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Maycee Barber Says She Won’t Accept Mark Smith Officiating After UFC 323 Foul

Her stance follows an illegal upkick ruling alongside a timing lapse that she argues exposed gaps in fighter protection.

MMA Officials Move to Strictly Enforce Eye-Poke Rule With Proactive Point Deductions

Shooto Brasil Referee Condemned for Late Stoppage After Joao Oliveira’s Head-Kick KO

Herb Dean Backs Marc Goddard’s UFC 319 Stand-Ups, Citing Referee Discretion