VIDEO: Mexican fighter misses blow and knocks out referee at MMA event in Bahrain

Referee S. Marhardt is knocked out after receiving a kick Reproduction: Twitter

A very unusual move took place this Thursday (10) at the International MMA Super Cup, which took place in Bahrain. With each athlete representing their country, the fighter from Mexico tried to deliver a high kick to his rival, the Irish representative, and ended up hitting referee Scott Marhardt, who was knocked out. The confrontation continued normally after the mediator's recovery.

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The International MMA Super Cup is a tournament organized by the famous Brave CF event. Like a World Cup, each fighter represents a country and the first semi-final was played between Mexico and Ireland. During the confrontation, the Mexican fighter tried to land a round kick on his rival and ended up knocking out referee Scott Marhartd, who fell unconscious. The duel continued normally after a few minutes.

Watch the knockout video

Referee Scott Marhardt suffers MMA's KO of the Week at @bravemmaf's IMMAF Super Cup 2022 Semi Finals.

He recovered and finished officiating the bout. pic.twitter.com/llOIlI0PhD

— The UnderGround (@theUG) March 10, 2022