Big John McCarthy retired

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by Dostoevsky, Dec 9, 2007.


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  1. Dostoevsky

    Dostoevsky Hardcore......to the max! Full Member

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    Wow, I only just noticed that BJM retired tonight!
    And the UFC didn't even say anything about his departure! :-(

    He's as much of the UFC as the octagon and the actual name "UFC" itself!
    Been there for 14 years since UFC 2, done THOUSANDS of fights in the MMA world and not even a 'thank you' :twisted: What the hell! :fire:fire

    The guy is a legend.
     
    Dostoevsky, Dec 9, 2007
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  2. Beebs

    Beebs Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    They didn't do anything? That really sucks, I hope they do at the next PPV or something.

    The guy is a ****ing legend, fighters are often starstruck by him, he's a ref that has to sign autographs for shits sake.

    What was best about him was he was geniuenly interested in fighter saftey, he was the reason for the implementation of ref stoppages before sanctioning, and always makes sure the guy who got hurt is ok and as rediculous as it sounds is somewhat fatherly and comforting to them.

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    Beebs, Dec 9, 2007
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  3. sprite

    sprite Member Full Member

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    the pic above looks like BJM is holding the fighter like hes a baby
     
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  4. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    Didnt do a good job in the earliers UFC`s did he? I saw Patrick Smith elbow the **** out of some poor guys head in UFC2..

    Anyway why has he retired?
     
    scurlaruntings, Dec 9, 2007
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  5. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    Its on Sherdog
     
    scurlaruntings, Dec 9, 2007
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  6. ufoalf

    ufoalf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thats too bad.
     
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  7. ravtrav

    ravtrav Active Member Full Member

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    How much do you think he gets paid? Per fight?
     
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  8. AJAX

    AJAX war sonnen! Full Member

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    he was a hell of alot better then that twit of a ref in UFC 1 when guys were tapping and he didn't know what the **** to do, he would sit there with his arms held out but wouldn't stop the fight...and the guy was tapping frantically..... it was a miracle nobody got seriously hurt .
     
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  9. quintonjacksonfan

    quintonjacksonfan Active Member Full Member

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    He will be missed
     
    quintonjacksonfan, Dec 10, 2007
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  10. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    Ok no ones said WHY John has left/retired..
     
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  11. Beebs

    Beebs Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's been doing it for a long ass time, has a succesful gym, and wants to live the retired life?
     
    Beebs, Dec 10, 2007
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  12. IcanzIIravor

    IcanzIIravor Member Full Member

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    Wonder how much he was making doing it. Best of luck to him. He definitely has to be the most recognized ref in the world.
     
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  13. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Sick of Dana's BS? Seems to be a prevailing theme lately. :yep
     
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  14. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    Hmmm sounds a bit dodgy to me.His one of the most known refs in the world as well as having a huge amount of respect amongst his peers.I smell a rat.
     
    scurlaruntings, Dec 10, 2007
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  15. Beebs

    Beebs Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    And the stupid continues to run wild on this forum.

    The athletic commisions employee the refs, not the organizations, I don't think Jon was ever a Zuffa employee, only SEG before sanctioning.
     
    Beebs, Dec 10, 2007
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