Big John McCarthy
@JohnMcCarthyMMA
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Co-Host of the Weighing In Podcast. Haven’t been around the Sport of MMA that long….. just from the beginning
Joined August 2012
Judge Shelyna Brown says @cainmma is a danger to all Santa Clara residents which we know is untrue. Yes, he is a danger to 1 resident, while that 1 resident is free and is a danger to every child in Santa Clara county and beyond!! Where is the logic?.
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Brendan my brother, they get 10 seconds to get to a standing position, not to the restarting of the fight.
Seems @francis_ngannou was fighting more than just Fury and the judges in Saudi Arabia. Last time I checked if a fighter gets knocked down they get 10 secs ya? 👀 . 🎥 X Just Bleed media
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Explain to me the reason any MMA writer feels the need to attack the legitimacy of what @joerogan has brought to the sport of MMA in the past, present or in the future. Without Joe’s enthusiasm, energy & ability to talk up the fighters, the sport would never have grown as fast.
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It is inherently bad for the sport and unbelievably embarrassing to hear people who supposedly know the sport of MMA smear the actions of @HerbDeanMMA as if he was responsible for the knockout of @JamahalH @ufc 300. Let’s make this as clear as possible for everyone. Herb was.
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Whose belts did you borrow or steal for this photo? Real fighters don’t pose with championship belts won by others.
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7 years ago today these 2 Warriors put everything they had into a 20+minute moment in time that still leaves me in awe today. Hard to explain how much was left in the cage that night…. never forget
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Everything thrown in this situation is considered a legal strike.
So are these hammer fists to the back of the head illegal? Not that it would’ve mattered, but why is no one talking about this? I am just wondering as a ref, is this legit?.@JohnMcCarthyMMA @THEREALPUNK
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Wanted to say thank you to @TheNotoriousMMA for the thoughtfulness of his words and the toasty he made while flying into New York City on September 11th. Many of us lost a person or loved one forever on that day. The hurt will never leave… Never Forget!!.
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Nope, not while I was refereeing. Those need to be cut short.
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Sorry Jon, but the fact is Dana was not there since UFC 1. Dana started at UFC 30…… 7 years later.
It felt awesome to get that level of recognition from the boss, the man that’s literally been here since UFC 1. I know the haters are not gonna like his comments but Dana’s a pretty hard person to argue with. @danawhite has had a front row seat to my entire career, facts are.
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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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So @HenryCejudo has not fought in 617 days. @GeorgesStPierre had not fought for 1450 days and was given a Middleweight Title fight with @bisping after being gone for more than twice the time. Does @danawhite really expect people to believe that Henry just can’t jump the line??.
So if I had blonde hair and blue eyes or if I was a Canadian with a accent,maybe you would give it to me? I defend both my belts unlike GPS. I left on top and retired on that Monday to give the rest of the division’S a chance. You are plain out scared that I will win.@danawhite
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Have to say that @TeamKhabib deserves an apology from whatever airline he was ejected from. The man speaks English well and there is not a more capable person on that plane to help others in an emergency situation than the man that was sitting in that exit row seat. Someone.
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Tonight I lost my best friend and I want you to know how special he was to me. How special…. well, for all my life I called him Dad. He made me, he taught me, he scolded me and he cheered for me. He was profoundly opinionated, passionate, fierce and embodied with a burning
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Sorry @ufc & @MeganOlivi but to say if @KChimaev gets a win tonight he sets a record for fastest time to win 3 fights in the UFC??? How about a guy named @realroyce who did it in 1 night at UFC 1 and then 4 more at UFC 2. Fake stats.The kid is great, but don’t forget the old guys.
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I love ya DC, but you have to know the rules before saying the ref was wrong, Unified Rules of Boxing state“Keep an eye on the standing boxer and make sure he stays in neutral corner. If boxer comes out, STOP THE COUNT, put boxer back into neutral corner and then resume counting”.
I agree with @andreward the count was crazy slow! He isn’t supposed to stop counting to tell deontay to go to his corner. #FuryvsWilderIII.
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Alright @funkmasterMMA I see that what I say causes you great distress. The fact that I don’t agree on a single round should not effect or impact your life in anyway. I said you fought a great fight and you did, congratulations. Name calling…really, champions are above that.
