Editorial & Corrections Policy

Accuracy & Fact-Checking

Accuracy is at the heart of everything we publish. While combat sports can move quickly, we believe that publishing accurate information is more important than publishing first.

Before publication, we make every reasonable effort to verify factual information using reliable and, wherever possible, primary sources.

This includes verifying:

• Fight announcements
• Event results
• Fighter records
• Rankings
• Event dates and venues
• Official statements
• Quotes from athletes, coaches, promoters and organisations

Where a story is developing, we will clearly identify confirmed information and update articles as further verified details become available.

We do not knowingly publish false, misleading or fabricated information.

First-Hand Reporting

Original journalism is central to Combat Evolved's editorial approach.

Our team regularly attends combat sports events as accredited media, providing first-hand reporting from:

• Live events
• Press conferences
• Media days
• Weigh-ins
• Post-fight media scrums
• Exclusive interviews with athletes, coaches and industry professionals

Where possible, our reporting is based on information gathered directly by our journalists rather than republishing material from other outlets.

Original Content

Combat Evolved is committed to producing original editorial content.

Our coverage includes:

• Breaking news
• Event previews
• Event results and recaps
• Exclusive interviews
• Feature articles
• Technical analysis
• Opinion pieces
• Athlete profiles

Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.

Where external reporting, statistics or quotations are referenced, appropriate attribution will always be provided.

Sources

We prioritise primary sources whenever possible.

These include:

• Official announcements from sporting organisations
• Direct interviews
• Press conferences
• Accredited media access
• Official event documentation
• Publicly available regulatory information

Where secondary sources are used, they are clearly attributed.

Rumours, speculation and unverified reports are never presented as confirmed facts.

Editorial Independence

Combat Evolved maintains complete editorial independence.

Editorial decisions are made solely by our editorial team and are never influenced by advertisers, sponsors, commercial partners or third parties.

Commercial relationships do not determine what we report or how we report it.

Any sponsored content, commercial partnerships or paid promotions will be clearly disclosed to readers.

Opinion & Analysis

Opinion articles, predictions and analytical features reflect the views of the individual author.

They are intended to provide informed commentary and discussion and should not be interpreted as objective news reporting.

Where opinion is presented, we make every effort to distinguish it clearly from factual reporting.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Combat Evolved is a human-led publication.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to assist with editorial workflows, including grammar checking, proofreading, readability improvements and headline suggestions.

Artificial intelligence is not used to replace original journalism, source verification, editorial judgement or fact-checking.

Every article published on Combat Evolved is reviewed and approved by a human editor before publication.

Fairness

We are committed to reporting fairly, accurately and responsibly.

Our journalists aim to treat fighters, coaches, promoters, officials and members of the combat sports community with professionalism while maintaining the independence expected of a news publication.

Where appropriate, individuals and organisations will be given the opportunity to respond to significant factual allegations before publication.

Corrections Policy

Although we strive for complete accuracy, mistakes can occasionally occur.

When an error is brought to our attention, we will investigate it promptly and make any necessary corrections as quickly as reasonably possible.

Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our journalism is a priority.

Minor Corrections

Minor changes that do not affect the meaning of an article may be made without a correction notice.

These may include:

• Spelling mistakes
• Grammar
• Formatting
• Typographical errors
• Minor stylistic updates

Significant Corrections

If an article contains a material factual error, we will correct it as soon as possible.

Examples include:

• Incorrect fight results
• Fighter records
• Event dates or locations
• Misquoted interviews
• Incorrect statistics
• Significant factual inaccuracies

Where appropriate, we may include an Editor's Note at the bottom of the article explaining what has been corrected and when the correction was made.

Article Updates

Combat sports stories frequently develop after publication.

Articles may therefore be updated to reflect:

• New official announcements
• Fight cancellations
• Opponent changes
• Medical suspensions
• Updated rankings
• Additional comments from athletes or promotions
• New information obtained through continued reporting

Routine updates made to keep articles current will not normally require a correction notice.

Reporting an Error

If you believe an article published by Combat Evolved contains inaccurate information, we encourage you to contact us.

Please include:

• A link to the article
• A description of the suspected error
• Supporting evidence or relevant sources where available

Our editorial team reviews every genuine correction request carefully.