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UFC Bantamweight Raoni Barcelos Released From Hospital Following Recent Health Incident

By MMAReign News Desk·Oct 2, 2026 • 10:01 AM

UFC bantamweight Raoni Barcelos has been released from a Las Vegas hospital following a health scare that took place during the September 26 Fight Night event.

UFC bantamweight Raoni Barcelos has been discharged from a Las Vegas hospital following a health incident that occurred during the UFC Fight Night event held on September 26.

Barcelos, a veteran contender in the UFC's 135-pound division, was hospitalized shortly after the event due to the undisclosed medical emergency. While the specific nature of the health scare has not been publicly detailed, confirmation from ESPN MMA reports that the fighter is no longer under medical care.

There has been no immediate update regarding a timeline for Barcelos to resume training or when he might be cleared to return to competition following this development. The UFC has not issued further comment regarding his status or the specific circumstances surrounding the incident that led to his hospitalization.


Source: ESPN MMA.

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