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Just want to apologize to @JonnyBones for all of the idiots that mock a very kind and giving gesture in giving out winter jackets to people in need. I salute the thought and kindness and appreciate anyone who goes out of their way to be kind and giving during the Holidays.
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Sorry but controlling the Octagon does not give you the round. @WonderboyMMA landed the cleaner harder shots in the first 3 rounds. Sad that people that are supposed to know about the sport are lacking greatly in their knowledge of what is scored in a round #AskBJM.
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Thank you @ufc for finally putting this fight where it belongs!! This fight was the toughest and greatest fight I ever refereed. Congratulations to @rory_macdonald & @Ruthless_RL you both gave a part of your soul!!
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It’s the people that pick you up when you have fallen that live in your heart forever. Brother, Sister, Friend or foe. Special people do special things. Way to go @GilbertDurinho
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25 years ago today, I was a small part of something that changed my life forever. Thank you and Happy 25th Anniversary to the @ufc you will always have a special place in my heart
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Some people may dislike the persona established by @dillondanis But his true colors were shown when he stepped up to help a young man that was being mistreated and abused by his peers. Thank you Dillon for showing this young man a direction that can positively alter his future!.
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I have seen many tweets about the last episode of GOT saying how disappointed they are with the ending. I truly liked the ending. Ned Starks children are ruling Westeros & the 6 Kingdoms, The North, past the Wall & possibly West of Westeros!! Thank you @HBO for a great series.
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Well, 6 broken ribs and one punctured lung later, I have figured out that lumberjacks need way more respect!!!
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Holy Hell, @marcgoddard_uk @MarcRatnerUFC I just watched the worst job of officiating at an @UFC event ever!!! Please just don’t let him do another fight…. EVER!!!.
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This is the type of mindset that keeps moving MMA forward. Respect of a worthy opponent who stands their ground gives his all and shows their strength, talent and grit. Love what Khabib brings to the sport and how his message can be applied in the future.
Thank you for the fight @paulhughesmma and for the experience, I invite you and your whole team and family to Dagestan, any time you want, believe me you will like it and your arrival will serve as a good example for many young generations ✋.
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Thank you to the brave members of the @LVMPD who went towards the storm to protect the innocent while still fearing 4 their safety!.
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I want to thank my man @ChaelSonnen for setting the record straight and letting me & every other MMA fan out there know that not only did Chael never lose a fight, but he never in all that time received an injury!!! Definitely an all-time best!!
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I want to thank everyone for all of the kind words and wishes for a successful future. It means a great deal to me and it is appreciated. I hope you all tune in to @BellatorMMA.
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Feel so bad for @CatZingano , but that was the absolutely right call by @marcgoddard_uk Cat was kicked with a legal kick, it was a toe that caught her in the eye, but it was not illegal and is not the same as being poked with a finger.
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It needs to be clear to everyone that @MeganA_mma is an outstanding MMA competitor who deserves more respect from all of her peers. We need to do better.
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And this is something that simply has to change.
The breakdown of revenue paid to athletes by major sports leagues in the US. One of these things is not like the others 🤔
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This is what a real leader looks like!! Thank you @ScottCoker for being a man of integrity and taking care of the people you work with. Proud to be a part of @BellatorMMA
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COVID is no joke. It is a serious illness that took the life of my Mother-in-Law. I truly hope and pray for @danawhite and his entire family to have a speedy and full recovery from this nasty virus.
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Crushed and devastated to learn that @Anthony_Rumble has passed away. AJ was one of the good guys, he was a great man with a huge heart. God Bless you AJ, I will miss you my brother. RIP Rumble.
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Congrats to @TheNotoriousMMA U represented yourself & the sport of MMA with an incredible performance against the best in boxing #AskBJM.
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Joshua Fabia is a Snake oil salesman. He is a conman. The fact that he has come out saying anything about Diego, his problems or financial situation shows his lack of character & best of all he is saying the NSAC told Diego to throw a fight??? 100% full of shit, flat out LIAR!!!.
