Raoni Barcelos Stable and Responsive Following Scary UFC Vegas 121 Finish
UFC bantamweight Raoni Barcelos is conscious and recovering after unexpectedly losing consciousness during the fifth round of his UFC Vegas 121 headliner against Raul Rosas Jr.
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The UFC Vegas 121 main event between bantamweights Raoni Barcelos and Raul Rosas Jr. came to an alarming halt in the fifth round. During a clinch exchange, Barcelos suddenly lost consciousness for no apparent reason, prompting immediate medical intervention and an urgent trip to the hospital.
Hours after the incident, the UFC released a statement confirming that Barcelos had been transported to a Level 1 trauma center for evaluation and was “stable, alert and responsive.” Barcelos was ahead on all three judges' scorecards heading into the final frame. The defeat snapped what would have been his sixth consecutive victory in the promotion.
Barcelos' head coach, Davi Ramos, provided further details regarding the fighter's status in a social media video. “Raoni is doing well,” Ramos said in Portuguese. “He has all his senses, he’s moving his leg, his arm, his hand, he’s conscious, he’s talking, everything is fine with him. He’s undergoing some tests, and pretty soon he’ll be here to talk to you guys.” Ramos noted that Barcelos is undergoing standard medical testing and will rest before making a return.
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