Raoni Barcelos’ first gold medal came at the age of 8 in 1994. | 📷: Marcelo Alonso
Raoni’s Barcelos has given a positive update following his frightening conclusion
Ultimate Fighting Championship main event clash
Raul Rosas Jr.
Barcelos was stopped in the fifth round at Meta Apex on Saturday after appearing to limp in an exchange with Rosas Jr.
UFC Vegas 121 title. He was then removed from the Octagon on a stretcher and transported to the hospital for evaluation. Barcelos was later reported to be conscious, and the UFC subsequently confirmed that he was stable, alert and responsive.
The Brazilian veteran now addressed the fans directly.
Raoni Barcelos addresses the fans after his UFC Vegas 121 loss to Raul Rosas Jr.
Barcelos provided the update in the comments section of a post on the UFC Brazil Instagram account.
“Hi everyone, I just want to tell you all that I’m fine and I’ll make a video for you as soon as I can,” Barcelos wrote. “I promised a big fight and I delivered. Thank you, God, and everyone who fought me in and out of the Octagon.”
Barcelona coach, David Ramosalso previously assured the fans that the Brazilian will do well in further medical examination. Barcelos is said to be under medical supervision.