Joshua Fabia on Sanchez split: ‘Diego has clearly been taking advantage of me for two years’
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Congratulations on an outstanding performance @TeamKhabib and an absolutely flawless career!!! You deserve all of the accolades bestowed upon you. You are incredible and I want to thank you for how you competed and the way you represented the sport of MMA.
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1/2 @dc_mma U have nothing to apologize for. You have been an incredible champion who has represented the sport of MMA with class & dignity.
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There were no smelling salts used in the Zhang vs Xiaonan fight. The Commentators thought they saw the Cutman who works for the UFC (not the fighter) putting something under the nose of Yan after saying “Do you want me to wake her up”?? The Cutman (Rudy Hernandez) used a.
@JohnMcCarthyMMA @HerbDeanMMA @JamahalH @ufc Haven’t really seen anything about the smelling salts incident in the zhang fight. Curious about that. @ChaelSonnen.
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Simply put Ali, it’s because they have so much respect for Cowboy, they feel he deserves the big fight. I kinda agree with them. Justin deserves the big fight too, but his big fight should be for the title.
Why mma fans not asking Conor how come he doesn’t want to fight @Justin_Gaethje and pick the guy that Justin beat?.
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Sorry no, Fabricio is an amazing BJJ Blackbelt and an outstanding MMA Competitor, but Alexey Oleynik has 47 Submission Victories in his 59 wins. Fabricio has 12 wins by submission.
Is @FabricioWerdum the greatest HW submission fighter of all time?.
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Absolutely crazy, silly and immature to suggest that a fighter should not be allowed to compete because of what their government has done. Because you were born & raised somewhere does not mean that you agree with your leader’s political decisions. Let’s be above this.
@JohnMcCarthyMMA @BellatorMMA @ufc @WeighingIn @THEREALPUNK Why is the UFC still allowing Russians to compete?.
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No ground skills?? You can’t be serious. He just fought a guy who dominated every opponent he has faced with a ground game that stymied both wrestlers and BJJ Blackbelts. Conor did well on the ground with Khabib. Damage and fatigue finally took their toll. No shame there #AskBJM.
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Meryl Streep how ignorant are u. In your speech you stated "Disrespect invites disrespect" yet you ignorantly disrespected an entire sport.
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A scream of pain is to be considered a verbal tap by the referee. But, it must be a scream. I use to tell fighters all the time I will let you grunt, groan or summon the gods of stupid strength with a Arrrggghhhh, but don’t scream out like you just turned into an 8 year old.
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Loving the media tour with @TheNotoriousMMA & @FloydMayweather Conor is landing clean in Toronto. Have him up 10-8 he even TKO'd showtime.
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I was lucky enough to officiate 7 of @GeorgesStPierre fights in the Octagon including his first championship fight and his last. GSP it was always an honor to work your fights & I hope you dominate retirement just like you dominated the @ufc cage!! Thank you for being a class act.
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Can’t wait for it now that I am going to ref it!!.
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Beautiful response John, but people that wish to take away something from MILLIONS of people usually will never listen to a reasonable response because they are close minded to anything they don’t understand or is outside of their very small world.
@JoeBrolly1993 @TheSundayIndo @SBG_Ireland absolutely not acceptable but dont let the actions of the few form your opinion on a sport that millions enjoy watching or training in. i dont 'enjoy violence' but i do enjoy the competitiveness of MMA. someone might enjoy boxing but abhor street fighting .
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@arielhelwani God bless Buddy McGirt for having a conscience & loving heart doing what most trainers will not. Stopping the fight was obviously the right call, but unfortunately the damage was already done. Combat sports are not played. They are lived by warriors who sometimes give everything.
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This is AWESOME!!!.
Monday mailbag! What are some BIG challenges you had to over come?. Thank you @francisngannou .#bellyrubapproved .@monsterenergy .@ricosproducts .@UFC.@bellatormma .#bellator .#ufc.#mmatraining .#mma.#challenges .#mmafighting
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Getting to spend Christmas with my new grand daughter. priceless
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My deepest condolences go out to @TeamKhabib and his family. You and your father had a special bond and that will never change. I know Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov will always be in your corner and always taking pride in everything you do!! #RIP.
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A Manager calling a Fighter a Prostitute??? Really!!!
The truth is @TheNotoriousMMA is a prostitute 👊🏿.
