How Much Do UFC Referees Make? Herb Dean & 2026 Pay Scales
How much do UFC referees make? See official commission pay scales, what Herb Dean salary claims get wrong, and why rates vary by event.
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What Happened to Conor McGregor? Knee Injury Ends UFC 329 Return in 69 Seconds
Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 return ended after 69 seconds with a right-knee injury. Here’s what happened, the latest ACL update and his injury history.
UFC Statistics: Finish Rates & Fight Trends, 1994–2026 (8,591 Bouts)
We analyzed all 8,591 UFC fights to find finish rates by outcome, year, division and title status—plus average fight length and judging trends.
How do you increase stamina for hard sparring in MMA or BJJ?
Building exceptional stamina for MMA or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) sparring is about more than just “doing more cardio.” Modern research
Do MMA fighters take steroids?
Do MMA Fighters Take Steroids? Performance-enhancing steroids are synthetic drugs designed to increase muscle mass, strength, and overall athletic performance.
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Nate Diaz v Jake Paul – What you need to know
Nate Diaz and Jake Paul, two of the biggest names in combat sports, are set to battle it out in
Can you bodybuild and train MMA at the same time?
In general, it is indeed possible to do bodybuilding and MMA at the same time, but it can be challenging.
UFC Scoring – Everything you need to know
In the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and in most MMA contests, fights are scored by three judges sitting cage-side. Those