“Ref Wanted Him Dead”: Calls Mount to Ban MMA Referee for Late Stoppage After Bodyslam KO

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 ...
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Maycee Barber tells MMA world, 'I don’t feel safe in there with him anymore' regarding veteran referee Mark Smith

Mixed martial arts fighters rely on referees to ensure safety and fairness inside the cage. For Maycee Barber, known as “The ...
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UFC’s Maycee Barber doesn’t feel safe with veteran referee – I don’t want him reffing my fights

Mixed martial arts (MMA) referees have one of the most unforgiving jobs in sports. They’re asked to make split-second ...
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UFC Fight Night 263 video: Referee misses tap, lets fighter go unconscious

Billy Elekana picked up his first UFC victory Saturday in violent fashion, partially due to a referee mishap. After landing a clubbing shot, Elekana (9-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) locked in a rear-naked choke on ...