Raul Rosas Jr. Wins UFC Headliner Following Opponent Medical Emergency

Raul Rosas Jr. emerged victorious in his first UFC headlining bout at UFC Fight Night on September 26, 2026. The bantamweight contest ended in the fifth round after Raoni Barcelos suffered a medical issue, resulting in Barcelos being stretchered out of the octagon.

While reports indicate that Barcelos is currently in recovery, the official cause of the incident remains unknown. The victory marks the sixth consecutive win for the 21-year-old Rosas. The event also featured a decision victory for Ailin Perez over Norma Dumont and a successful promotional debut for Luis Hernandez against Sedriques Dumas.