Editorial Policy

Fight Artist is committed to publishing accurate, fair, transparent and responsible combat-sports journalism.

This Editorial Policy explains how we select, verify, write, review, update and correct content published on the Fight Artist website and its official social-media channels.

It applies to:

• News articles;
• Fighter profiles;
• Event announcements;
• Fight results;
• Fight analysis;
• Interviews;
• Opinion pieces;
• Rankings;
• Statistics;
• Videos and reels;
• Social-media posts;
• Sponsored content; and
• User-submitted information.

For editorial questions, corrections or concerns, contact:

Email: fightartistmedia@gmail.com
Location: India

Please use “Editorial Query” in the email subject line.

1. Our Editorial Mission

Fight Artist aims to inform, educate and engage audiences interested in:

• Mixed martial arts;
• Wrestling;
• Boxing;
• Kickboxing;
• Grappling;
• Amateur combat sports;
• Professional combat sports;
• Indian fighters and promotions; and
• International developments relevant to Indian audiences.

Our goal is to provide useful, timely and accessible coverage while supporting the growth of combat sports in India.

We aim to highlight fighters, events, gyms, promotions and stories that may not receive sufficient mainstream attention.

2. Editorial Independence

Fight Artist makes editorial decisions independently.

Our coverage is not controlled by:

• Fighters;
• Managers;
• Gyms;
• Promotions;
• Sponsors;
• Advertisers;
• Broadcasters;
• Event organisers; or
• Commercial partners.

Receiving event access, footage, interviews, hospitality, promotional material or advertising revenue does not guarantee positive coverage.

Fight Artist reserves the right to:

• Choose which stories to publish;
• Decide the timing and format of coverage;
• Verify or challenge claims;
• Include relevant criticism;
• Decline publication; and
• Remove or update content where appropriate.

3. Accuracy

We aim to publish information that is accurate at the time of publication.

Before publishing, we may review:

• Official announcements;
• Promotion websites;
• Fighter or manager statements;
• Athletic commission records;
• Event result sheets;
• Reputable fight databases;
• Broadcast footage;
• Interviews;
• Press releases;
• Public social-media posts; and
• Direct communication with relevant parties.

Combat-sports information can change quickly. Fight cards, venues, timings, records and broadcast details may change after publication.

When material information changes, we may update the content and revise the publication or update date.

4. Verification Standards

The level of verification may depend on the type and urgency of the story.

Official Announcements

Official promotion, fighter, manager, broadcaster or governing-body announcements may be treated as primary sources.

However, we may still seek additional confirmation where:

• The announcement is unclear;
• The claim is disputed;
• The account may not be authentic;
• The information has legal or reputational consequences; or
• Different official sources conflict.

Breaking News

Breaking news may be published before every detail is fully available.

In such cases, Fight Artist may:

• Clearly identify what is confirmed;
• State what remains unverified;
• Attribute information to the source;
• Avoid presenting rumours as facts; and
• Update the article as more information becomes available.

Anonymous Sources

Fight Artist may use anonymous sources where:

• The information is in the public interest;
• The source may face genuine professional or personal risk;
• The source has direct knowledge of the matter; and
• The information can be independently supported where possible.

Anonymous-source claims will not be used casually.

5. Fighter Records and Statistics

Fight records may differ across platforms because of differences in classification.

This may include:

• Amateur bouts;
• Professional bouts;
• Exhibition contests;
• Unsanctioned events;
• Walkover results;
• Tournament bouts;
• Incomplete regional records; and
• Disputed or unreported results.

Fight Artist may use one or more reliable sources when reporting a fighter’s record.

Where uncertainty exists, we may:

• Identify the source of the record;
• State that the record is reported or approximate;
• Separate amateur and professional records;
• Note conflicting data; or
• Request confirmation from the fighter, manager or promotion.

Fight Artist does not knowingly combine amateur and professional records in a misleading way.

6. Event Information

Event-related content may include:

• Fight cards;
• Bout order;
• Date and venue;
• Start time;
• Broadcast information;
• Ticket information;
• Weight classes;
• Fighter replacements;
• Weigh-in results; and
• Official results.

Because event information may change, readers should verify final details through the official promotion, broadcaster, venue or ticketing provider.

Fight Artist may update event pages without publishing a separate correction notice when changes are routine and clearly reflected.

7. Fight Results

Fight Artist aims to report results based on:

• Official result cards;
• Promotion announcements;
• Broadcast decisions;
• Commission records;
• Verified event representatives; or
• Other reliable primary sources.

Where an official result is later changed, overturned or declared a no contest, we may update the original report.

Unofficial scorecards and audience opinions will be clearly distinguished from official results.

