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8 Biggest Combat Sports Moments From This Weekend (September 27)

This last weekend proved to be a banger for combat sports. We got to witness some really cool stories, heated grudges, comebacks of legends, celebrity appearances, and an absolute war. Let's count down to the biggest moments of this action-packed…

By Nachiket Jadhav · Yahoo

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 4:40 AM

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Raul Rosas Jr. defeated Raoni Barcelos via fifth-round knockout at UFC Vegas 121.
The event was held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
Rosas Jr. was trailing on the official scorecards before securing the late stoppage.

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UFC Vegas 121 took place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. earned a fifth-round knockout victory over Raoni Barcelos in the event's headliner, mounting a late comeback after trailing on the judges' scorecards throughout the contest.

The 21-year-old fighter subsequently issued his first public statements regarding the bout, expressing gratitude for the victory while offering prayers to Barcelos following the finish. The card, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 289, marked the biggest win of Rosas Jr.'s mixed martial arts career to date.

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