Raoni Barcelos Stretchered Out After Scary Finish at UFC Vegas 121
Raoni Barcelos was taken out on a stretcher following an alarming fifth-round finish against Raul Rosas Jr. in the UFC Vegas 121 main event. Barcelos had been ahead on all three scorecards before being rendered motionless in the final frame.
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Saturday night's UFC Vegas 121 headliner at the UFC APEX ended in deeply concerning fashion as veteran bantamweight Raoni Barcelos was transported out of the Octagon on a stretcher following his bout against Raul Rosas Jr.
Competing in the first UFC main event of his career, Barcelos had put together a strong performance through the opening four rounds. The Brazilian was ahead on all three judges' scorecards heading into the fifth and final round.
The bout took a sudden turn in the final frame when Rosas completed a takedown against the fence. After posturing up and landing a shot, Rosas stepped away from an unmoving Barcelos. Medical officials immediately entered the cage to attend to Barcelos, who remained on the canvas for an extended duration while the broadcast production avoided showing him.
Even after multiple replays, it remained unclear exactly what occurred to leave Barcelos in that condition. He was subsequently wheeled out of the venue on a stretcher, prompting an outpouring of concern and support across the MMA community.
Sources
- MMA Fighting — ‘Amazing fight but scary ending’: Pros react to terrifying Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Raoni Barcelos fight at UFC Vegas 121
- MMA Fighting — UFC Vegas 121 post-fight show: Reaction to scary ending in Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Raoni Barcelos main event
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