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OH NO! Careless referee blows MMA fighter’s knee out while sliding in for knockout stoppage | Video

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…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 12:30 AM
OH NO! Careless referee blows MMA fighter’s knee out while sliding in for knockout stoppage | Video
Key Things to Know
  • A referee inadvertently injured Kim Ji Yeong's knee while sliding in to stop a lightweight fight.
  • The incident occurred during Friday's Top FC 24 event held in Seoul, South Korea.
  • Kim Ji Yeong had just defeated Kim Jun Woo with a second-round knockout strike to the body.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A referee caused an unexpected injury by sliding into fighter Kim Ji Yeong during a stoppage at Top FC 24 in Seoul, South Korea. The incident occurred during an undercard lightweight bout against Kim Jun Woo.

Yeong secured a second-round knockout finish with a left hand to the body. As the referee stepped in to halt the bout, Yeong's leg was caught underneath him, leading to what appeared to be a severe knee injury.

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