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Raoni Barcelos breaks silence for first time after frightening Raul Rosas Jr KO left him in hospital
Barcelos said he fainted after a fifth-round takedown and is undergoing scans after being stretchered from the cage, officials said.
- On Monday, UFC bantamweight Raoni Barcelos released his first public statement since collapsing at UFC Vegas 121 on Saturday, saying he is doing "great" and confirming he "just fainted" during the fifth round.
- During the fifth round of his bout against Raul Rosas Jr., Barcelos appeared to lose consciousness without absorbing visible impact, prompting officials to transport him from the Octagon on a stretcher.
- Coach Davi Ramos quickly confirmed in a video that "everything is fine," while MMA reporter Ariel Helwani tweeted Sunday that Barcelos is "very conscious and lucid" and able to walk and eat.
- Rosas Jr. celebrated his win on social media despite being down on the scorecards, drawing criticism from some fans, though both fighters earned a "Fight of the Night" bonus for their performance.
- An extended recovery period awaits the 39-year-old veteran, who must receive medical clearance before competing again. Barcelos, an eight-year UFC veteran with an 11-5 record, will pause his career to heal.
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UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer praised the fighters and sent an encouraging note to bantamweight veteran Raoni Barcelos.The Brazilian suffered a health scare in the main event of UFC Vegas 121 when he lost via fifth-round TKO against Raul Rosas Jr. following an absolute war that saw both men push their minds, bodies, and souls […]
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