8. Fight Analysis

Fight analysis may include:

• Technical breakdowns;
• Tactical observations;
• Round-by-round summaries;
• Scoring discussion;
• Fighter strengths and weaknesses;
• Matchup comparisons; and
• Predictions.

Analysis is interpretive and may differ from official judges, fighters, coaches or other analysts.

Where possible, Fight Artist aims to base analysis on complete fight footage rather than short highlights.

We will avoid presenting speculation as a confirmed fact.

9. Opinion and Commentary

Opinion content represents the views of the author or contributor.

Opinion pieces should be clearly distinguishable from straight news reporting.

Opinions may include:

• Predictions;
• Rankings;
• Matchup preferences;
• Judging criticism;
• Promotion strategy;
• Fighter development;
• Industry commentary; and
• Editorial perspectives.

Opinion does not excuse factual inaccuracy. Factual claims within opinion content should still be supported and corrected where necessary.

10. Rumours and Unconfirmed Reports

Fight Artist may report rumours only where they are newsworthy and responsibly sourced.

We aim to:

• Label rumours as unconfirmed;
• Identify the source where appropriate;
• Avoid sensational headlines that imply certainty;
• Seek comment from relevant parties; and
• Update or remove claims when new information becomes available.

We will not knowingly publish fabricated rumours or unsupported personal allegations.

11. Headlines and Thumbnails

Headlines, thumbnails and social-media captions should accurately reflect the underlying content.

Fight Artist aims to avoid:

• Misleading clickbait;
• False claims of confirmation;
• Fabricated quotations;
• Exaggerated fight records;
• Misleading injury claims;
• Edited images that falsely imply an event occurred; and
• Thumbnails that misrepresent the people or events discussed.

Creative or dramatic presentation may be used, but it should not materially distort the facts.

12. Quotations

Direct quotations should be accurate and presented in context.

Fight Artist may:

• Correct minor grammatical errors without changing meaning;
• Translate quotations;
• Shorten quotations for clarity;
• Remove repetition; or
• Paraphrase where appropriate.

Where a quotation has been translated, summarised or lightly edited, we may state this where context requires.

We will not knowingly invent quotations or attribute words to a person who did not say them.

13. Interviews

Interview subjects may be asked questions relating to:

• Their career;
• Upcoming fights;
• Training;
• Personal journey;
• Industry issues; and
• Public controversies.

Fight Artist does not normally allow interview subjects to control final editorial wording.

However, we may verify:

• Names;
• Dates;
• Records;
• Technical terms;
• Translations; and
• Sensitive factual details.

We may decline to publish statements that are unlawful, defamatory, threatening or unsupported.

14. Right of Reply

Where a report contains a serious allegation or criticism concerning an identifiable person or organisation, Fight Artist may seek their response before or shortly after publication.

The response may be:

• Included in the original article;
• Added as an update;
• Published separately; or
• Summarised where appropriate.

A person’s failure to respond does not prevent publication where the report is responsibly sourced and in the public interest.

15. Fairness

Fight Artist aims to represent relevant viewpoints fairly.

Fairness does not always require equal space for every position.

The weight given to a view may depend on:

• Available evidence;
• Relevance;
• Credibility;
• Public interest; and
• Whether a claim is supported or disputed.

We will not knowingly create false balance between well-supported facts and unsupported claims.

16. Conflicts of Interest

Writers, editors and contributors should disclose material conflicts of interest that could affect coverage.

Examples include:

• A financial relationship with a fighter or promotion;
• Employment by a covered organisation;
• Management or representation of a fighter;
• Personal involvement in a dispute;
• Sponsorship;
• Paid travel or accommodation; and
• Ownership of a related business.

Where relevant, Fight Artist may disclose the relationship to readers or assign the story to another contributor.

17. Gifts, Access and Hospitality

Fight Artist may receive:

• Media credentials;
• Event access;
• Interview opportunities;
• Press materials;
• Travel support;
• Hospitality;
• Merchandise; or
• Review access.

Such access does not guarantee favourable treatment.

Where a benefit is substantial and relevant to the reader’s understanding, Fight Artist may disclose it.

18. Sponsored Content

Sponsored content may include:

• Paid articles;
• Brand partnerships;
• Event promotions;
• Sponsored videos;
• Paid social-media posts;
• Affiliate content; and
• Advertorial features.

Sponsored content should be clearly identified using labels such as:

• Sponsored;
• Advertisement;
• Paid Partnership;
• Promotional Feature; or
• In Association With.

Sponsors may provide factual information, branding material and campaign requirements, but should not control unrelated editorial coverage.

