Raoni Barcelos Conscious Following Medical Scare at UFC Vegas 121

Raoni Barcelos collapsed in the final round of his UFC Vegas 121 main event against Raul Rosas Jr. shortly after a takedown. The 39-year-old fighter required a stretcher to exit the cage and was transported to a local hospital following the TKO loss. Initial reports from cageside observers indicated Barcelos had lost consciousness during the incident, sparking significant concern regarding his condition.

Following the event, updates from reporters including Ariel Helwani and Patrick Danna confirmed that Barcelos is now awake, able to speak, and capable of moving his extremities. He remains under medical observation at a Las Vegas hospital to undergo CT scans and examinations regarding his head and heart. The exact cause of the collapse remains unconfirmed as the fighter continues his recovery.