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 ...

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 life in jeopardy.

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 Mark Smith was videoed getting carried backstage after suffering an apparent injury while working at UFC ...

UFC referee Mark Smith was seen needing medical assistance after he reffed Ateba Gautier’s fight with Andrey Pulyaev last ...

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 ...

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 ...

These are the judges and referee who will work the Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett interim title fight at Saturday's UFC 324.