John McCarthy on Steve Mazzagatti Refereeing: Jon Fitch’s Safety Not in Jeopardy

If there’s one thing mixed martial arts fans, fighters and pundits can agree on, it’s the fact that the refereeing and judging in the sport needs a lot of work.  The latest talking point on the subject of refereeing has been the June 14 World Series of Fighting bout between Jon Fitch and Josh Burkman. […]

If there’s one thing mixed martial arts fans, fighters and pundits can agree on, it’s the fact that the refereeing and judging in the sport needs a lot of work.  The latest talking point on the subject of refereeing has been the June 14 World Series of Fighting bout between Jon Fitch and Josh Burkman. […]

Keith Kizer Defends Referee Steve Mazzagatti, ‘This Isn’t About the Ref’

Dana White and Steve Mazzagatti won’t be inviting each other over for any summer pool parties this year. The UFC President has been adamant in his dislike (and distrust) of Mazzagatti as an official for MMA. White went on a rant in the post-UFC 161 media scrum about Mazzagatti’s ref job in the Jon Fitch-Josh […]

Dana White and Steve Mazzagatti won’t be inviting each other over for any summer pool parties this year. The UFC President has been adamant in his dislike (and distrust) of Mazzagatti as an official for MMA. White went on a rant in the post-UFC 161 media scrum about Mazzagatti’s ref job in the Jon Fitch-Josh […]

Dana White: Referee Steve Mazzagatti Is ‘Dangerous’ with Continued Incompetence

UFC President Dana White has never been shy when talking about the mistakes made by certain referees and judges that can cost a fighter a win or loss, and potentially affect their long-term futures with the decisions they make. The biggest axe that White has to grind on that subject comes by the way of […]

UFC President Dana White has never been shy when talking about the mistakes made by certain referees and judges that can cost a fighter a win or loss, and potentially affect their long-term futures with the decisions they make. The biggest axe that White has to grind on that subject comes by the way of […]

The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale: Dana White Blasts Steve Mazzagatti on Twitter

Dana White has once again voiced his anger toward Steve Mazzagatti, following The Ultimate Fighter 15 finale. Mazzagatti has been criticised a number of times by White and fighters alike for his decisions whilst officiating. For example, in the first m…

Dana White has once again voiced his anger toward Steve Mazzagatti, following The Ultimate Fighter 15 finale. Mazzagatti has been criticised a number of times by White and fighters alike for his decisions whilst officiating. For example, in the first match between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir, Mazzagatti waited longer than needed to stop the […]