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Hats off to @joerogan for donating his funds from his show this Friday in Las Vegas. Actions always speak the loudest!!! Thank you Joe
100% of the money from my show Friday night is going to the Las Vegas Victims Fund. . Tix:
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Congratulations to @krongracie on your 1st win in the @ufc and your 5th overall. From the little kid I first met so many years ago to the amazing Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and now the STUD MMA fighter!! Way to go brother, so proud of you!.
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People are missing point of early weigh-ins. It has nothing to do with making it easier for you too make weight, there is nothing that makes it easier. It was moved so the athlete has MORE TIME to re-hydrate because a hydrated fighter is safer than a dehydrated fighter.
On this, the 2-year anniversary of the first-ever early UFC weigh-in, here’s the data I’ve assembled on the pre-and-post-era.
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My friend I would love to see it become legal again, BUT I know that will never happen. Those days are gone and buried. But it was a very well thrown illegal knee to the head of a grounded fighter.
@JohnMcCarthyMMA what do you think Big John? Should this strike be legalized?.Your pal, .Mr. tasty shots.
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Really have no idea what your talking about. Phillip who???.
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And that’s all you need to be!!! Great Job!!!.
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So sad to hear that Leon Tabbs has passed on. Leon was an original. He was a cutman at UFC 1 and even had a role in the original Rocky. He stayed with the UFC for 20 years! It was an honor to know and work with you Leon. God has another warrior angel guarding his throne tonight.
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A great job by @arielhelwani breaking down the incredible career of @GeorgesStPierre Well done Ariel, well done.
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Wishing @SugaRashadEvans the very best in his retirement from MMA. You accomplished so much & did it with style & class. From season 2 of the Ultimate Fighter where at the time they could make you fight over & over, & they did & you proved them all wrong. Forever a Champion!!.
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Damn I really feel sorry that my friend @brucebuffer had to take down and cut up his Moms draperies to make that jacket!!!.
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This man right here @Markcolemanmma is one of my heroes in MMA. The Godfather of Ground & Pound & truly revolutionized that aspect of MMA. Mark had a heart attack and is going to be going into surgery to unblock arteries. Please send him prayers and positive thoughts!!!
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Sitting here watching the 30 for 30 on Tito and Chuck and can’t believe that someone as knowledgeable as @arielhelwani still perpetuates the lie that the UFC was unregulated and “Running from Regulation” when Zuffa bought the UFC. Stop and learn the truth.
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Seriously bummed that @BlessedMMA is out of @ufc 226, but more concerned with his health and well being. I hope everything ends up well for Max and that he is able to resume his career soon. Also big ups to his people for not letting this fight go through.
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What your talking about is not the North South position. Your asking about the 69 position and that is an entirely different “Sport” #AskBJM
@JohnMcCarthyMMA In the north-south position, is it legal to strike your opponent's chin with your cup?.
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Lol, @BrendanSchaub talking about how if your not in the @ufc and fighting there you are not a top level fighter. Brendan needs to start traveling a little bit outside of the U.S. and he would see guys that can fight anywhere and with anyone. Joe is simply talking truth TG!!.
Hey, @JohnMcCarthyMMA I wonder how long it’ll take for people to call @joerogan crazy for all the things we’ve been saying for years. I’m gonna have to have a word with @BrendanSchaub when he’s in San Jose this weekend. Haha Great job Joe,it’s the fight game, it’s really possible.
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Nice job by Yves Lavigne and the medical staff of the Ontario Athletiç Commission. You took care of @BrianTcity the way you were supposed too. He will be back.
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Hence why @GamebredFighter is a straight out “G”.
You not the baddest mofo in the game (i am) but you are one of the cleanest mofo’s @NateDiaz209 I’ll see you nov 2. I know your name is clean. I don’t need @usantidoping to tell me shit!.
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Congratulations to @GeorgesStPierre on being inducted into the @ufc HOF. No one deserves it more!!!.
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You punch with a closed fist. If you sustain an eye injury based upon a legal punch the eye injury could lead to you losing the fight via TKO. A fighter can not control toes in the same fashion they can fingers. That’s why we do not call toe pokes to the eye #AskBJM.
