Comments on: John McCarthy leaves The Fight Network and hints at possible return to officiating http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/08/john-mccarthy-leaves-the-fight-network-and-hints-at-possible-return-to-officiating/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:48:23 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Robert http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/08/john-mccarthy-leaves-the-fight-network-and-hints-at-possible-return-to-officiating/comment-page-1/#comment-53120 Robert Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:57:29 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7664#comment-53120 KTru just admit you're WRONG stating John McCarthy only refereed for the UFC that's what you said.You're also not the only one who reads articles you should have read Big John's bio that way you would not be posting untrue comments KTru. KTru just admit you’re WRONG stating John McCarthy only refereed for the UFC that’s what you said.You’re also not the only one who reads articles you should have read Big John’s bio that way you would not be posting untrue comments KTru.

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]]> By: KTru http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/08/john-mccarthy-leaves-the-fight-network-and-hints-at-possible-return-to-officiating/comment-page-1/#comment-53109 KTru Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:06:26 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7664#comment-53109 He may have did a COUPLE other events, but according to the write up on this topic, it did read that exact line. ( Yeah some of us actually read the articles too). Plus Big John had many other "jobs" going on as well. While he was a cop, he also was a Tactics and Self Defense instructor who taught many policemen and women the "how to" techniques and even BJJ. That was his day job. And oh yeah, he also trains others at being a ref. So why would I just think that the UFC was the ONLY job he had? He may have did a COUPLE other events, but according to the write up on this topic, it did read that exact line. ( Yeah some of us actually read the articles too).

Plus Big John had many other “jobs” going on as well. While he was a cop, he also was a Tactics and Self Defense instructor who taught many policemen and women the “how to” techniques and even BJJ. That was his day job. And oh yeah, he also trains others at being a ref.

So why would I just think that the UFC was the ONLY job he had?

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]]> By: Robert http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/08/john-mccarthy-leaves-the-fight-network-and-hints-at-possible-return-to-officiating/comment-page-1/#comment-53096 Robert Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:43:44 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7664#comment-53096 KTru before you posts comments make sure there right John McCarthy refereed other event besides the UFC he did events in Japan including the Akebono vs. Royce Gracie fight among others.What did you think he only worked as a referee once a month? KTru before you posts comments make sure there right John McCarthy refereed other event besides the UFC he did events in Japan including the Akebono vs. Royce Gracie fight among others.What did you think he only worked as a referee once a month?

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]]> By: Loco541 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/08/john-mccarthy-leaves-the-fight-network-and-hints-at-possible-return-to-officiating/comment-page-1/#comment-52541 Loco541 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:50:39 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7664#comment-52541 i hope he does come back to reffing, he was a true professional and one of the very few refs i could never disagree with. I almost think he should do some reffing classes, teach these other refs how to actually call a fight. I swear im sick of mazagati(dont know if i spelled it right) and these other refs being tarded and calling fights wrong or stopping them to early. i hope he does come back to reffing, he was a true professional and one of the very few refs i could never disagree with. I almost think he should do some reffing classes, teach these other refs how to actually call a fight. I swear im sick of mazagati(dont know if i spelled it right) and these other refs being tarded and calling fights wrong or stopping them to early.

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]]> By: Brandon http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/08/john-mccarthy-leaves-the-fight-network-and-hints-at-possible-return-to-officiating/comment-page-1/#comment-52537 Brandon Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:24:38 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7664#comment-52537 I'm pretty sure I've seen McCarthy ref some fights out in Japan for either K1 or the Inoki event.... Terrible news though on The Fight Network. It was really good when he was on doing pre fight and post fight shows and shooting the breeze with Randy and Mauro. His work along side Mauro for the TKO event was great, I'd even wager to say he was better then Rogan since you could tell he would give an impartial opinion instead of playing favorites like Joe sometimes tends to do. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen McCarthy ref some fights out in Japan for either K1 or the Inoki event….

Terrible news though on The Fight Network. It was really good when he was on doing pre fight and post fight shows and shooting the breeze with Randy and Mauro. His work along side Mauro for the TKO event was great, I’d even wager to say he was better then Rogan since you could tell he would give an impartial opinion instead of playing favorites like Joe sometimes tends to do.

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]]> By: Neil http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/08/john-mccarthy-leaves-the-fight-network-and-hints-at-possible-return-to-officiating/comment-page-1/#comment-52525 Neil Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:18:52 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7664#comment-52525 It's hard to excalim how excited I am at the possibility that Big John back to reff'ng. After some wonly officiating these past few years, it would be great for him to come back and show them all how it's done.. or at least do the main events. Seeing Roy Nelson (who may not have won anyway) get stood up against Arlovski was terrible. Big Dan's Thompson stoppage was quite questionable, in my eyes. I've got to wonder if McCarthy will still get in on Fight Network Radio on Mondays and Fridays though... It’s hard to excalim how excited I am at the possibility that Big John back to reff’ng. After some wonly officiating these past few years, it would be great for him to come back and show them all how it’s done.. or at least do the main events. Seeing Roy Nelson (who may not have won anyway) get stood up against Arlovski was terrible. Big Dan’s Thompson stoppage was quite questionable, in my eyes.

I’ve got to wonder if McCarthy will still get in on Fight Network Radio on Mondays and Fridays though…

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]]> By: Tim http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/08/john-mccarthy-leaves-the-fight-network-and-hints-at-possible-return-to-officiating/comment-page-1/#comment-52512 Tim Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:05:51 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7664#comment-52512 Big John was the best and he'll be the best if/when he comes back. Big John was the best and he’ll be the best if/when he comes back.

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]]> By: KTru http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/08/john-mccarthy-leaves-the-fight-network-and-hints-at-possible-return-to-officiating/comment-page-1/#comment-52507 KTru Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:31:27 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7664#comment-52507 An official since UFC 2 in 1994, McCarthy officiated his final match at last December’s live season finale for the sixth season of The Ultimate Fighter. Despite being employed by the commission, McCarthy only officiated bouts under the UFC banner. MCCARTHY ONLY OFFICIATED BOUTS UNDER THE UFC BANNER. An official since UFC 2 in 1994, McCarthy officiated his final match at last December’s live season finale for the sixth season of The Ultimate Fighter. Despite being employed by the commission, McCarthy only officiated bouts under the UFC banner.

MCCARTHY ONLY OFFICIATED BOUTS UNDER THE UFC BANNER.

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]]> By: Robert http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/08/john-mccarthy-leaves-the-fight-network-and-hints-at-possible-return-to-officiating/comment-page-1/#comment-52503 Robert Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:17:59 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7664#comment-52503 John McCarthy was not employed as a referee by the UFC he worked for the athletic commision and he did ref other events besides ones in the UFC. John McCarthy was not employed as a referee by the UFC he worked for the athletic commision and he did ref other events besides ones in the UFC.

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]]> By: Tony Fennen http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/10/08/john-mccarthy-leaves-the-fight-network-and-hints-at-possible-return-to-officiating/comment-page-1/#comment-52495 Tony Fennen Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:24:47 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7664#comment-52495 I think Big John is what the sport is missing... He should not restrict himself to only UFC events. I think Big John is what the sport is missing… He should not restrict himself to only UFC events.

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