Glover Teixeira says Raoni Barcelos suffered brain swelling after UFC loss

Glover Teixeira says Raoni Barcelos suffered brain swelling after UFC loss

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Glover Teixeira said that Raoni Barcelos suffered brain swelling and a possible traumatic brain injury after losing consciousness in the fifth round of his UFC Vegas 121 bout in Las Vegas on September 26, as reported on October 2. Barcelos was taken to a Level 1 trauma center after the fight and his coach said he was alert, responsive and undergoing standard medical tests.

The UFC later confirmed he was stable, and Barcelos himself said he was recovering and hoped to return to competition. Former UFC fighter Matt Brown warned that serious injuries could occur in the octagon while praising the organization’s medical protocols following Barcelos’s removal from the bout.

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Glover Teixeira says Raoni Barcelos suffered 'traumatic' injury in scary UFC loss: 'Swelling in his brain'
Glover Teixeira says Raoni Barcelos suffered 'traumatic' injury in scary UFC loss: 'Swelling in his brain'

Yahoo Sports • 02 oct. 18h15

Glover Teixeira disclosed that Raoni Barcelos experienced brain swelling and a possible traumatic brain injury after losing consciousness in the fifth round of his UFC Vegas 121 bout.

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Raoni Barcelos loss ‘wasn’t a knockout’ at UFC Vegas 121 - ‘It was a traumatic brain injury’
Raoni Barcelos loss ‘wasn’t a knockout’ at UFC Vegas 121 - ‘It was a traumatic brain injury’

MMA Mania • 02 oct. 17h03

Veteran bantamweight Raíoní Barcelos was hospitalized following a fight-ending incident at UFC Vegas 121, which Glover Teixeira described as a traumatic brain injury rather than a typical knockout.

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Matt Brown issues warning that Raoni Barcelos’ medical emergency will happen again: ‘The UFC’s worst nightmare’
Matt Brown issues warning that Raoni Barcelos’ medical emergency will happen again: ‘The UFC’s worst nightmare’

MMA Fighting • 29 sept. 13h00

Matt Brown said a serious injury or death could eventually occur in UFC competition, while praising the organization’s medical protocols after Raoni Barcelos was removed from a bout for an undisclosed medical issue.

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Raoni Barcelos shares video from hospital bed, vows to ‘come back stronger’ after terrifying UFC Vegas 121 loss
Raoni Barcelos shares video from hospital bed, vows to ‘come back stronger’ after terrifying UFC Vegas 121 loss

MMA Fighting • 28 sept. 23h57

Former UFC bantamweight contender Raoni Barcelos said he is recovering in a hospital and plans to return to competition after a technical-knockout defeat to Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121.

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Raoni Barcelos releases first statement since scary UFC Vegas 121 loss to Raul Rosas Jr.
Raoni Barcelos releases first statement since scary UFC Vegas 121 loss to Raul Rosas Jr.

MMA Fighting • 28 sept. 15h46

Bantamweight Raoni Barcelos confirmed he is in stable condition following a loss to Raul Rosas Jr. that ended with him collapsing unconscious in the final round.

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Raoni Barcelos coach gives update after KO loss to Raul Rosas Jr.
Raoni Barcelos coach gives update after KO loss to Raul Rosas Jr.

MMA Junkie • 27 sept. 14h31

Raoni Barcelos was knocked out in the fifth round of his UFC Fight Night 289 bout but has regained consciousness and is reported to be stable under medical observation.

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Official UFC Raoni Barcelos health update
Official UFC Raoni Barcelos health update

The Big Lead • 27 sept. 11h57

Raoni Barcelos was taken to a Level 1 trauma center after losing consciousness in the fifth round of his bout at UFC Vegas 121 and is reported to be stable and responsive.

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Raoni Barcelos Hospitalized After Leaving UFC Fight Night Main Event on Stretcher
Raoni Barcelos Hospitalized After Leaving UFC Fight Night Main Event on Stretcher

Bleacher Report • 27 sept. 11h36

UFC featherweight Raoni Barcelos was taken to a Level 1 trauma center following a loss to Raul Rosas Jr., where he was reported stable after medical evaluation.

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Raoni Barcelos’ coach shares medical update after scary UFC Vegas 121 fight ending
Raoni Barcelos’ coach shares medical update after scary UFC Vegas 121 fight ending

MMA Fighting • 27 sept. 11h11

Raoni Barcelos was hospitalized after losing consciousness in the fifth round of his UFC bout, but his coach said he is alert, responsive and undergoing standard medical tests.

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UFC provides medical update on Raoni Barcelos following scary knockout
UFC provides medical update on Raoni Barcelos following scary knockout

mmajunkie.usatoday.com • 27 sept. 06h51

Raoni Barcelos was taken to a Level 1 trauma center after a knockout at UFC Fight Night 289 and is reported to be stable and responsive.

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UFC Vegas 121: Raoni Barcelos stretchered out, hospitalized after scary fifth-round KO by Raul Rosas Jr.
UFC Vegas 121: Raoni Barcelos stretchered out, hospitalized after scary fifth-round KO by Raul Rosas Jr.

Yahoo Sports • 27 sept. 03h56

Raul Rosas Jr. secured a fifth-round knockout over Raoni Barcelos at UFC Vegas 121. Both competitors were taken to a hospital for head and neck scans after the bout.

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