Glover Teixeira says Raoni Barcelos suffered 'traumatic' injury in scary UFC loss: 'Swelling in his brain'
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Key Points:
- Raoni Barcelos suffered brain swelling and a traumatic brain injury after losing consciousness in the fifth round of his UFC Vegas 121 bout against Raul Rosas Jr., according to cornerman Glover Teixeira.
- Barcelos was ahead on all judges' scorecards before the stoppage and there was no clear knockout blow, making the incident unusual and alarming.
- Medical staff confirmed Barcelos was stable, alert, and responsive after the fight, and he was discharged from the hospital with a positive update on his condition.
- Rosas expressed fear for Barcelos' life immediately after the fight, highlighting the severity of the situation.
- Barcelos' future in fighting remains uncertain as he requires further medical testing and must carefully consider his next steps with his family and team.
