Better safe than sorry…
Following UFC Vegas 121 last night (Sat. 26 Sept. 2026) inside Meta Apex Promotion officials confirmed in Las Vegas, Nevada MMAmania.com that four militants were taken to a local hospital for precautionary treatment after being injured in the attacks.
These fighters were Raul Rosas Jr., Raoni’s Barcelos, Ailin Perez and Ilimbek Akylbek.
Rosas Jr. (13-1) was taken for a precautionary CT scan of his head and face after his grueling five-round fight with Barcelos, which ended in a freak and scary TKO (watch the highlights).
“El Niño Problema” is now riding a six-game winning streak and tied Farid Basharat for the longest active winning streak in the UFC Bantamweight division. His impressive run also includes victories Rob Font, Vince Morales and Aori Qileng.
Barcelos (22-6) was taken to a Level 1 trauma center immediately after the main event loss.
Midway through the fifth round, Rosas secured a takedown near the fence. Within seconds, Barcelos suddenly collapsed and appeared to lose consciousness. He remained motionless on the canvas as medical personnel rushed to the Octagon, placed him on a stretcher and rushed him to the hospital.
It was a terrifying scene.
Fortunately, the UFC later announced this Barcelos was awake and in stable condition.
“The hospital’s medical team carried out a CT scan and a thorough assessment and he is currently being monitored,” The UFC statement was read. “Barcelos is stable, alert and responsive and fully mobile. He remains under medical supervision.”
The loss snapped Barcelos’ five-game winning streak, which included a shutout Montel Jackson, Ricky Simon and Cody Garbrandt.
Perez (14-2) was transported for a precautionary CT scan of his face and additional imaging for a possible orbital fracture after his unanimous decision win. Norma Dumont UFC Vegas 121 in the co-main event.
“Fiona” has now won seven straight fights, giving her the second longest streak in UFC women’s bantamweight history behind the former champion. Amanda Nunes.
Perez is likely to move up to second in the standings after his latest win, leaving just 1. Joselyne Edwards ahead of him – the fighter Perez has already defeated.
Depending on what happens when the champ Kayla Harrison defends her title against Nunes at UFC 334, Perez could find herself competing for UFC gold in 2027.
Akylbek (11-3) was transported for a preemptive CT scan of his head and face following his disqualification win. Mahammadali Osmanliwho landed an illegal knee on Akylbek’s head during the takedown (look at it).
Although the fight ended in unfortunate circumstances, the 23-year-old was officially crowned The ultimate fighter (TUF) Season 33 winner and received a tournament trophy and a UFC contract.
Akylbek is now riding a three-fight winning streak, two of which have been won by submission.
At the time of publication, the results of Rosas’, Perez’s and Akylbek’s scans had not been made public.
This is normal for the UFC to transport fighters to the hospital as a precaution, especially when fighters engage in three-round fights full of damage or after a nasty knockout.
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