Its just so many fighters. 7777 S. CAMINO HUIVISIM BLDG. CLOQUET, MN 55720 "I've been able to make money being an official but I've been doing this for 25 years," McCarthy said. ___________________________________________________________________, MASSACHUSETTS STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION While the rulebook would be expanding before each event, McCarthy never knew whether there would be a next event. Brett Miller, Commissioner The corners were told by the fighters not to throw in the towel, so they didn't, but I have a fighter who's mentally hurt to the point they can't continue. ATTN: DANIEL J. GUSTAFSON, Executive Director/Commissioner, daniel.gustafson@oneidagc.com ___________________________________________________________________, INDIANA GAMING COMMISSION I will not put someone in that cage that doesn't know what they're doing.". ATTN: BRENDA CAMPION, bcampion@micco.ca So thank God Im here alive, with an injury. They do stuff and I come here and help them out. Bobby Brunette: robert_brunette@yahoo.com, HOME PAGE: http://www.mncombativesports.com MMA fighters, coaches, and fans know what is at stake. When McCarthy started his twice-a-year course back in 2007 in his hometown of Valencia, California, he did it so other referees didn't make the same mistakes he made when he was rewriting the UFC rulebook. (787) 721-9144, FAX 787-721-8161 Stan MacDonald, Commissioner (709) 488-9335 While judging can be subjective, instructors want to know if you are able to score a fight correctly and are "within the acceptable tolerances." Thats how I felt. HOME PAGE: http://athleticcommission.wv.gov, WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES [CDATA[ ___________________________________________________________________, NEW YORK STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (808) 586-2701 ATTN: MATT WOODRUFF, mwoodruff@sos.ga.gov (202) 442-9445 FAX #Furyfc76 pic.twitter.com/AgcwI2i3ss, caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) March 25, 2023. POST OFFICE BOX 340 (208) 577-2601 (403) 529-8347 It should be be difficult to become an MMA judge. (410) 333-0023 (Fax), David Norman, Chairman WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3B 1N3 Jack Barrett 405-273-6217 jackbarrett@yahoo.com The sport is evolving so fast, you must either evolve with it or fall behind.". SALAMANCA, NY 14779 There are four sections of testing for certification; you must pass all four sectionswith a 90% or better (in each section) in order to be certified. Dieppe, NB CANADA MADISON, WI 53705 Not necessarily. (405) 271-1695 FAX I have to hold mitts for people. The second test is a written test, which covers everythinglearned during the in-classroom sessions along with the current Unified Rules. [ ] A Referee, Judge or Timekeeper License for the sport of boxing is valid until the September 30th following the date the license is issued. POST OFFICE BOX 25101 I told Rorion, 'I can't do that again. 1100 4TH STREET, SW, SUITE E500 Can you speak the language?". Attendees must make their own hotel arrangements. NEBRASKA STATE OFFICE BUILDING OMAHA (303) 894-2996 (218) 681-4062, Ext.6119/6126 POST OFFICE BOX 231 E1A 9M7 Office 416-326-7784 http://redlakenationathleticcommission.com/ ___________________________________________________________________, SILETZ TRIBAL ATHLETIC COMMISSION Helping Small Business and Consumers Since 1909, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Thats why they put the guy back to work without giving any investigation or any type of punishment or some stuff like that. Here is a link to the TASO website: http://www.taso.org/. McCarthy convinced Gracie that referees could stop the fight if the fighter could not "intelligently defend himself," which was a rule added before UFC 3. HOME PAGE: dopl.idaho.gov Then, I wake up and I started feeling more and more pain in my arm. The health and safety of the fighters as well as the integrity of the sport depend on the rigorous competence of the officials. Robbie Boland (Robbie.Boland) 741 BEDFORD HIGHWAY All participants who pass the course will be required to read and sign a "Code of Ethics" policy. Portland, ME 04104 MMA Officials Training Goddard MMA Barra da Tijuca RJ-22640 P. O. ATTN: NANCY ILLG, nancy.illg@illinois.gov, (312) 793-6605 Become a Referee in Texas To become a referee in Texas for the sports of basketball, baseball, football, soccer, softball or volleyball, you must first register with the Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO). (850) 922-2249 FAX ATTN: LILLIE BUTLER, lebutler2@hotmail.com (470) 312-2612 FAX MMA Trained Referees - Association of Boxing Commissions (860) 685-8494 MAIN OFFICE While the ABC itself doesn't certify or sanction judges or refs, this course is a preamble to getting certified by the NSAC, CSAC, TDLR, etc. (512) 463-6599 Jan Smith, Secretary, jannsmith@ymail.com, (970) 759-1146 Jimi Manuwa excited to welcome Thiago