Editorial Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Our Commitment

FightPulse.net is committed to providing accurate, fair, and comprehensive coverage of mixed martial arts. We maintain the highest standards of journalistic integrity while embracing modern technology to serve our readers better.

Content Standards

Accuracy

We strive for accuracy in all our reporting. Our content is:

  • Fact-checked before publication
  • Based on verified sources and official information
  • Updated when new information becomes available
  • Corrected promptly when errors are discovered

Fairness

We are committed to fair and balanced reporting:

  • We present multiple perspectives when covering controversial topics
  • We distinguish clearly between news and opinion
  • We do not allow advertisers to influence editorial content
  • We disclose any potential conflicts of interest

Independence

Our editorial decisions are made independently of:

  • Advertisers and sponsors
  • Fighting organizations and promotions
  • Individual fighters or their representatives
  • Any other external parties

AI-Assisted Content

FightPulse.net uses AI technology to assist in content creation. We believe in full transparency about this practice.

How We Use AI

  • Research Assistance: AI helps gather and organize information from multiple sources
  • Draft Generation: Some article drafts are initially created with AI assistance
  • SEO Optimization: AI assists in optimizing content for search engines
  • Translation Support: AI helps make content accessible in multiple languages

Human Oversight

All AI-assisted content undergoes human review:

  • Editorial Review: Every article is reviewed by a human editor before publication
  • Fact Verification: Claims and statistics are verified by human researchers
  • Quality Control: Content is checked for accuracy, tone, and appropriateness
  • Final Approval: No content is published without human approval

What AI Does NOT Do

  • Fabricate quotes from fighters, coaches, or officials
  • Create fake statistics or fight results
  • Write defamatory or libelous content
  • Publish without human editorial review

Source Guidelines

Primary Sources

We prioritize information from:

  • Official UFC, PFL, BKFC, and ONE Championship communications
  • Direct statements from fighters and their representatives
  • Official athletic commission records
  • Press conferences and media events

Secondary Sources

When using secondary sources, we:

  • Verify information with at least two independent sources
  • Clearly attribute information to its source
  • Distinguish between confirmed facts and reports
  • Update content when information changes

Anonymous Sources

We use anonymous sources sparingly and only when:

  • The information is of significant public interest
  • The source faces potential harm from identification
  • The information can be partially verified
  • An editor has approved the use of the source

Content Categories

News

Breaking news and event coverage based on verified facts and official sources.

Analysis

In-depth examination of fights, strategies, and industry trends, clearly labeled as analysis.

Opinion

Personal viewpoints from our writers, clearly distinguished from news reporting.

Educational Content

Explainers about MMA rules, techniques, and history, designed to be evergreen and educational.

Fighter Profiles

Biographical information based on public records, interviews, and official statistics.

Corrections Policy

When we make mistakes, we correct them promptly and transparently:

  • Minor Corrections: Typos and small factual errors are corrected without notice
  • Significant Corrections: Major factual errors include a correction notice at the top of the article
  • Retractions: If an article is fundamentally flawed, we will retract it with an explanation

To report an error, please contact us.

Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure

FightPulse.net displays advertisements and may include affiliate links:

  • Advertisements are clearly distinguished from editorial content
  • Affiliate relationships are disclosed when applicable
  • Sponsored content is clearly labeled as such
  • Advertising does not influence our editorial coverage

Copyright & Attribution

We respect intellectual property rights:

  • We use only properly licensed images and media
  • We attribute sources when quoting or referencing other publications
  • We do not reproduce copyrighted content without permission
  • Original content on FightPulse.net is protected by copyright

Contact Our Editorial Team

Questions or concerns about our editorial practices? We welcome your feedback: