Renato Moicano Praises Raoni Barcelos for Showing the True Spirit of a Brazilian Warrior

At UFC Vegas 121, Raul Rosas Jr. kept his winning streak going with a win over Raoni Barcelos. The way the Brazilian got knocked out was really scary to watch, and fans were shaken by it. After the fight, Renato Moicano had big praise for Barcelos.

Renato Moicano Says Raoni Barcelos Made Brazil Proud Despite UFC Loss

'Money' said Barcelos showed what it really means to be a Brazilian fighter, a true warrior. Even though Barcelos got carried out, Moicano said he left with all his honor and glory intact. He added that Barcelos makes him feel proud and hopeful about being Brazilian, and not just because of the fight itself. In his view, fighters like him should be held up as an example for young people.

In his words, “Raoni Barcelos yesterday showed the essence of what it means to be a Brazilian fighter, a warrior. He left carried on his shield, but he left with all honor and all glory. Raoni Barcelos fills me with pride and hope in being Brazilian, not just in the fight. We have to make these Brazilians an example for young people.”

Undoubtedly, there are so many Brazilian fighters who have shown their class, from Anderson Silva to Alex Pereira, despite the adversity; they rise up and show their warrior spirit.

Talking about the fight, Barcelos came out strong, winning the striking early on. Barcelos kept control through most of the fight, mixing strikes with takedowns and keeping Rosas on the mat for long stretches. All three judges had him ahead heading into the fifth. He looked tired when the round started, but no one saw the ending coming. A takedown in the fourth minute, and he lost by TKO.

Raoni Barcelos Health Update

Meanwhile, an update on Barcelos' health came in from his coach. The Brazilian is awake, talking, and even able to walk and eat. There's no word yet on what exactly happened medically, and no news on how long he'll stay in the hospital. In his words, “He’s talking and very conscious. He’s also able to walk and eat. No medical update on what actually happened and still no news on how long he will be in the hospital.”

Indeed, we'll probably know more in a few days about what went wrong that left him knocked out cold and unconscious.