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UFC fighter collapses mid-fight in scary moment
28 Sep
Summary
- Fighter lost consciousness during a fifth-round bout.
- Medical staff immediately checked fighter's pulse.
- Fighter is awake, lucid, and mobile after hospital visit.
A frightening incident occurred during UFC Vegas 121 when Raoni Barcelos lost consciousness mid-fight against Raul Rosas Jr. The bantamweight bout's fifth round saw Barcelos appear to suffer a medical episode without a clear significant blow, causing alarm among ringside personnel, including commentator Paul Felder.
Felder recounted on a podcast that the immediate medical response, including checking Barcelos' pulse, indicated a severe situation, leading him to fear the worst. Fortunately, updates revealed Barcelos regained consciousness, was lucid, and could move after being taken to a local hospital, suggesting he would recover.
While the exact cause remains unknown, Felder expressed hope for Barcelos' well-being and suggested retirement due to the severity of the event. The fighter's coach later confirmed he was conscious and mobile, easing fears of a dire outcome.
