Glover Teixeira reveals Raoni Barcelos suffered brain swelling after UFC defeat
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 2:36 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Glover Teixeira discussed Raoni Barcelos' health following his loss to Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121 in Las Vegas on September 26. Barcelos was ahead on the judges' scorecards but lost consciousness during a wrestling exchange, leading to a referee stoppage and a technical knockout decision for Rosas Jr. After the fight, Barcelos underwent neurological tests, which revealed swelling in his brain, a potential cause of his loss of consciousness. Teixeira noted this incident was atypical compared to conventional knockouts.
- •Barcelos was ahead on scorecards before losing consciousness.
- •Glover Teixeira was in Barcelos' corner during the fight.
- •Rosas Jr. won by technical knockout at UFC Vegas 121.
- •Barcelos was taken to a Level 1 trauma center post-fight.
- •Neurological testing indicated swelling in Barcelos' brain.
- 2:36 AMSherdog — Glover Teixeira: Raoni Barcelos had brain swelling after UFC Vegas 121
"Glover Teixeira has shared more details about Raoni Barcelos’ concerning defeat to Raul Rosas Jr.
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