Raoni Barcelos has been kept in hospital overnight following a loss of consciousness during the final round of his UFC Vegas 121 bout against Raul Rosas Jr.
The Brazilian fighter suffered the incident while competing in the main card event, which resulted in a defeat for Barcelos. Medical staff attended to the situation immediately after the round concluded, leading to his subsequent admission for observation.
UFC officials have described Barcelos’s current condition as "stable." The organization confirmed that he remains under medical care to monitor his recovery from the episode.
The fight took place at UFC Vegas 121, a regular event on the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s schedule. Rosas Jr. secured the victory in the final round, a moment that precipitated the medical emergency for his opponent.
While specific details regarding the exact nature of the strikes or the precise medical diagnosis have not been extensively detailed in initial reports, the primary focus remains on Barcelos’s safe recovery in the hospital setting.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>
