Raoni Barcelos was hospitalized after suffering a fifth-round TKO loss to Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121, held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, according to Reuters and GB News.
The Brazilian fighter's body went limp while locked in a clinch with Rosas Jr. in the fifth round, bringing the fight to an abrupt end, according to GB News. Medical staff attended to Barcelos in the octagon before he was stretchered out of the arena and transported to a nearby hospital.
Hours after the incident, the UFC confirmed that Barcelos was awake and responding to medical personnel at the hospital, according to GB News, which cited a medical update from the fighter's coach. USA Today also reported that the UFC provided a medical update on Barcelos following the knockout.
Yahoo Sports reported that Dr. Brian Sutterer offered a possible medical explanation for what it described as a bizarre collapse during the bout.
The bout was the main event of UFC Fight Night, a bantamweight matchup broadcast live on Paramount+, according to CBS Sports.
How each side covered it
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- Reported that the UFC issued a medical update on Barcelos following the knockout, according to USA Today.
“UFC provides medical update on Raoni Barcelos following scary knockout” — USA Today
Center
- Reuters reported Barcelos was hospitalized after a fifth-round TKO loss to Raul Rosas Jr.
- Yahoo Sports featured a doctor's explanation for what it called a bizarre collapse during the fight.
- CBS Sports covered event details, including start time and broadcast information on Paramount+.
“Raoni Barcelos hospitalized after fifth-round TKO loss to Raul Rosas Jr.” — Reuters
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- GB News detailed the sequence of events, including Barcelos going limp in a clinch and being stretchered out.
- Reported that Barcelos' coach issued a medical update after the fighter was hospitalized.
- Noted the UFC confirmed Barcelos was awake and responding to medical staff at the hospital.
“UFC star's coach issues medical update after fighter stretchered out of arena” — GB News
Questions readers ask
What happened to Raoni Barcelos at UFC Vegas 121?
Raoni Barcelos collapsed while in a clinch with Raul Rosas Jr. during the fifth round of their bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, resulting in a TKO loss. He was stretchered out of the arena and hospitalized, according to GB News.
Is Raoni Barcelos okay after the incident?
According to GB News, the UFC confirmed hours after the fight that Barcelos was awake and responding to medical personnel at the hospital.
Who did Raoni Barcelos lose to?
Barcelos lost to Raul Rosas Jr. via fifth-round TKO, according to Reuters.
What did doctors say caused the collapse?
Yahoo Sports reported that Dr. Brian Sutterer offered a possible explanation for the collapse, though the specific medical cause was not detailed in available reporting.
Where and what event did this occur at?
The fight took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas as the main event of a UFC Fight Night card, according to CBS Sports.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- USA TodayLeft-leaningUFC Fight Night 289 live updates: Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Raoni Barcelos
- CBS SportsCenterUFC Fight Night predictions -- Raul Rosas vs. Raoni Barcelos: Fight card, odds and expert picks for Vegas
- ReutersCenterRaoni Barcelos hospitalized after fifth-round TKO loss to Raul Rosas Jr.
- Yahoo SportsCenterRaoni Barcelos Swears to Finish Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121
- GB NewsRight-leaningUFC star's coach issues medical update after fighter stretchered out of arena