A former UFC champion has had issues with one referee in particular ever since a controversial moment. Being an official in MMA is often a thankless job that comes with a lot of scrutiny and pressure.

Everyone watching UFC these days knows fighters get a few free fouls per bout as a treat. Veteran MMA referee Herb Dean understands everyone is sick of that and is promising change, but we’re not ...

The penultimate bout of the last UFC pay-per-view of 2025 saw Joshua Van win the flyweight title in shocking fashion when ...

Luke Rockhold took part in his first boxing bout this past Saturday against Darren Till, and it could well be his last. On Saturday, Misfits Series 22: Ring of Thrones took place from the AO Arena in ...

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 ...

Jon Anik, a lead UFC commentator, called out referee Jason Herzog for not stopping a brutal fight at UFC Abu Dhabi sooner. Steven Nguyen knocked down Mohammad Yahya six times, leaving Yahya with a ...

UFC Hall of Famer Dominick Cruz believes Alexandre Pantoja should've been given the chance to continue fighting after an ...

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 ...

Starting in January, UFC fans can stream every fight live on Paramount+ — from blockbuster numbered cards to gritty Fight Nights and all the behind-the-scenes hype ...