Raoni Barcelos collapsed and was stretchered off after his UFC Vegas 121 main event against Raul Rosas Jr. The account, written about four hours later, said the only confirmed health report was that Barcelos was conscious or awake; no prognosis was available.
The article says a cageside doctor checked Barcelos’ pulse repeatedly while he breathed unsteadily. It also says referee Herb Dean did not realize Barcelos had gone limp after the fight-ending takedown and was still yards away when Rosas Jr. walked off. Barcelos received a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus for the five-round bout; Dana White’s post-fight press conference was canceled.
