Raoni Barcelos celebrates his UFC victory with his father. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Raoni Barcelos gave fans a big scare during the main fight of UFC Vegas 121, held last Saturday (26). The veteran faced Raul Rosas Jr. in a five-round war, but, in the fifth round, when fatigue was already taking over, he ended up falling unconscious without suffering any blows.
The Brazilian left the octagon on a stretcher and was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation. According to information later released by the UFC, however, Barcelos is stable and under observation.
In an official statement, the UFC reported that "Following his fight, Raoni Barcelos was immediately transported to a Level 1 trauma center for evaluation."
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The UFC also reported that Barcelos will remain under medical supervision and that further updates on his health status will be released as information becomes available.
“The hospital’s medical team performed a CT scan and a comprehensive assessment, and he is currently being monitored. Barcelos is stable, alert, and responsive, with full mobility. He will remain under medical supervision. We will provide updates on his condition as they become available.”
What happened to Raoni Barcelos here??
He was taken out on a stretcher… #UFCVegas121 pic.twitter.com/zIqHtRQomy
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) September 27, 2026
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