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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
Color Commentator for Showtime & Bellator MMA. Co-Host of the Weighing In Podcast. Haven’t been around the Sport of MMA that long,,,, just from the beginning
mmareferee.comBorn October 12Joined August 2012
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
Well if you were shooting a takedown as a boxer and that caused both you and your opponent to fall out and the fight could not go on, you would lose by DQ because you fouled your opponent. If it was MMA it would be a no contest or a Tech Decision based upon the round
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YeSwan
@TheDonPablito
@JohnMcCarthyMMA I have a question about boxing and also MMA say a fighter is on the ropes in the ring if I go to shoot a takedown on him and we both fall out off the ring and both cannot continue what happens with the fight. Might be a stupid question.
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Dr. Michael Schwartz
@Ringsidemd
If there is ever a concern on the part of the inspector or referee, they will inform the ringside physician to take a look at the athlete to make certain they are ok to continue. We all work together to protect the fighter.
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
There is an inspector in the corner watching what is being applied to the fighter. Water is always permitted. So the fighter can ingest water and blow water out twitter.com/ozmanmark/stat…
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
There is an inspector in the corner watching what is being applied to the fighter. Water is always permitted. So the fighter can ingest water and blow water out
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@ozmanmark
@JohnMcCarthyMMA I went back and watched Paul Buentello v Kirill after listening to yours and @THEREALPUNK last @WeighingIn podcast. I noticed Paul's team at the end of the 2nd, tried to irrigate his nose. Is this something a ringside official can allow?
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
Yes,,,,If you have a low-blow at the sound of the bell, you should call time and advise the gatekeepers to hold everyone outside of the cage. Go through normal protocol for the low blow. Once the fighter says they are good, open the gates and start your 1 minute rest period
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FretwoodMack
@FretwoodMack
@JohnMcCarthyMMA in the case of a low blow at the buzzer (Stamann v Lacerda), is there opportunity for a 5min recovery either before fighters go to the corners or after that but before the start of the next round?
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
Well it has to come at sometime, and that time has come for my friend
@gloverteixeira
You my friend are the epitome of a warrior. Yes you are too tough for your own good, but you have always been that way! Congratulations on an amazing career. You will always be a champion
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
I honestly did not want to watch
@ShogunRua
fight again. He was always a favorite to watch in the ring or cage, But loved seeing the Brazilian crowd showing him the respect he deserved with a standing ovation. Thank you Mauricio for all of the wars and all of the special moments
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
Binged the
@Showtime
Docu-series “Outcry”. Have to give big time props to
@StephenEspinoza
and everyone involved. Absolutely a must watch series. This young man Greg Kelly handled this situation with honesty, integrity and a bullet proof belief that the truth would be known
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
That being said, no licensed Nevada official should be taking any part in this. They should take a stand and say “No I’m not doing that” Every man involved will have to eventually account for their decisions. Sometimes the hardest road is the right road to take
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
They are being used in the same way boxing officials were first ‘Grandfathered” in when MMA started being regulated. You can’t have someone certified when there is no certification. But you cannot ask for someone better than Jason, Mark or Chris as far as knowing when’s enough twitter.com/aaronbronstete…
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
They are being used in the same way boxing officials were first ‘Grandfathered” in when MMA started being regulated. You can’t have someone certified when there is no certification. But you cannot ask for someone better than Jason, Mark or Chris as far as knowing when’s enough
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Aaron Bronsteter
@aaronbronsteter
Replying to @JohnMcCarthyMMA
Why are MMA referees and judges being utilized and have they received formal training on how the bouts are scored and officiated? Did they have to apply for certification to officiate?
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
Exactly that. The skill level is only what God allows you to withstand. Handing out Trauma to the brain with no ability to defend against it only makes this appeal to people wanting to see a train crash and that’s what they will get
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Contrivesial Carl
@bnperry1
Replying to @JohnMcCarthyMMA
I don’t see the skill behind it and is why I’m not a fan What’s your reasons, John?
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
Sorry, but no….. I will not be talking about a Slap league
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Little Mac
@Martytude
Congrats @danawhite on a well produced @powerslapleague show. @THEREALPUNK and @JohnMcCarthyMMA you guys going to discuss the first episode? Great editing. Herzog/Mark Smith are refs of the "fights". interesting characters.
