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Raoni Barcelos Reported Stable After Collapsing During UFC Main Event
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Raoni Barcelos collapsed in the fifth round of his main event fight against Raul Rosas Jr. on September 26, 2026. While the fight was officially ruled a TKO victory for Rosas Jr., observers noted that Barcelos appeared to lose consciousness while in a clinch against the cage. Following the stoppage, Barcelos was transported to a Level 1 trauma center for evaluation.
Coach Davi Ramos provided an update on the fighter's status, stating that Barcelos is conscious, alert, and has full movement. The UFC confirmed that the 39-year-old is stable and undergoing standard medical testing. Before the incident, Barcelos had been ahead on all three judges' scorecards.
AI-assisted brief by the Octagon Edge News Desk, based on reporting from MMA Mania.


