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Referee injures fighter during stoppage at Top FC 24 in Seoul

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 12:30 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Referee injures fighter during stoppage at Top FC 24 in Seoul
Summary

During the Top FC 24 mixed martial arts event in Seoul, South Korea, an unusual injury occurred when referee intervention caused a fighter to sustain a knee injury. The incident transpired during a match between Kim Ji Yeong and Kim Jun Woo, where Yeong achieved a second-round knockout. As the referee moved in to stop the fight due to Woo's inability to continue, Yeong's leg became trapped and he appeared to blow out his knee. Yeong was visibly in pain following the event, which raised questions about referee procedures during such stoppages. Medical attention was provided shortly after the incident occurred.

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  • •Top FC 24 event took place on October 23, 2026.
  • •Kim Ji Yeong defeated Kim Jun Woo by knockout in the second round.
  • •The injury occurred as the referee intervened to stop the fight.
  • •Yeong was taken care of after sustaining a knee injury.
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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 […]

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