Fight Artist will not knowingly disguise paid promotion as independent reporting.

19. Affiliate Links

Some articles may contain affiliate links.

Fight Artist may earn a commission when a reader completes a qualifying purchase or action through such a link.

Affiliate relationships should not determine whether a product, service or event receives positive editorial treatment.

Where appropriate, affiliate content will include a disclosure.

20. Advertising

Advertisements may be displayed by third-party networks, including Google AdSense.

Advertisers do not control Fight Artist’s independent editorial coverage.

The appearance of an advertisement does not necessarily indicate endorsement by Fight Artist.

Editorial content and advertising should be presented in a way that avoids misleading readers about which material is paid.

21. Press Releases and Promotional Material

Fight Artist may receive press releases, posters, media kits and promotional statements.

Such material may be:

• Quoted;
• Summarised;
• Rewritten;
• Verified;
• Challenged;
• Supplemented with independent context; or
• Declined.

We aim not to publish press releases as independent reporting without meaningful editorial review or clear attribution.

22. Originality

Fight Artist aims to publish original and useful content.

We do not knowingly:

• Copy complete articles from other publications;
• Republish another creator’s work without permission;
• Present press releases as original reporting;
• Use automated rewriting to disguise copied material; or
• Publish content that adds no meaningful value.

Where another publication first reports a story, Fight Artist may credit and link to the original source where appropriate.

23. Artificial Intelligence

Fight Artist may use artificial-intelligence tools to support tasks such as:

• Transcription;
• Translation;
• Research organisation;
• Draft structuring;
• Grammar correction;
• Headline suggestions; and
• Data formatting.

AI-generated output should not be treated as automatically accurate.

Material facts, records, quotations and event details should be reviewed before publication.

Fight Artist remains responsible for the content it publishes.

AI should not be used to fabricate:

• Quotes;
• Sources;
• Fight results;
• Statistics;
• Interviews;
• Photographs presented as real; or
• Events that did not occur.

Where synthetic or AI-generated visuals could reasonably mislead viewers, they should be labelled or presented in a clearly creative context.

24. Images, Videos and Media

Fight Artist may use:

• Original media;
• Licensed media;
• Media submitted with permission;
• Official promotional material;
• Embedded public posts;
• Screenshots;
• Short clips; and
• Limited third-party material used for editorial purposes.

We aim to:

• Provide credit where reasonably possible;
• Avoid removing ownership marks without permission;
• Use media in context;
• Respond to legitimate rights-holder concerns; and
• Avoid falsely presenting edited or generated media as authentic.

Copyright concerns may be submitted under the Fight Artist Copyright and Takedown Policy.

25. Graphic and Image Editing

Fight Artist may crop, resize, colour-grade or add text and branding to images for editorial presentation.

Editing should not materially alter the meaning of a news image.

We will avoid edits that falsely suggest:

• A fighter attended an event;
• Two people appeared together;
• A fight was officially booked;
• A person made a statement;
• A result occurred; or
• A real event happened when it did not.

Illustrations, concept art and promotional mock-ups should be identified where necessary.

26. Sensitive Content

Combat-sports coverage may include:

• Injuries;
• Knockouts;
• Blood;
• Medical stoppages;
• Weight-cutting issues;
• Deaths;
• Abuse allegations; and
• Distressing footage.

Fight Artist may use warnings or limit graphic material where appropriate.

We aim not to publish disturbing content solely for shock value.

27. Children and Young Athletes

Coverage involving minors requires additional care.

Fight Artist may limit publication of:

• Personal contact details;
• School information;
• Precise home location;
• Sensitive medical information;
• Distressing imagery; and
• Material that could create unreasonable risk.

Where appropriate, we may seek consent from a parent, lawful guardian, authorised manager, coach or promotion.

28. Privacy and Personal Information

Fight Artist balances public-interest reporting with individual privacy.

We generally avoid publishing unnecessary private information such as:

• Home addresses;
• Personal phone numbers;
• Private email addresses;
• Financial account information;
• Identification documents;
• Confidential medical records; and
• Information that creates a clear safety risk.

Public figures and athletes may have a reduced expectation of privacy concerning their professional activities, but they retain privacy rights in personal matters.

29. Allegations and Legal Matters

Reports involving allegations, misconduct, criminal matters, contractual disputes or regulatory action require careful sourcing.

Fight Artist aims to:

• Use neutral language;
• Distinguish allegations from proven facts;
• Identify the source of the claim;
• Seek a response where appropriate;
• Avoid declaring guilt before an official determination; and
• Update the story when the legal or factual position changes.

30. Medical Information

Fight Artist may report publicly confirmed injuries, medical suspensions or health developments relevant to competition.

