Raoni Barcelos Hospitalized Following TKO Loss in UFC Vegas 121 Headliner
Raoni Barcelos was hospitalized and required a stretcher to exit the cage after being knocked unconscious during his UFC Vegas 121 main event loss to Raul Rosas Jr.
The main event of UFC Vegas 121 concluded on a concerning note Saturday night as Raoni Barcelos was carried out of the cage on a stretcher following his bout against Raul Rosas Jr. The fight, which headlined the card, ended in a TKO victory for the 21-year-old Rosas Jr. after he secured a stoppage in the final round. Following the conclusion of the contest, officials confirmed that Barcelos was knocked unconscious during the exchange. Medical personnel immediately entered the cage to provide assistance, and the veteran fighter was subsequently stretchered out of the arena and transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. No official update regarding his current condition or the specific nature of his injuries has been released by the promotion. The stoppage marked the end of a high-profile matchup that saw Rosas Jr. continue his momentum in the bantamweight division against the experienced Barcelos. Further information regarding Barcelos’ health status is expected to be provided by the UFC as it becomes available.
Source: ESPN MMA.
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