Raoni Barcelos shares video from hospital bed, vows to ‘come back stronger’ after terrifying UFC Vegas 121 loss
UFC fighter Raoni Barcelos has released a video from his hospital bed confirming he is doing well following a knockout loss to Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121. The 39-year-old veteran plans to recover and return to competition after undergoing standard medical examinations.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the physical risks inherent in professional combat sports and the standard medical protocols followed after high-impact knockouts.
Raoni Barcelos released a video from his hospital bed almost 48 hours after his scary defeat to Raul Rosas Jr. to confirm he’s “doing well” and already anticipates a “stronger” return.
Barcelos had his five-fight winning streak snapped in the main event of UFC Vegas 121, which went down this past Saturday at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, after collapsing unconscious in the fifth round in his bantamweight clash. The 39-year-old veteran shared a short statement Monday morning to say he was “doing great,” and thank fans on a video post hours later.
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