Raoni Barcelos Discusses Health Scare and Retirement Possibility After UFC Vegas 121

Raoni Barcelos is contemplating retirement following a health scare during his fight against Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121 on September 26. The 39-year-old fighter lost consciousness unexpectedly in the fifth round of the match held at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

After the incident, Barcelos was taken to a local hospital for evaluation. Three weeks later, he remains uncertain about the cause of his collapse. He described experiencing sudden illness and numbness before losing consciousness, with no clear explanation provided by medical professionals. Barcelos is undergoing various tests, including an MRI, and is awaiting results.

While Barcelos has not ruled out retirement, he expressed a desire to continue fighting. He acknowledged the challenges athletes face when considering their future and emphasized that he is not ready to make a definitive decision about ending his career.