It’s normal for referees to make mistakes. But there’s a fine line between brief slip-ups and a delay that puts the fighter’s ...

The UFC's 2025 schedule is in the books. This past year was busy and booming not only for fighters, promoters, and coaches, but also for referees. The UFC held events in 10 U.S. jurisdictions ...

Mixed martial arts (MMA) referees have one of the most unforgiving jobs in sports. They’re asked to make split-second decisions that can permanently alter a fighter’s health and career. When they get ...