- Prior to the fifth-round incident, Barcelos held a lead on the judges' scorecards, yet appeared to lose consciousness without absorbing any visible impact to his head during the competitive bout.
- Coach Davi Ramos quickly provided a positive update, stating "everything is fine" after Barcelos underwent a CT scan at a Level 1 trauma center immediately following the bout.
- Barcelos addressed the incident on Monday, confirming he is doing "great" and stating, "I promised a great fight and I fulfilled what I promised" as he recovers.
- Rosas, 21, celebrated his victory on social media Monday, extending his winning streak to six fights. The young fighter acknowledged the intensity of the matchup and offered prayers to his opponent.
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UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer praised the fighters and sent an encouraging note to bantamweight veteran Raoni Barcelos.The Brazilian suffered a health scare in the main event of UFC Vegas 121 when he lost via fifth-round TKO against Raul Rosas Jr. following an absolute war that saw both men push their minds, bodies, and souls […]
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The Brazilian fighter of UFC posted a video after being hospitalized for a bad sudden and assured that he is fine while continuing his medical examinations
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