On June 24, 2024, a referee's incompetence at the Versus Invitational has sparked outrage after a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competitor was choked unconscious and subsequently had his arm broken. The incident, which occurred during a match, saw the competitor tap out, go to sleep, and then suffer a broken arm while unconscious. The referee then continued to allow the chokehold for an additional seven seconds before performing a Brazilian-leg-lift, a move widely regarded as ineffective. The event has been described as one of the worst refereeing performances in combat sports history.
Tap, nap, snap! Watch a BJJ competitor suffer gratuitous damage thanks to an incompetent referee 😳 https://t.co/4IhWF44195
This has to be up there with one of the most egregious refereeing I’ve seen in combat sports. Absolutely horrifying stuff. https://t.co/YbiNcHbZdy
This man should never be allowed to ref another combat sports contest ever again! The referee's lack of ability resulted in a BJJ competitor being choked unconscious and then having his arm snapped. Isn't it a problem when the entire viewing audience can see that Groten is… https://t.co/NMvPNQQNuf
This man should never be allowed to ref any combat sport ever again! This referee's lack of ability resulted in a BJJ competitor being choked unconscious and then having his arm snapped. Isn't it a problem when the entire viewing audience can see that he is clearly out cold,…
This man should never be allowed to ref any combat sport ever again! This referee's lack of ability resulted in a BJJ competitor being choked unconscious and then having his arm snapped. Isn't it a problem when the entire viewing audience can see that the combatant is clearly…
Worst ref job in history at yesterdays Versus invitational. Guy taps, then goes to sleep, then gets his arm snapped while unconscious, THEN keeps getting choked for like 7 seconds while asleep. THEN the ref does the useless Brazilian-leg-lift. #BJJ #MMA https://t.co/M2E3vAuVlU