News MMA/UFC Referee Troy Waugh RIP

[USA!USA!]

Just came across this randomly.. the old MMA referee Troy Waugh has passed away recently in August 2024. Searched and didn't see a thread so not sure if it was being shared on here yet.

From his obit:

Troy was a respected figure in the professional mixed martial arts community, excelling as both a fighter and a UFC referee. He held a black belt and was skilled in various martial arts, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, in which he trained under the renowned Gracie family. He was also a member of the Florida Boxing Commission. Troy fought in many MMA events worldwide, which included a notable world championship fight in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He also refereed many prominent UFC fights, including those featuring Jon “Bones” Jones and Kimbo Slice. In Moscow, Russia, he refereed a high-profile match attended by President Vladimir Putin, Italian President Ciampi, and actor Jean-Claude Van Damme at ringside.

https://www.millermortuary.net/obituaries/troy-waugh

 

[DrRodentia]

RIP. Remember that name from way back. The fight that Putin and them attended from the obituary was Fedor/Lindland.

 

[Joe Mama]

I recall when they first announced it on one of my groups in FBland.

Good ref, peace to you and your family sir.

 

[Substance Abuse]

I recall Troy. RIP.

 

[John makfresshi]

One of the earliest names I remember if I’m being real! RIP

 

[Hellowhosthat]

RIP

 

[Mammothman]

RIP

 

[NicholasJBasile]

RIP to the man -- seems like he was an important figure in the business. He will be missed.

 

[Bobby Boulders]

He wasn't born in Oklahoma, but was raised here. Oklahoma State grad. Always sad to hear that people nearby, who were truly a part of our crowd, have passed on. RIP

 

[USA!USA!]

He wasn't born in Oklahoma, but was raised here. Oklahoma State grad. Always sad to hear that people nearby, who were truly a part of our crowd, have passed on. RIP

He was only 60! I think it said he had brain cancer. Very sad, I didnt know anything about him but it sounded like he was very successful in his field and lived a great life.

 

[NoSmilez]

Whatever happened to Kim Winslow?

 

[wufabufa]

I remember him being the main guy reffing Bodog Fights events in the mid 2000's. Pretty good ref from what I saw.

RIP boss.

 

[khukurikoo]

RIP. He reffed Kimbo vs Petruzelli too. That was 16 years ago now. Damn.

 

[VinceArch]

This guy seemed to have a weird fixation with being on camera as much as possible, it became annoying in Strikeforce. Regardless, apologies to his family and RIP.