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Barcelos Stretchered Out After UFC Main Event KO

Tom Rashid
UFC & MMA Lead Writer ·

Raoni Barcelos was knocked unconscious in the final round of Saturday's UFC main event and carried from the cage on a stretcher after his loss to Raul Rosas Jr.

The bantamweight bout took a grim turn late in the fight when Barcelos lost consciousness, according to ESPN. Medical staff attended to him in the octagon before transporting him out on a stretcher.

Barcelos Hospitalized After Final-Round Finish

The Brazilian was taken to a local hospital for evaluation following the knockout. Details on his condition were not immediately available.

Rosas Jr. secured the stoppage victory in what marked his latest win in the 135-pound division. The finish came after three rounds of action in the evening's headliner.

The UFC has not released an official statement on Barcelos' status or timeline for medical clearance.


Reported via:

  • ESPN MMA — Barcelos stretchered out, hospitalized after TKO loss in UFC main event
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