Mixed martial arts (MMA) referees have one of the most unforgiving jobs in sports. They’re asked to make split-second ...

Mixed martial arts fighters rely on referees to ensure safety and fairness inside the cage. For Maycee Barber, known as “The ...

UFC women's flyweight contender Maycee Barber doesn't feel safe in the cage if referee Mark Smith officiates any of her ...

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 ...

Barber says she ‘doesn’t feel safe’ having Mark Smith officiate her fights. After such a horrific few months battling with ...

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 ...

The UFC broadcast team admonished the call during the event, especially after video evidence proved that Barber definitely took a hard shot from the illegal kick. Smith didn’t give Barber back the ...

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 ...

Fight fans eagerly anticipating this weekend’s schedule of MMA events have already been treated to a brutal highlight from UAE Warriors. Following last weekend’s loaded slate that included UFC 318, ...