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“Big” John McCarthy Weighs-in on UFC’s Plans to Move Forward With UFC 249
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White continues to insist that the promotion will find a way to hold UFC 249, despite the ongoing, coronavirus pandemic, and recently “Big” John McCarthy weighed-in on that plan.
Despite the widespread restrictions on… Read More
“Big” John McCarthy Discusses Future as Ref, After Landing Bellator Commentator Gig
By FCF Staff
Although “Big” John McCarthy will be focusing on his new job as a commentator for Bellator in the coming months, the legendary referee says his time officiating, isn’t done.
Yesterday Bellator announced that it has added McCarthy… Read More
‘Big’ John McCarthy to Join Bellator Broadcast Team
By Press Release
LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has come to an agreement with John McCarthy to serve as color commentator during broadcasts on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network, which kicks off with Bellator 192… Read More
Report: Roy Nelson Suspended And Fined Following Incident With “Big” John McCarthy
By FCF Staff
As many expected would be the case, Roy Nelson has been suspended and fined, following a highly publicized incident with referee “Big” John McCarthy in September.
Nelson lightly kicked McCarthy in the back, just moments after his… Read More
Dana White Says Roy Nelson “Needs to be Buried”, Following Incident With “Big” John McCarthy”
By FCF Staff
Following Roy Nelson’s post-fight incident with referee “Big” John McCarthy at UFC FN 95 last weekend, Dana White believes the Brazilian Commission should throw the book at “Big Country”.
After Nelson knocked out Antonio Silva at the… Read More
Report: “Big” John McCarthy Says Weight Cutting a “Huge Problem” in MMA
By FCF Staff
“Big” John McCarthy has spent much of the last two decades studying mixed-martial-arts, and following UFC 177, the renowned referee has weighed in on the issue of weight cutting.
UFC 177 saw both Renan Barao and Henry… Read More
“Big” John McCarthy On The Roles Of Sanctioning Bodies And Promoters In Title Fights, Where MMA Judging Needs Improvement
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MMA pioneer and legendary referee “Big” John McCarthy talks with Full Contact Fighter about why he feels a neutral sanctioning body, not promoters, should be the organization responsible for choosing… Read More
UFC FN 95: Roy Nelson Wouldn’t Take Back Post-Fight Incident With John McCarthy
By FCF Staff
Roy Nelson has apologized for lightly kicking “Big” John McCarthy, following his KO win over “Bigfoot” Silva last night, but it sounds like the heavyweight would likely do it again.
Nelson dropped Silva in the second round… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Johnson’s Star Continues to Rise With Jaw Dropping Win
By Kelsey Mowatt
Despite the fact Demetrious Johnson had defended the flyweight title twice, and was coming off an impressive tap-out victory over John Moraga, the champ still had his fair share of critics heading into UFC on… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Johnson Flattens Benavidez, Faber Taps Out McDonald
By FCF Staff
Demetrious Johnson demonstrated to his critics that he in fact has considerable stopping power tonight at UFC on FOX 9, as the flyweight champ needed just over two minutes to KO rugged contender Joseph Benavidez.
Johnson floored… Read More
Did the UFC Conspire against Mark Coleman?
Did the UFC Conspire Against Mark Coleman?
-MMA Detective
* The perspectives featured in this story have been carefully pieced together through individual interviews taken from the Lytes Out Podcast with the following subjects
– Mark Coleman
–… Read More
UFC 31 Controversy
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Report: UFC 1 & Legendary Cutman Leon Tabbs Has Passed Away at 86
By FCF Staff
The cutman for the first ever Ultimate Fighting Championship event back in 1993, Leon Tabbs, has reportedly passed away at 86.
In addition to his work with the UFC, Tabbs worked as a cutman in boxing, and… Read More
Daniel Cormier Posts Statement Following Devastating, UFC 214 Defeat
By FCF Staff
Following his devastating defeat to longtime rival Jon Jones at UFC 214, Saturday, Daniel Cormier has issued a statement congratulating the new champ.
Jones reclaimed the light-heavyweight title by knocking out Cormier in the third round, which… Read More
UFC’s Matt Brown Responds to Accusations of Faking Low Blow: “That’s Bulls–t”
By FCF Staff
Matt Brown has forged a reputation for being a fearless fighter, so not surprisingly, the welterweight isn’t happy about accusations he faked a low blow at UFC on FOX 12.
During Brown’s memorable fight with Robbie Lawler… Read More
Ufc 62: The Song Remains The Same
UFC 62: The Song Remains the Same
Liddell stops Sobral and Griffin takes unanimous decision over Bonnar in main event rematches.
By Dustin Lee DePue
Las Vegas, August 26 — It was deja vu for
Frye’s Greatest Fight
Frye’s Greatest Fight
By Joe Hall
July 12, 1996. Defending Ultimate Fighting Champion Don Frye meets newcomer Mark Coleman in the finals of the UFC 10 eight-man tournament.
Frye is undefeated, notes… Read More
Hughes Dominates, Franca And Ludwig Surprise In Sunshine State
Hughes Dominates, Franca and Ludwig Surprise In Sunshine State
By Loretta Hunt
UFC 42: Sudden Impact will certainly not go down as one of the more dramatic evenings of MMA action. Held in
Bama’s Fight Night 19crowns A Welterweight Champ
BAMA’s Fight Night 19
Crowns A Welterweight Champ
By Jim Genia
(December 14th) The Bayside Academy of Martial Arts’ (BAMA) Fight Night 19 took place at its usual spot at the South Plainfield
Bustamante Retains Belt,while The Rookies Steal The Show
Bustamante Retains Belt,
While the Rookies Steal the Show
By Jim Genia
Bossier City, Louisiana — It was a night of fresh faces, made bloody by hard fought battles and impressive displays of