JRE MMA Show #179 with Josh Thompson & "Big" John McCarthy
Summary
Joe Rogan hosts MMA referee John McCarthy, discussing the restrictions on referees speaking publicly and debating rule changes like twelve-to-six elbows. They analyze the fighting styles of legends like Fedor Emelianenko and Cro Cop, praising their technical mastery. The conversation shifts to the dangers of extreme weight cutting, citing examples like Max Holloway and Andrei Arlovsky, before briefly touching on the Usyk versus Inoue boxing controversy.
Topics discussed
Introduction and McCarthy Monday segment
Blue Chew dog food sponsorship
MMA weight cutting and fighter size discussions
ZipRecruiter sponsorship
Analysis of Usyk vs. Bivol boxing match
Controversies in fight judging and scoring
Blue Chew Gold sponsorship
Fighter finances, injuries, and CTE risks
T-Mobile sponsorship
John Jones dominance and heavyweight history
Tom Haviland and extreme heavyweight fighters
Sean Strickland, Ilya Topuria, and recent UFC fights
Nate Diaz, MVP, and bare-knuckle boxing
Carvana and Amex sponsorships
UFC business model and White House fight logistics
Politics, taxes, and closing remarks
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