Referees in fight sports come in for all kinds of criticism, but on one weekend in Las Vegas, they gather to help each other ...

One mixed martial arts referee has drawn comparisons to a couple of UFC officials after a controversial stoppage on Friday night. The topic of refereeing in MMA is never too far from the surface, but ...

Referees in the UFC carry one of the toughest responsibilities in the sport as they have to protect fighters while ensuring fair competition. When they get it right, nobody notices. But when they get ...

MMA officiating, in regards to both judging and refereeing, has been one of the hottest topics of 2025 — and not for the right reasons. Controversies have piled up to such a degree that even longtime ...

Veteran MMA referee Herb Dean says officials will look to more regularly enforce point deductions for eye pokes after recent controversies and meetings around the issue. Tom Aspinall's UFC heavyweight ...

That's what everyone in their right mind who was watching was yelling at one official during Friday's Shooto Brasil 132 in Rio de Janeiro. The incident that caused the simultaneous complaints took ...

While the mixed martial arts world remains focused on the unfolding UFC 320, a side story seems to have caught some by surprise. It’s about veteran referee Mike Beltran. One of the most respected ...

A current UFC fighter has decided that he wants to leave MMA and the Octagon behind. The Octagon has been home to several Irish stars over the years. Conor McGregor may still be planning to compete in ...