Watch MMA fighter knock out his opponent before getting severely injured by the referee

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Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Ji Young Kim suffered a severe knee injury when the referee landed on him during a fight stoppage.
Kim knocked out opponent Jun Woo Kim in the second round at Top FC 24 in Seoul.
The awkward landing by the referee caused Kim to clutch his left knee with suspected ligament damage.

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South Korean lightweight Ji Young Kim suffered a severe knee injury caused by the referee following his knockout victory at Top FC 24: Breakthrough on October 23. Competing at Seoul's Textile Center, Kim dropped opponent Jun Woo Kim with a body shot in the second round to earn his first professional MMA win.

During the stoppage, the referee landed awkwardly on Kim's left leg while intervening between the fighters. The impact resulted in Kim clutching his knee in visible distress, raising concerns regarding potential ligament damage.

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