Video Referee Blows Fighter’s Knee Out During KO Stoppage
During a Top FC 24 MMA match, a fighter suffered a severe knee injury when the referee accidentally collided with him while stopping the fight. The incident occurred immediately after the fighter secured a knockout victory.
Why it matters
The event raises questions about referee safety protocols and the risks inherent in high-intensity combat sports.
Mixed martial artists have endured some gnarly injuries throughout the years, but it's rare that a fighter is left reeling in pain from something a referee does.
Unfortunately for one unlucky fighter, that's exactly what happened during Friday's Top FC 24 event in Seoul, South Korea. The incident occurred during an undercard matchup between inexperienced lightweights Kim Ji Yeong and Kim Jun Woo. Neither fighter had a long resume coming into this week so this was their chance to step up and prove they have what it takes to succeed in MMA.
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