Editorial Standards

Last updated: October 2025

MMA Empire is an independent Canadian MMA news publication covering the national fight scene — from the UFC down to regional promotions — since 2017. These standards govern how we report, source, and correct our journalism.

1. Editorial mission

We cover fight cards, results, rankings, signings, and fighter stories across Canada and the international promotions where Canadians compete. Our goal is accurate, timely, and useful coverage for the Canadian MMA community, published in both English and French.

2. Sourcing

Results and statistics are drawn from official promotion releases, on-site reporting at events, and reputable public sources including ufc.com, the Octagon API, and ESPN. Fighter quotes come from interviews, press conferences, or publicly distributed statements, and are attributed to their source. Historical articles (2017–2023) are reproduced from the site's original archive and reflect the reporting available at the time of publication.

3. Accuracy and corrections

We strive for accuracy in every article. When we get something wrong — a result, a name, a record — we want to know. Corrections are reviewed and applied promptly, and material changes are noted within the article. To report an error, write to contact@mmaempire.ca with the article link and the correction.

4. Rankings and live data

Current UFC rankings displayed on the site are pulled from public data sources and refreshed regularly; they represent the promotion's official rankings, not MMA Empire's opinion. Historic Canadian regional rankings remain available in our archive for reference and historical record.

5. Independence and advertising

Editorial content is produced independently of advertisers and sponsors. Advertising is served by Google AdSense and has no influence on our coverage, picks, or analysis. Where content is sponsored or paid for by a third party, it is clearly labelled as such.

6. Attribution and fairness

We credit sources for material facts, quotes, and images. Fighters, coaches, and promotions covered in critical reporting are given a reasonable opportunity to respond. Photo credits and licences are displayed where required.

7. Predictions and opinion

Staff picks, predictions, and analysis are clearly presented as editorial opinion. They are not betting advice, and they reflect the writers' judgment at the time of publication.

8. Language standards

MMA Empire publishes in English and French. Translations are reviewed for accuracy and adapted to Canadian French usage; fighter names, promotion names, and official titles are preserved.

9. Contact

News tips, corrections, press credentials, and editorial questions: contact@mmaempire.ca