Raoni Barcelos Releases Statement Following Scary Loss at UFC Vegas 121
Raoni Barcelos confirmed he is doing well after suddenly collapsing during his UFC Vegas 121 main event bout against Raul Rosas Jr.
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UFC bantamweight veteran Raoni Barcelos has spoken out for the first time following a frightening scene in his main event loss to Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121 at the Meta APEX. The 39-year-old fighter was ahead on the scorecards entering the final round before he blacked out and collapsed unconscious for apparent no reason.
Following the incident, Barcelos offered reassurance to fans via a comment on a UFC Brasil social media post. "Hey everyone, I just want to let you all know that I’m doing great, and as soon as I can, I’ll send [an update]," Barcelos wrote in Portuguese. "Thank you so much for everyone’s love, support, and prayers!
I promised a great fight, and I delivered on that promise. Thank God, and thank you to everyone who fought alongside me, both inside and outside that cage."
While neither the UFC nor Barcelos' team has confirmed what caused the sudden collapse, Ramos stated on Sunday that the fighter is conscious and recovering well. According to Ramos, Barcelos has retained all his senses, is speaking, moving his limbs, and undergoing standard medical tests following the incident.
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