Legendary referee urges ‘licensed Nevada officials’ to take stand against Dana White’s Power Slap
Referee 'Big' John McCarthy blasts UFC president Dana White and his new controversial fighting show, Power Slap.
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The backlash to Dana White’s new Power Slap League is increasingly severe. Following the recent debut of the controversial show, veteran referee John McCarthy slammed the UFC President for supporting the unnecessarily violent sport.
John McCarthy, who is a long-time referee helped shape MMA officiating. After witnessing veteran colleagues like Jazon Herzog take part in the Power Slap league’s officiating, ‘Big’ John was appalled. McCarthy went on a Twitter ramble refusing to promote the new show produced by Dana White.
The referee even went to the extent of comparing the sport of slap-fighting to that of watching a train wreck. “The skill level is only what God allows you to withstand. Handing out Trauma to the brain with no ability to defend against it only makes this appeal to people wanting to see a train crash and that’s what they will get,” wrote Big John in his tweet.
McCarthy also went on to urge Nevada licensed officials to reject any offers from the Power Slap show. “No licensed Nevada official should be taking any part in this,” wrote John. He warns that everyone would be held accountable for their decision eventually.
That being said, no licensed Nevada official should be taking any part in this. They should take a stand and say “No I’m not doing that” Every man involved will have to eventually account for their decisions. Sometimes the hardest road is the right road to take https://t.co/e4qoGwUxMu
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) January 21, 2023
Exactly that. The skill level is only what God allows you to withstand. Handing out Trauma to the brain with no ability to defend against it only makes this appeal to people wanting to see a train crash and that’s what they will get https://t.co/odfxSgqDBo
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) January 19, 2023
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Fans agree with John McCarthy on Dana White’s controversial new show
As much as the UFC boss is excited about his new venture, a lot of the critics believe this will follow the same path as some of his other failures. Fans and media believe Power Slap will see the same fate as “The Ultimate Surfer” and “Zuffa Boxing”.
Fans also reacted on Twitter claiming there is little to no skill involved in the sport of slap-fighting. The biggest counter to the sport has been the inability of fighters to defend themselves from the slap. McCarthy’s thoughts resonate along the same lines.
They are being used in the same way boxing officials were first ‘Grandfathered” in when MMA started being regulated. You can’t have someone certified when there is no certification. But you cannot ask for someone better than Jason, Mark or Chris as far as knowing when’s enough https://t.co/B5qVTEEsvl
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) January 20, 2023
How long tell Dana sells the league to the Saudis?
— Todd From The Mountain (@DTNutt) January 21, 2023
i'm not sure the judges know what they are doing half the time, haha. @aaronbronsteter
— Little Mac (@Martytude) January 20, 2023
Thanks for speaking up against this gutter ‘sport’ John. It’s bottom feeding garbage.
— Erik Magraken (@erikmagraken) January 20, 2023
Referees stop fights when X fighter isn’t defending themselves intelligently , This Slap League is literally making people do the opposite of defend themselves intelligently ?
— Codog ♋️ ?? (@imSeanFUT1) January 19, 2023
Ya it doesn’t look safe at all. Basically an unprotected palm strike to the face multiple times ?
— James Ruldolph Jr. (@Strimecka) January 20, 2023
The ratings for the premiere of the show on television were very poor. White, however, is still sold on the idea of the ‘sport’. What are your thoughts on slap fighting?
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