Our Editorial Standards

Fighters Weekly is an independent combat sports publication covering mixed martial arts (MMA), boxing, and related disciplines. Our goal is to provide accurate, timely, and responsible journalism that serves fans with clarity, context, and integrity.

We are committed to maintaining high editorial standards across all published content.

Accuracy & Sourcing

We strive to ensure all information published is accurate at the time of writing.

• News articles based on verified sources, including official announcements, interviews, and reputable outlets.
• When reporting on claims or developing stories, we clearly attribute information to its source.
• We use direct hyperlinks to original sources wherever possible.
• Corrections are made promptly if inaccuracies are detected.

We do not knowingly publish false or misleading information.

Originality & Plagiarism

All content published on Fighters Weekly must be original.

• Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
• Writers must not copy or closely replicate content from other publications.
• All external information must be properly credited.

Failure to meet these standards may result in removal from the publication.

Editorial Independence

Fighters Weekly maintains full editorial independence.

• Opinions expressed in editorial or analysis pieces are clearly distinguished from news reporting
• We are not influenced by promoters, athletes, or external organisations in our coverage
• Sponsored content, if published, will always be clearly disclosed

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Fighters Weekly is a human-first publication.

• Articles are written and edited by human authors.
• AI tools may be used for support tasks, such as suggesting headlines.
• AI-generated articles or content are not permitted.

We prioritise authentic, human-driven journalism.

Fairness & Conduct

We aim to cover combat sports in a fair and respectful manner.

• Fighters, coaches, and public figures are treated with professionalism.
• We avoid defamatory, discriminatory, or harmful language.
• Personal opinions of writers do not reflect the publication as a whole.

Corrections Policy

If an error is identified:

• We will update the article as quickly as possible.
• Significant corrections may be noted within the article.
• Readers are encouraged to contact us regarding potential inaccuracies.

Contact

For editorial inquiries, corrections, or concerns, please contact us via our contact page.