Raul Rosas Jr. knocked out Raoni Barcelos in the fifth round of UFC Vegas 121 after a takedown and follow-up strike. Barcelos, who led all three judges’ cards entering the round, was treated by medics and stretchered out; the cause and his condition were not reported.
Chris Weidman, Jamahal Hill and Jeff Molina were among the fighters who posted messages of concern and support. Others speculated about a possible neck injury, head collision or cardiac emergency, but the article confirms none of those explanations.
