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Raoni Barcelos hospitalized after loss in UFC Vegas 121 main event

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 7:03 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Raoni Barcelos hospitalized after loss in UFC Vegas 121 main event

Summary

Raoni Barcelos faced Raul Rosas Jr. in the main event of UFC Vegas 121 on Saturday, but the match ended with a medical emergency. During the fifth round, Barcelos lost consciousness and was taken out on a stretcher. He was hospitalized but has since regained consciousness and is reported as stable and responsive. Barcelos provided an update, expressing gratitude for the support received. His coach confirmed that Barcelos is moving and conscious, awaiting further medical tests.

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By the Numbers

•Barcelos lost consciousness during the fifth round against Rosas Jr.
•He was hospitalized but has since regained consciousness.
•Barcelos thanked supporters for their prayers on social media.
•His coach confirmed he is stable and undergoing standard tests.
•Both fighters received $100,000 bonuses for Fight of the Night.

Latest Updates

7:58 PMESPN MMA — UFC bantamweight Barcelos doing 'great' after hospitalization
6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Raoni Barcelos releases first statement since scary UFC Vegas 121 loss to Raul Rosas Jr.
5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Raoni Barcelos issues first comments since scary UFC Vegas 121 loss, hospitalization

What they're saying

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UFC bantamweight Raoni Barcelos said he is doing "great" in his first public comment since he was hospitalized on Saturday following a frightening scene at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.
— ESPN MMAby Brett Okamoto

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Barcelos was hospitalized after suddenly losing consciousness in a frightening scene during his main-event bout against Raul Rosas Jr. on Saturday in Las Vegas.
— Yahoo Sportsby Uncrowned Staff