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
It amazes me how someone who has never been part of the sport, never worked for one of the large promotions, acts and talks like they know something about what fighters are paid. Your “belief” that the UFC is where Ngannou would make the most money only verifies you know nothing
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Goofcon
@angry_goof
Replying to @JohnMcCarthyMMA @francis_ngannou and @ufc
His "beliefs" cost millions of fans the opportunity to see him fight the best. His "beliefs" aren't going to get him paid more in another promotion. This was a selfish move by Francis that results in the fans losing.
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
Simply put
@francis_ngannou
did not get released by the
@ufc
. He fought out his contract while still being the Heavyweight Champion. Make no mistake, Francis is in no way afraid of anyone fighting in the UFC. He is a man of extraordinary courage who stands for his beliefs
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
Cannot say I am as hungry as you Mike, but I can tell you I am absolutely fucking motivated by you and your attitude!! Keep fighting brother an know that there is always a hand available to help you if needed. Keep Strong my friend
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Mike Swick
@officialswick
In case you need a little motivation today…
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
No, it is not illegal to push off your opponents face with an open hand as long as your fingers do not gouge/touch your opponent’s eyes
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Ben
@ben_scraper
@JohnMcCarthyMMA is it explicitly illegal to push off the opponents face with an open hand? Not sure if Dominick Cruz misspoke or what
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
1. Fighting is something you do, fighting is not something you are. Let people see the real you. 2. Prepare yourself for the day you must walk away. Make sure you are the decision maker on when that time comes, not someone else. 3. Do your best, be honest about the effort
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BeeMan
@TheTrueBeeMan
What’s 3 valuable life lessons you learned from being inside the octagon and or around other fighters/coaches? @THEREALPUNK @JohnMcCarthyMMA
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
The second that his arm dislocates based upon a submission being applied by his opponent the fight is over. I cannot make every official understand what they are looking at. The missed dislocated elbow was a mistake. Same as calling the fight as a TKO
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ScottyTalksMMA 🥊🤼🥋
@ScottyTalksMMA
Replying to @JohnMcCarthyMMA
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
Wrong, and wrong
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MMA Gearhead
@FightFan1993
Replying to @sebclem09 and @JohnMcCarthyMMA
That fight was stopped because Hill wasn’t defending himself. It wasn’t until after that the ref realized he dislocated his shoulder. But by then it was stopped because he wasn’t defending himself
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
And that is why when you get choked unconscious or you allow the leg or arm to break or dislocate, it’s called a “Technical Submission”. This tells anyone in the sport looking up the fight that the fighter never stopped, the referee called it
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MMA Ape
@MMA_Ape
If you don’t tap out, you never submitted right? So if you get choked unconscious, should you lose by technical knockout rather then by submission? @MarcRatnerUFC @lthomasnews @arielhelwani @marcgoddard_uk @HerbDeanMMA @JohnMcCarthyMMA @OnPointMMA
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
When the
@ufc
went to the
@usantidoping
program, IV’s were banned because they are a way for someone to possibly cheat by diluting their system after taking a prohibited substance. Soon after that many A/C followed suit and banned them
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Shawn Parr
@TheRealStunna33
@JohnMcCarthyMMA Why are fighters not allowed to use IV treatment after they’ve successfully made weight
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
No, not if he got an equity share of the company. You have consider what he has to bring to the company to make up for that. If he does fight for
@PFLMMA
he is going to get paid, so he is a winner in this venture whether it’s a good deal for the PFL or not. Only time will tell
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Jørdan Møhler
@jordanmohler
Replying to @JohnMcCarthyMMA @jakepaul and @PFLMMA
Would you say different if he signed to @BellatorMMA ?
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Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
I think it is a great move for
@jakepaul
and shows how business savvy he really is. I can’t say the same for the
@PFLMMA
at this time. It is going to take time to see how positive his presence is for them and if it was a good move for everyone involved
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IVthEstateMMA
@IVthEstateMMA
Love him or hate him, Paul appears to be sticking to claims of giving fighters more opportunities for better pay. What do you guys make of this move, & should @NateDiaz209 accept the offer to wecolme Jake Paul to the world of MMA fighting? #danawhite #ufc #mma @JohnMcCarthyMMA
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