Knowing When to Intervene: Late Stoppages in MMA Are Unacceptable Brian McKenna March 27, 2014 Spotlight With every year that goes by, the sport of mixed martial arts has grown. There are a number of major promotions, each holding more events than have...
The Problem in MMA Judging Goes Deeper Than You Think Trey Downey December 1, 2013 News Judging in mixed martial arts is one of the most controversial topics in the sport. Every fan, media member and fighter has a strong opinion, and...
Role Reversal: Judging the Judges Greg Byron September 27, 2013 News Controversial judging in MMA has almost become tradition these days, with promoters going as far as urging fighters not to leave it in the hands of...
The Official Word: Requirements and Education, Part One Rob Hinds August 1, 2013 News Many casual observers of the sport of MMA ask how they can become involved in officiating the sport, but like any profession, there are requirements...
Steve Mazzagatti, Other Referees Who Don’t Do Their Job Correctly Need Consequences Kyle Symes June 17, 2013 News Referees are some of the most scrutinized individuals in all of sports. Sometimes it's unfair scrutiny, but in the case of Steve Mazzagatti, the...
The Official Word: Split-Second Decisions Rob Hinds April 16, 2013 News “Watching” sporting events is a worldwide form of entertainment that engages and indirectly involves viewers in many ways. Regardless of age,...
A Woman’s Perspective: Michelle Drake-Browning on Refereeing and Judging The MMA Corner Staff February 6, 2013 UFC The public's perception of mixed martial arts is largely that it's a man's sport. Certainly those who follow the sport more closely know that's...
The Official Word: What’s the Definition of a Grounded Opponent in MMA? Rob Hinds February 6, 2013 News An interesting phenomenon has piqued debate, along with the interest and emotions of the MMA community. Fighters have been criticized and referees...
What the &#%$, Ref?: Good Officiating Too Often Taken For Granted Eric Reinert September 27, 2012 News I lived in Green Bay, Wis., until I was 19 years old. I grew up about three miles from Lambeau Field. I went to Vince Lombardi Middle School....
