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Raoni Barcelos stable after UFC Vegas 121 medical emergency

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Raoni Barcelos was transported to a Level 1 trauma center following a mid-clinch collapse in the fifth round of his bout against Raul Rosas Jr. The UFC confirmed that after a CT scan and medical assessment, Barcelos was alert, responsive, and retained full movement.

Head coach Davi Ramos provided a social media update confirming that Barcelos has regained his senses and is speaking while undergoing standard follow-up testing. Prior to the incident, Barcelos was leading the fight on all three judges' scorecards, including a 10-8 round in the fourth. The result snapped his six-fight win streak.

AI-assisted brief by the Octagon Edge News Desk, based on reporting from MMA Fighting.

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