The most important job in MMA is the referee. These men and women preside over fights, ensuring rules take place and fighters’ safety comes first.
Over the years, much scrutiny has come to these impartial officials, as questionable calls and possible mistakes have been made.
Like most human beings, referees do make mistakes. But, for every “bad” referee in the business, there are also great referees who do their job with extreme professionalism and great success.
Let’s take a look at the top five.