Raoni Barcelos speaks out after UFC fight collapse — SkimNews
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- Raoni Barcelos issued his first public statement Monday since collapsing and losing consciousness following a fifth-round takedown by Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.
- UFC Brazil posted on Instagram that the 39-year-old Barcelos was stable, responsive, and had full mobility after comprehensive testing at a Level 1 trauma center.
- Barcelos was leading 39-37, 39-37, and 39-36 on the judges' scorecards when the bout was stopped, snapping a five-fight win streak and dropping his record to 22-6.
- Both Barcelos and Raul Rosas Jr. received $100,000 fight-of-the-night bonuses from UFC for a bout that will compete for fight-of-the-year honors at year's end.
- Doctors have yet to determine medically what caused Barcelos to lose consciousness, and he will remain under medical supervision in a Las Vegas hospital.
- Barcelos told fans in a translated Portuguese message that he was 'doing great' and promised to send a video update, thanking supporters for their 'love and prayers.'
Why it matters: A 39-year-old veteran collapsed mid-fight while ahead on the scorecards, and UFC's medical team — not the referee — effectively ended a bout that could shape fight-of-the-year discussions; the unresolved cause of his blackout leaves questions about return-to-competition timelines and referee protocols for visible medical distress versus fight continuation.
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