1 天前 · In a thrilling rematch at UFC 312, Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his middleweight title against Sean Strickland, winning via unanimous decision. The judges scored the bout 50-45, 50-45 ...

2024年5月3日 · Referees in the UFC must be on top of their game in the Octagon. The best referees can ref a fight and draw little to no attention to themselves in the process, but that's easier said than done. Stepping in between two trained killers is an unenviable task but those with the courage to do so deserve respect until proven otherwise.

2023年7月25日 · Our ranking of the best UFC referees provides you with an insightful look at these skilled professionals who are responsible for making critical decisions in split-second moments.

Gary Copeland is a very authoritative referee who shows zero tolerance for fouls. He punished Darko Stosic by deducting two points in his bout against Kennedy Nzechukwu for repeated low blows, which led to a win for Nzechukwu. Vyacheslav Kiselev is …

Keith Peterson, renowned UFC referee, didn’t just stumble upon his fit and athletic physique—it was the result of deliberate changes in his lifestyle. His weight loss journey wasn’t just about aesthetics; it was about building endurance, improving his mental focus, and maintaining the physical stamina required to referee high-stakes MMA ...

1 天前 · Video: Israel Adesanya runs into Marc Goddard backstage at UFC 312, the referee responsible for officiating his last four losses, including his UFC 281 defeat to Alex Pereira.

2025年2月3日 · Although known for his sharp judgment inside the UFC octagon, his own health had taken a backseat for a while. As he admits, the long hours at the events, the temptation of quick meals, and the sedentary lifestyle of a referee were not kind to his waistline. At his peak, Peterson tipped the scales at 200 lbs, a weight he had never expected to ...

2024年11月4日 · Squaring off with Indian fighter Abhilash Raut at an event in Astana, Kazakhstan, Zhumabekov locked in a Von Flue choke before the three-minute mark of the opening round. The hold rendered Raut unconscious, but referee Baurzhan Zhumanov was completely clueless and encouraged Zhumabekov to keep working.

2025年1月2日 · Former UFC referee 'Big' John McCarthy believes Tom Aspinall could be the undisputed heavyweight champion in 2025 without fighting Jon Jones. In November 2023, Aspinall capitalized on an...

1 小时前 · Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight Bill Algeo randomly announced his retirement from mixed martial arts (MMA) today (Tues., Feb. 11, 2025) on Instagram.