fight stoppage

**fight stoppage**

A “fight stoppage” refers to the official halting of a combat sports match, such as boxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), or kickboxing, before the scheduled end. This occurs when a referee, ringside physician, or other officials determine that a fighter is unable to safely continue, often due to injury, overwhelming dominance by one competitor, or a submission. Fight stoppages ensure the safety of the athletes and maintain the integrity of the sport by preventing unnecessary harm.