#AskBigJohn @JohnMcCarthyMMA how came the toe to the is treated different than a finger to the eye?.
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If you were not a fan of @MarvinVettori before, you have to be now. He takes the fight at Light Heavyweight because @BorrachinhaMMA comes in drastically overweight You see people dropping out over 2-3 lbs, this is a 20lbs swing!! Big ups to Marvin.
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Just about the same as you denigrating an entire sport and the millions of people who watch and participate in it. I am sure you have had a friend who has broken the law. Did you run from them? Did you banish them from your life. Step off the pulpit & pursue a better cause.
@adamseth1990 @JohnMcCarthyMMA @John_Kavanagh Very classy when mocking an entire religion. When supporting the criminal activities of mcgregor etc.
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LMAO, oh sure, kinda like CM Punk & Mike Jackson!!! Best of the best!! Look, I love the UFC & they have a bunch of great fighters, but if you think they have all the best in the world, you are sorely mistaken. There are great fighters out there that you have never heard of
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Congratulations to @John_Kavanagh and his wife on the birth of their beautiful baby boy!! A first step into a lifetime of learning, development, joyous moments & some heartbreaking ones too. All combining to make life so special. The very best to you and the family my friend.
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Awesome that the @ufc is putting Kevin the Monster Randlemanin the HOF. He was a classic, an original an absolute MONSTER!!! RIP Kevin we miss you and we love you.
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Thanks to @joerogan for having me on his Podcast. It was a blast going over old times. If anyone wants to find out about becoming an official check out for my once a year class in July #AskBJM #JoeRoganexperience
About to go live with @JohnMcCarthyMMA
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Beautiful thing seeing Matt Hughes at the @ufc in St Louis. He has gone through so much and has stayed strong. Love ya brother.
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Hummm,,,, As I recall @Markcolemanmma you had 3 wins in “1” night at UFC 10. Damn impressive. So let me get this right,,,,,, he just set the record for 3 wins in 66 days??? Interesting. Don’t forget the past my friend, you were a stud too!!.
Chiamev gets his first 3 wins in 66 days UFC record ! #GNP #UFCFightNight.
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Damnnnn!!!!! You gotta love @NateDiaz209 3 years off and he walks back in and dismantles a great fighter!! Congratulations Nate.
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This right here tells you everything you need to know about @Ruthless_RL An absolute warrior and always a class act.
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One of the greatest fights I had the honor of being part of. Such heart, grit and determination shown by both men, they brought out the very best in each other.
Lawler. MacDonald. The bell rings to end Round 4. Four years ago today, @Ruthless_RL and @rory_macdonald had THE staredown at UFC 189
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Want to say hello to my new little Grand Daughter Penny Rose McCarthy who was just born. Welcome beautiful!!!!.
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Prayers and blessings going towards @BrendanSchaub and his little girl who will be going in for surgery. Keep your head up brother it’s all going to be alright!! Positive energy and thoughts going your way!!!.
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The @ufc hired, transported, tested & paid for Mark Collet to be part of 251 and they will be paying him to be a part of the other shows on Fight Island. When your performance is not acceptable, your employer has the right to remove you from their employ. Let’s see if they do it.
@JohnMcCarthyMMA @alexvolkanovski @BlessedMMA @UFC Judge Mark Collett scored in favor of Andrade and Volkanovski. When Dana says they need to “clean up the judges”. how does that work?.
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Yeah it’s been done before, but ask Kurt what’s a regret he has & not competing in MMA would be one. Don’t take great athletiç ability and all those years of training and throw them away to be a stuntman that loses when the boss says you lose. You can always do fake stuff later.
Olympic hero ➡️ WWE legend. It's been done before, @GableSteveson, oh it's true! 👀. #Tokyo2020 #TeamUSA
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Holy shit!!! That's why I watch @MightyMouseUFC every chance I get!!! Unbelievable and definitely the #1 PFP in MMA #AskBJM.
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Congratulations to all time great @SugaRashadEvans on his induction into the @ufc HOF. Rashad you absolutely deserve the honor. You always fought with heart & class and you were a leader every where you went!! Again Congratulations my friend, well deserved.
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Steve my man,,,,, you are a legend!!!.
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