UFC Vegas 121 Full Results: Raul Rosas Jr. wins brutal five-round war against Raoni Barcelos; Ailin Perez defeats Norma Dumont & more
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Raul Rosas Jr. survived a five-round bantamweight classic to stop Raoni Barcelos via fifth-round TKO.
Raul Rosas Jr. (13-1), just 21 and making his first walk as a main-event headliner, met the 39-year-old Raoni Barcelos (22-6) in a five-round war that lived up to the billing at UFC Vegas 121, which emanated from the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
Raul Rosas Jr. came out fast with combinations and calf kicks, while Raoni Barcelos answered with heavy counters and takedowns, both men trading the advantage across four bloody rounds.
In round five, Raul Rosas Jr. swept Raoni Barcelos to the canvas during a clinch exchange, and Raoni Barcelos appeared to strike his head or neck awkwardly on the way down, going limp instantly. Referee Herb Dean waved it off, and Raoni Barcelos was stretchered out for evaluation, later confirmed conscious.
A grudge match years in the making finally played out, with Ailin Perez (14-2) outworking Norma Dumont (13-4) across three rounds in a heated bantamweight affair. All three judges sided with the Argentine, who moves a step closer to a possible title shot against champion Kayla Harrison.
Miami police officer Luis Hernandez (9-0) made the most of a short-notice opportunity, catching Sedriques Dumas (10-6) in a standing guillotine choke and forcing the tap in under a minute at light heavyweight to stay unbeaten.
The TUF 34 bantamweight final ended in controversy when Mehemmedeli Osmanli (12-2) landed an illegal knee to a grounded Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu (11-3), prompting an immediate disqualification and handing Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu the tournament crown.
In the TUF 34 women’s strawweight final, Tina Black dropped the previously unbeaten Melissa Amaya (8-1) with a sweeping right hand in round two after a competitive opening frame, following up with hammerfists until the referee stepped in.
UFC Vegas 121 Full Results
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Main Card
- Raul Rosas Jr. def. Raoni Barcelos via fifth-round knockout (1:38)
- Ailin Perez def. Norma Dumont via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
- Luis Hernandez def. Sedriques Dumas via submission (Standing guillotine) — 0:57, Round 1
- Ilimbek Akylbeck Uulu def. Mehemmedeli Osmanli via DQ (illegal knee) — 2:19, Round 1
- Tina Black def. Melissa Amaya via TKO — 3:19, Round 2
Prelims
- Brady Hiestand def. Rinya Nakamura via submission — 4:07, Round 2
- Rodolfo Vieira def. Robert Bryczek via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
- Christian Edwards def. Rodolfo Bellato via TKO — 1:47, Round 3
- Elves Brener def. Josiah Harrell via KO — 4:14, Round 1
- Montel Jackson def. Ricky Simon via TKO (punches) — 2:39, Round 2
- Alatengheili def. John Castaneda via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Yazmin Jauregui def. Vanessa Demopoulos via TKO (punches) — 1:02, Round 1
How did Raul Rosas Jr. beat Raoni Barcelos?
Raul Rosas Jr. finished Raoni Barcelos by TKO in round five at 1:38 after a back-and-forth main event, sweeping him to the canvas in a sequence that left Raoni Barcelos motionless.
What happened to Raoni Barcelos after the fight?
Raoni Barcelos went limp following an awkward fall and was stretchered out of the Meta APEX for a head-and-neck scan; he was later reported conscious.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Vegas 121?
Ailin Perez defeated Norma Dumont via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bantamweight bout 29-28.
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