UFC Shares Medical Update on Raoni Barcelos After Scary Knockout Loss at UFC Vegas 121
UFC said Barcelos is stable and alert after a fifth-round takedown led to a stoppage and hospital evaluation.
- On Saturday, Raoni Barcelos was rushed to a Las Vegas hospital after suffering a medical emergency during his UFC Vegas 121 main event loss to Raul Rosas. ESPN's Jeff Wagenheim noted Barcelos 'appeared to lose consciousness after a fifth-round takedown and was carried from the cage on a stretcher.'
- Barcelos dominated the main event on the scorecards before the 39-year-old suffered the emergency. The referee stopped the fight after the takedown, handing the victory to Rosas, who now holds a six-fight winning streak.
- The UFC stated that Barcelos underwent a CT scan and is currently 'stable, alert, and responsive, with full movement.' He will remain under medical supervision while the organization provides condition updates.
- Coach Davi Ramos provided an update on Saturday, telling fans 'everything is fine, everyone can stay calm,' while Rosas addressed the crowd during his postfight interview, stating, 'I want everybody tonight to please pray for Raoni Barcelos.'
- Despite the defeat, both fighters earned $100,000 bonuses for Fight of the Night. Rosas secured his sixth consecutive win, while medical staff continues monitoring Barcelos's recovery.
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UFC Issues Statement on Health Condition of Raoni Barcelos
The UFC has issued a statement on the health condition of veteran bantamweight fighter Raoni Barcelos following UFC Vegas 121.Here is the UFC’s statement in full, which was issued several hours after the conclusion of UFC Vegas 121:“Following his fight tonight, Raoni Barcelos was immediately transported to a Level 1 trauma center for evaluation. The […]
UFC Shares Medical Update on Raoni Barcelos After Scary Knockout Loss at UFC Vegas 121
Raoni Barcelos’ first main event of his career took a harrowing turn at UFC Vegas 121. During a vicious battle with Raul Rosas Jr., the Brazilian lost consciousness, apparently from a slam in the opening minutes of the fifth round. The doctor rushed into the Octagon, and Barcelos was subsequently transported to the hospital on […]
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