After hearing the ten seconds left in the round signal, what should the referee be ready to prevent?

• A. Knockdown
• B. Late Hit
• C. Clinch
• D. Stoppage

Answer: (B)

The key idea here is end-of-round safety and fouls. When the ten-second warning sounds, action should wind down, and the referee must be ready to prevent a late hit—punches delivered after the signal or after the bell. This protects fighters from unnecessary danger as the round ends and ensures the bell truly marks the end of exchanges. Other events like a knockdown, stoppage, or a clinch can happen for various reasons during a round, but the immediate concern tied to the end-of-round cue is preventing a late hit.