We will avoid presenting speculation as a medical diagnosis.

Medical, nutrition and weight-cutting content is for general information and should not replace professional medical advice.

31. Deaths and Serious Injuries

Reporting deaths or serious injuries requires sensitivity.

Where possible, Fight Artist aims to rely on confirmation from:

• Family representatives;
• Teams;
• Promotions;
• Authorities;
• Hospitals;
• Governing bodies; or
• Reliable news organisations.

We aim to avoid publishing unconfirmed death reports or unnecessarily graphic material.

32. Corrections

Fight Artist welcomes correction requests.

A correction request should include:

• The article or post URL;
• The information believed to be inaccurate;
• The correct information;
• Supporting evidence; and
• The sender’s relationship to the matter.

Requests may be sent to:

fightartistmedia@gmail.com

Please use “Correction Request” in the subject line.

33. Types of Editorial Updates

Fight Artist may make different types of updates.

Minor Edit

A minor edit may correct:

• Grammar;
• Spelling;
• Formatting;
• Broken links;
• Punctuation; or
• Non-material wording.

Minor edits may be made without a correction note.

Factual Correction

A factual correction addresses a material error, such as:

• An incorrect fighter record;
• A wrong event date;
• A misidentified person;
• An inaccurate result;
• A false quotation; or
• A material numerical error.

A correction note may be added where appropriate.

Clarification

A clarification may be added where the original wording was accurate but potentially unclear or incomplete.

Update

An update may add newly available information to an ongoing story.

Retraction

A retraction may be issued where the central basis of an article is shown to be materially false or unreliable.

34. Removal Requests

Fight Artist does not automatically remove accurate editorial content simply because it is unfavourable.

Removal may be considered where:

• The content is materially false;
• Publication creates a serious and unnecessary privacy risk;
• The material infringes legal rights;
• A court or competent authority requires removal;
• The content was published in error;
• The public-interest basis no longer justifies continued publication; or
• Exceptional humanitarian circumstances apply.

Where removal is not appropriate, Fight Artist may instead:

• Correct the content;
• Add an update;
• Add a response;
• Limit personal details;
• Replace media; or
• Remove search-engine indexing where justified.

35. Article Dates

Articles may display:

• Original publication date;
• Last updated date; or
• Both.

Fight Artist should not change a publication date merely to make old content appear newly published.

Where an article is substantially revised, the updated date may be displayed.

36. Archiving

Fight Artist may keep older articles available as part of its editorial archive.

Archived articles may reflect information available at the time of publication.

Where a later development materially changes the story, Fight Artist may add an update or link to newer coverage.

37. User Comments and Community Contributions

Where comments or community features are available, users must not submit content that is:

• Threatening;
• Defamatory;
• Hateful;
• Discriminatory;
• Sexually explicit;
• Fraudulent;
• Infringing;
• Spam;
• Unlawful; or
• Intended to harass fighters or other users.

Fight Artist may moderate, edit, restrict or remove user contributions.

Publication of a user comment does not mean Fight Artist endorses it.

38. Reader Complaints

Editorial complaints should be sent to:

fightartistmedia@gmail.com

Please include:

• Your full name;
• The relevant URL;
• A clear description of the concern;
• Supporting evidence;
• The outcome you are requesting; and
• Your relationship to the matter, where relevant.

Fight Artist may request additional information before completing its review.

39. Review of Complaints

Fight Artist may:

• Review the original sources;
• Contact the writer or editor;
• Seek additional evidence;
• Contact relevant parties;
• Correct or clarify content;
• Add a response;
• Reject unsupported complaints; or
• Seek legal or professional advice.

The appropriate action will depend on the seriousness and evidence available.

40. No Editorial Guarantee

Submission of a press release, event poster, fighter profile, interview request or news tip does not guarantee publication.

Fight Artist may decline content because of:

• Insufficient verification;
• Limited public interest;
• Lack of editorial resources;
• Legal concerns;
• Repetition;
• Poor-quality media;
• Unclear permissions; or
• Inconsistency with our editorial priorities.

41. Changes to This Editorial Policy

Fight Artist may update this Editorial Policy to reflect changes in:

• Editorial practices;
• Website features;
• Technology;
• Legal requirements;
• Advertising relationships; or
• Industry standards.

The revised policy will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

42. Contact Us

For editorial questions, complaints, correction requests or concerns, contact:

Fight Artist
Email: fightartistmedia@gmail.com
Location: India

Suggested email subject lines include:

• Editorial Query;
• Correction Request;
• Right of Reply;
• Content Concern; or
• Fighter Record Update.