Should there be a limit on how many fights a referee can ref per night

[filthynumber1]

Hear me out. The only reason I say this is because if a ref has been reffing 2,3 or 4 fights during pre lims/main card and is also scheduled for the main event.
If said referee was guilty of a
couple queationable and/or late stoppages earlier on he's definitely going to be "on edge" and would more inclined to end a fight early. I mean it's got to be in his head right. If nothing else If a ref has been guilty of some questionable stoppages early on might not be a bad idea to have him replaced with someone fresh for a main event
I would like to see the best refs doing only main and co main as to not ruin fights with shit stoppages

I ref part time hockey and the league will only allow us 2 games per night.Just want us to stay sharp and not be tired

Unless there's no other options. Plus Refs are easily replaceable.


I'm aware this will never happen. But I feel it would help with shit stoppages which seem to happen almost every ufc

 

[13Seconds]

Isn't there a limit? Im sure there's a limit. You're not seeing Herb Dean ref 6 fights a night.

A good ref should be able to handle a some fights on a card.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

They should have a ranking system...

Prelims
Prelims Main
Main Card
Title Fights ( Co - Main )
Main Event

With the highest rated doing the Title Fights / Main Event ... Like the Refs doing Championship game in literally every other sport


*** This could also work for judges , just we might not have three qualified for the Main Event

 

[filthynumber1]

Isn't there a limit? Im sure there's a limit. You're not seeing Herb Dean ref 6 fights a night.

A good ref should be able to handle a some fights on a card.

Not sure. I swear I've seen Herb in there multiple times. 3 to 4 iirc

 

[filthynumber1]

They should have a ranking system...

Prelims
Prelims Main
Main Card
Title Fights ( Co - Main )
Main Event

With the highest rated doing the Title Fights / Main Event ... Like the Refs doing Championship game in literally every other sport


*** This could also work for judges , just we might not have three qualified for the Main Event

Good point. Judging and reffing have been known to ruin events

#4946 Costa??

 

[Fergelmince]

How are referees being held accountable now?

There should at least be random reviews of referee performance. And, after reviewing fights they ref'd it's demonstrated they got at least 3 big decisions wrong (fight finish, standup of fighters, no penalty for eye pokes, etc.) they should be penalized for some period of time. The penalty should be rule testing and going down to regional leagues or something similar for the time period.

 

[drblackula]

Actually interesting thought, do they get a second to go back stage or do they just hang out in the ring beside the ring till the next match? A breather away from the crowd would always help.

 

[Russie]

If there isn't then it should be a limit in place. I don't know much at all how they are scheduled but I assumed there was a limit. I also believe the best or more experienced officiate the main events.

 

[filthynumber1]

If there isn't then it should be a limit in place. I don't know much at all how they are scheduled but I assumed there was a limit. I also believe the best or more experienced officiate the main events.

No limits

 

[AmonTobin]

No limits. Make it Jason Herzog all night long. It would be nice if they made it like hockey goalies and pull them if they’re in over their head.

 

[jeff7b9]

Depends on the ref.

For some it should be zero.

Others, whatever they want or however many they are comfortable with.

And bigger dudes should probably do most upper weight class bouts.

 

[jeff7b9]

Actually interesting thought, do they get a second to go back stage or do they just hang out in the ring beside the ring till the next match? A breather away from the crowd would always help.

Or a bathroom break..

You don't want a ref that is gonna stop a fight on the first knockdown because that Chipotle he had earlier decided "this is happening NOW"

 

[Wreckless]

Isn't there a limit? Im sure there's a limit. You're not seeing Herb Dean ref 6 fights a night.

That's cause Herb has been assigned to Conor fights

 

[Neck&Neck]

What if the fights are all 30 second KO’s

 

[SuperNerd]

What level hockey are you reffing?

 

[Luthien]

Or a bathroom break..

You don't want a ref that is gonna stop a fight on the first knockdown because that Chipotle he had earlier decided "this is happening NOW"

I swear I heard a Ref being interviewed and he said something to the effect of thank god that fight ended early, I was ready to go LOL