Raoni Barcelos' doctor explains the cause of the frightening apagão and informs about his current state of health

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Background: the fight against Raul Rosas Jr. in Las Vegas

Raoni Barcelos faced Raul Rosas Jr. for UFC Vegas 121, in Las Vegas, on Friday (26). The episode reported as "blackout" occurred during the fifth round.

Timeline: from sudden illness to preventive admission

• Friday (26): during the 5th round of the fight against Raul Rosas Jr., at UFC Vegas 121, the Brazilian presented a sudden illness.
• Right after the fight, Raoni Barcelos was hospitalized in Las Vegas.
• After the match: Gustavo Medeiros used social media to reassure family, team and fans.
• Current phase: the wrestler remains hospitalized for protocol issues while performing final examinations.

What Gustavo Medeiros reported on social media

In post number Instagram , Medeiros began by saying: My name is Gustavo Medeiros, I am Raoni's doctor, and I am here to bring good news for all the people who are sending messages to the family and staff of Raoni.

The doctor also stated that the Brazilian had a sudden illness during the fight, was hospitalized for a preventive issue and at that moment he was lucid, oriented and in good condition.

Why the Observation Protocol Matters

In combat sports, sudden episodes during a fight often lead to an immediate medical evaluation.[1] Hospitalization by protocol indicates that the priority is to complete examinations and monitor the progress of the case.[2] Therefore, the public explanation so far highlights the overall picture of the fighter without detailing specific diagnosis.[3]

For the cheerleading squad, the most immediate unfolding is completion of examinations and an update on the clinical situation.

Current state of the case

The case continues in the hospital observation phase and completion of examinations, after the episode in the 5th round of UFC Vegas 121.