Raul Rosas Jr. recalls terrifying UFC Vegas 121 finish of Raoni Barcelos: 'I didn't know if he died'
Rosas Jr. reacts to the frightening ending of his UFC Vegas 121 main-event fight with Barcelos this past Saturday.
Raul Rosas Jr. faced off against Raoni Barcelos in a tumultuous fifth-round knockout at UFC Vegas 121. The 21-year-old fighter emerged victorious, but the incident left him and viewers in shock. Barcelos, 39, was unexpectedly taken to the hospital, causing fear and concern. Rosas recalled his initial fear, stating, "For a second, I didn't know if he died, to be honest."
However, he quickly realized Barcelos was breathing and managed to stabilize his condition. The incident put a damper on Rosas' victory, which extended his UFC win streak to six. Despite the setback, Rosas expressed satisfaction with his performance, acknowledging that Barcelos fought with all his might. Rosas admitted he couldn't pinpoint the exact cause of the stoppage, but he suspected Barcelos' exhaustion played a role. He hopes that Barcelos is recovering well and has since reached out to his coach for updates.
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