UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer praised the fighters and sent an encouraging note to bantamweight veteran Raoni Barcelos.The Brazilian suffered a health scare in the main event of UFC Vegas 121 when he lost via fifth-round TKO against Raul Rosas…
UFC bantamweight Raoni Barcelos suffered a fifth-round stoppage loss against Raul Rosas Jr. in the main event of UFC Vegas 121 on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight ended following a scary medical emergency where Barcelos lost consciousness, leading to his subsequent hospitalization.
Following the incident, Barcelos updated fans from the hospital, stating that he was doing well and explaining that he simply fainted during the contest. UFC commentator Paul Felder publicly encouraged the veteran fighter to retire following the alarming fifth-round finish.
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