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Raoni Barcelos’ coach gives update on fighter’s condition: ‘Keep praying’

Raoni Barcelos is “doing well” after a scary ending to his fight with Raul Rosas Jr. that saw the Brazilian collapse unconscious in the cage for no obvious reason during the fifth round. Barcelos and Rosas Jr. went to war…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 1:11 PM
Raoni Barcelos’ coach gives update on fighter’s condition: ‘Keep praying’
Key Things to Know
  • Raoni Barcelos collapsed unconscious during the fifth round against Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Fight Night.
  • Coach Davi Ramos confirmed Barcelos is conscious, responsive, and undergoing hospital tests.
  • The UFC stated Barcelos was stable, alert, and responsive following evaluation at a Level 1 trauma center.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Raoni Barcelos is doing well and undergoing medical tests following a scary collapse during his bantamweight main event fight against Raul Rosas Jr. on September 26, 2026. The 39-year-old fighter suddenly lost consciousness during a fifth-round clinch at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, leading to an immediate stoppage. Barcelos was subsequently transported to a Level 1 trauma center for a CT scan and a comprehensive medical evaluation.

Barcelos' coach, Davi Ramos, confirmed via social media that the fighter is alert, conscious, and has regained full movement in his limbs. Prior to the stoppage at 1:38 of the fifth round, Barcelos was ahead 39-37 on all three judges' scorecards, but the outcome ended his five-fight winning streak.

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