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UFC issue statement as Raoni Barcelos stretchered to hospital after scary main event ending
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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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The UFC has issued a statement on the health condition of veteran bantamweight fighter Raoni Barcelos following UFC Vegas 121.Here is the UFC’s statement in full, which was issued several hours after the conclusion of UFC Vegas 121:“Following his fight tonight, Raoni Barcelos was immediately transported to a Level 1…
UFC fighter Raoni Barcelos was hospitalized at a Level 1 trauma center in the aftermath of Saturday's loss to Raul Rosas Jr.
The fight horrified fans in the final bout as veteran fighter Barcelos stayed down on the canvas