Ultimate Fighting Championship the main event.
Recently, these two bushmen crossed paths and posed together for a photo. Barcelos remains in Las Vegas and will undergo medical tests to determine what caused him to lose consciousness during his loss to Rosas Jr. at.
UFC Vegas 121 last month.
Raul Rosas Jr. shares respect as Raoni Barcelos continues medical tests after UFC Vegas 121
Entering the fifth round, Barcelos was ahead on the judges’ scorecards before losing consciousness during a wrestling change. Judge Herb Dean
stopped the fight and Rosas Jr. won by TKO, ending Barcelos’ five-fight winning streak.
The Brazilian veteran was taken to hospital for evaluation after being removed from the Octagon on a stretcher. The UFC then confirmed that he was stable, alert and responsive. The 39-year-old later assured fans that he was doing well.
Rosas Jr. wished Barcelos a speedy recovery in his post-fight interview. After their recent meeting, “El Nino Problema” shared a photo on Instagram with the following caption:
“Big respect to that warrior. We went to war and left everything in that octagon, giving it our all until the very end. That’s what this sport is all about – two warriors willing to give it their all for what they love. Fighting together, I got to see firsthand his heart, toughness and determination. It takes a different person, what war is, and steps in. Most of all, I’m glad he’s doing well.
