While a promising referee, he has since moved away from the UFC and has most recently been officiating in Fight Club Rush.
20 Best UFC Referees Ever!
20. Greg Franklin
Some of the biggest fights in the UFC have happened under his watchful eye. However, his UFC career came to a swift end after possibly the worst call the sport has ever seen when he ended the Cutelaba – Ankalaev fight far too early.Some of the biggest fights in the UFC have happened under his watchful eye. However, his UFC career came to a swift end after possibly the worst call the sport has ever seen when he ended the Cutelaba – Ankalaev fight far too early.Some of the biggest fights in the UFC have happened under his watchful eye. However, his UFC career came to a swift end after possibly the worst call the sport has ever seen when he ended the Cutelaba – Ankalaev fight far too early.Some of the biggest fights in the UFC have happened under his watchful eye. However, his UFC career came to a swift end after possibly the worst call the sport has ever seen when he ended the Cutelaba – Ankalaev fight far too early.Some of the biggest fights in the UFC have happened under his watchful eye. However, his UFC career came to a swift end after possibly the worst call the sport has ever seen when he ended the Cutelaba – Ankalaev fight far too early.Some of the biggest fights in the UFC have happened under his watchful eye. However, his UFC career came to a swift end after possibly the worst call the sport has ever seen when he ended the Cutelaba – Ankalaev fight far too early.Some of the biggest fights in the UFC have happened under his watchful eye. However, his UFC career came to a swift end after possibly the worst call the sport has ever seen when he ended the Cutelaba – Ankalaev fight far too early.Some of the biggest fights in the UFC have happened under his watchful eye. However, his UFC career came to a swift end after possibly the worst call the sport has ever seen when he ended the Cutelaba – Ankalaev fight far too early.Some of the biggest fights in the UFC have happened under his watchful eye. However, his UFC career came to a swift end after possibly the worst call the sport has ever seen when he ended the Cutelaba – Ankalaev fight far too early.Some of the biggest fights in the UFC have happened under his watchful eye. However, his UFC career came to a swift end after possibly the worst call the sport has ever seen when he ended the Cutelaba – Ankalaev fight far too early.Some of the biggest fights in the UFC have happened under his watchful eye. However, his UFC career came to a swift end after possibly the worst call the sport has ever seen when he ended the Cutelaba – Ankalaev fight far too early.Some of the biggest fights in the UFC have happened under his watchful eye. However, his UFC career came to a swift end after possibly the worst call the sport has ever seen when he ended the Cutelaba – Ankalaev fight far too early.Some of the biggest fights in the UFC have happened under his watchful eye. However, his UFC career came to a swift end after possibly the worst call the sport has ever seen when he ended the Cutelaba – Ankalaev fight far too early.Some of the biggest fights in the UFC have happened under his watchful eye. However, his UFC career came to a swift end after possibly the worst call the sport has ever seen when he ended the Cutelaba – Ankalaev fight far too early.Some of the biggest fights in the UFC have happened under his watchful eye. However, his UFC career came to a swift end after possibly the worst call the sport has ever seen when he ended the Cutelaba – Ankalaev fight far too early.Some of the biggest fights in the UFC have happened under his watchful eye. However, his UFC career came to a swift end after possibly the worst call the sport has ever seen when he ended the Cutelaba – Ankalaev fight far too early.Number of Fights: 700+8. Chris TognoniBut there’s a lot more to Mike Beltran than a unique look. He’s an exceptional referee who has overseen over 400 MMA fights. Working mostly in the UFC, he’s developed a great reputation for carefully managing fights and ensuring they go smoothly.Still Active? No (Last UFC bout 2015)Still Active? Yes
Best Referees Ever – FAQs
Who are the current UFC refs?
Still Active? Yes
- Jason Herzog
- Keith Peterson
- Chris Tognoni
- Mark Smith
- Herb Dean
Number of Fights: 150+
Who is the female referee in UFC?
Still Active? Yes
Who is the oldest UFC referee?
That ability is also helped by his martial arts background, which includes him being a muay thai instructor and a black belt in both shito-ryu and kenpo karate. There have been some controversial moments in his 700+ fights, but he continues to be a reliable and trusted ref in the UFC.
How to become a UFC referee?
Nationality: AmericanMazzagatti is one of the most famous UFC referees of all time, but not always for the right reasons. This is probably the most controversial entry on the list (don’t worry, Mario Yamasaki isn’t included), but he deserves to be here. Yes, many of his calls were controversial, but when you officiate for over 450 fights, you’re bound to get a few things wrong.In another life, Josh Rosenthal would be much higher on this list and should still be calling fights today. His career was cut short by the consequences of his own actions, including being convicted of manufacturing and distributing marijuana.
Has a UFC referee been knocked out?
At the moment, if you’re watching a big UFC fight, then you’ll most likely see one of these refs in the octagon with them.
