A high UFC analyst believes Raoni Barcelos ought to go away Combined Martial Arts after a scary scene within the Octagon at UFC Vegas 121.
UFC bantamweight veteran Raoni Barcelos was on the unsuitable finish of probably the greatest fights of the 12 months final Saturday at UFC Vegas 121.
Barcelos and Raul Rosas Jr. headlined UFC Vegas 121 on the Apex in a pivotal bantamweight matchup. The 2 stars handled followers to a fireplace battle for so long as the bout lasted, earlier than Rosas completed Barcelos with a slam in Spherical 5.
Barcelos was rapidly rushed to a neighborhood hospital after shedding consciousness contained in the Octagon at UFC Vegas 121. However fortunately, Barcelos is alert, has regained use of his extremities, and is anticipated to make a full restoration from his well being points.
One of many males on the decision at UFC Vegas 121 needs to see Barcelos hold up the gloves following a daunting scene on the Apex.
Paul Felder: Raoni Barcelos ought to retire after ‘physique gave out’
In a current episode of the Imagine You Me podcast, UFC Vegas 121 colour commentator Paul Felder pushed Barcelos to hold ’em up after the horrific loss.
“They need to give Raoni, like, one other 5 (hundred thousand) on high of (the Struggle of the Evening bonus) for no matter, as a result of that may be it for him. I feel, it doesn’t matter what, I’d like to see him retire. Hey, your physique gave out on you to a point. Except it comes again that it was just a few fluke factor, however to get rushed to the trauma heart, and also you’re 39?” Felder mentioned of Barcelos.
“There’s nonetheless simply so many questions on the market on what actually went down, and in the event that they even know. That’s the scarier half: what if they’ll’t even pinpoint what precisely brought about that? You’ve bought to be accomplished with fight sports activities,” Felder continued on Barcelos. “And in that case, what a profession this man’s had. At 39, what a resurgence he’s had. Ideas and prayers to his household. I actually hope he’s OK. It was actually unhappy to see.” (h/t Heavy)
Earlier than UFC Vegas 121, the 39-year-old Barcelos earned 5 consecutive wins, together with victories over Cody Garbrandt and Payton Talbott.
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