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Raul Rosas Jr. Breaks Silence Following UFC Vegas 121 Victory

By MMAReign News Desk·Sep 28, 2026 • 5:03 PM

Raul Rosas Jr. released a statement regarding his UFC Vegas 121 victory over Raoni Barcelos, attributing the win to divine providence.

Raul Rosas Jr. has issued his first public statement following his recent main event victory over Raoni Barcelos at UFC Vegas 121. The fight, which saw Rosas Jr. overcome a scorecard deficit heading into the final frame, concluded when Barcelos suffered a sudden medical collapse in the fifth round. Following the bout, the 21-year-old fighter credited divine intervention for the outcome. In his statement, Rosas Jr. expressed that the victory was part of a larger plan, suggesting that the sequence of events was guided by faith rather than conventional strategy. The controversial ending has drawn significant attention from the MMA community, particularly given the medical distress Barcelos experienced during the final minutes of the contest. While Rosas Jr. continues to climb the bantamweight rankings, his post-fight comments have sparked debate among fans regarding the circumstances surrounding his come-from-behind win. The UFC has not provided further updates on the official officiating of the result beyond the initial TKO declaration recorded at the event.


Source: MMA Mania.

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