Barcelos hospitalized after being knocked out in UFC main event

Raoni Barcelos was hospitalized after being knocked unconscious during Saturday night's UFC main event, a bout that took a frightening turn in its final round.

Barcelos was fighting Raul Rosas Jr. when he was knocked out late in the contest, resulting in a technical knockout victory for Rosas Jr. Barcelos lost consciousness in the cage and had to be carried out on a stretcher as medical staff attended to him.

The scene cast a shadow over what had been billed as a marquee matchup, with attention shifting immediately to Barcelos' condition following the stoppage. He was subsequently taken to hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Knockouts resulting in hospitalization are a recurring concern in mixed martial arts, and incidents like this one typically prompt renewed scrutiny of fighter safety protocols, including how quickly medical personnel are able to respond inside the cage.

Further details on Barcelos' condition and recovery were not immediately available following the event.