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UFC and coach share positive updates on Raoni Barcelos following alarming fight-ending scene
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Brazilian mixed martial artist (born 1987)
Raoni Mendonca Barcelos is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, former amateur wrestler and grappler. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Prior to signing with the UFC, Barcelos was a one-time Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) featherweight champion, and a five-time Brazilian national wrestling champion.
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Raoni Barcelos lost a UFC main event fight to Raul Rosas Jr. in Las Vegas
Raoni Barcelos is alert and responsive at a trauma center after a frightening takedown sequence ended his bout with Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121.
Raoni Barcelos’ first main event of his career took a harrowing turn at UFC Vegas 121. During a vicious battle with Raul Rosas Jr., the Brazilian lost consciousness, apparently from a slam in the opening minutes of the fifth round.