Santos to light heavyweight division, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Former columnist and writer after five years with Sports Illustrated, Markazi has also written for Slam, King, Vibe and Playboy. Certification Information for Referees: ($1250.00 for a 3-Day Course) This course is extremely difficult and NOT recommended for those not familiar with MMA. ATTN: Danny A. Vella, Executive Director In addition, participants should be in good physical condition. Sylvie Lecuyer, sylvie.lecuyer@racj.gouv.qc.ca, (514) 864-7225 ext 22058 ___________________________________________________________________, OFFICE OF THE ONTARIO ATHLETICS COMMISSIONER Will LaPointe (715) 645-0157 Im always watching the sport and Fury FC fights or whatever, so I recognized his voice right away. POST OFFICE BOX 3469 (403) 454-3431 (FAX) ___________________________________________________________________, NEW JERSEY ATHLETIC CONTROL BOARD (517) 241-9209 ATTN: MICHAEL HIMANGO, mikehimango@fdlrez.com ATTN: Ismara Matheu Berrios HOME PAGE:http://www.oregon.gov/osp/osac/Pages/Home.aspx My body kind of feels like a noodle. AUSTIN, Texas The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations Combative Sports program will offer training classes for boxing and MMA referees and judges on August 27 & 28 at the Radisson Hotel, 6121 N IH-35, in Austin.According to the release, the two-day training will feature industry experts from both communities, as students will learn how to be boxing or MMA referees and judges. (506) 866-4970 The truth is, it didn't take long for me to realize I was in over my head in the class. That was a long time this f*cking guy didnt stop the fight. I guess it was a pretty long time when I was out there, Vazquez said. HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA B3M 2M1 BOX 4000 If it's you taking the blame to protect the fighter, take the blame. ATTN: Rosalino Flores, Commissioner, jr.flores@yahoo.com (702) 486-2577 FAX ___________________________________________________________________, BRAZILIAN MMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION (CABMMA) . In fact, when the very first UFC event was held 25 years ago, the company boasted there were "no rules, no scores and no time limits.". ATTN: MICHAEL MAZZULLI, Director, Mmazzulli@moheganmail.com, (860)367-1588 CELL BOISE, ID 83714 1720 BIG LAKE ROAD While my dream of being an MMA referee or judge may have died as so many dreams do in Las Vegas, it will be hard not to watch a fight -- and certainly someone in side control -- without a newfound appreciation. We had a guy named Joel Sutton fighting Geza Kalman and he head butts him, which was legal at the time, and he sticks his fingers into his cut and pulled down. 416-314-0525 The two-day training will feature industry experts from both the boxing and MMA communities. I'm on my back on the second floor of Randy Couture's Xtreme Couture MMA gym, wondering whether the last image I would ever see is the smiling face of MMA referee Jason Herzog as he leans on me and applies more pressure to my chest. HONOLULU, HI 96801 CANADA T8V 6V3 LINDA CLEGG, CleggL@michigan.gov Apply for a Combative Sports Referee License | Texas.gov ___________________________________________________________________, CHICKASAW NATION (512) 463-1087 FAX I do a lot of personal training, Vazquez said. I had never been a referee before. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation ___________________________________________________________________, NEW BRUNSWICK COMBAT SPORTS COMMISSION (808) 586-2874 FAX C/O Shirley Stunzishirley.stunzi@calgary.ca ___________________________________________________________________, Comision de Boxeo Profesional de Puerto Rico, PO Box 9023207 ATTN: Tony Cummings, Director, anthony.cummings@state.co.us The way I watched fights as a fan was completely different than the way you must watch a fight as a referee or judge. Haskell Alexander, Deputy Gaming Commissioner, Haskell.Alexander@chickasaw.net Make sure to check out our FAQ page to understand how/when/where we put on a course. Office: (651) 284-5366 350 Trolley Line Boulevard McCarthy is in Las Vegas leading his popular three-day referee and judge training course called COMMAND (Certification of Officials for Mixed Martial Arts National Development). 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ATTN: Leon Ramsey, leonramsey.wvac@gmail.com or Crystal Crouch, ccrouch@wvlottery.com ___________________________________________________________________, ILLINOIS STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (503) 871-5091 (Cell) HOME PAGE: http://www.dca.ca.gov/csac/ (317) 234-7164 If it has impact, it scores. (580) 310-7998 I could only name a fraction of the 114 techniques I was shown, I didn't have a full grasp of all the rules and fouls and I was a step slow getting in the proper position in the cage as a referee and handing in my scorecard as a judge. Fax: (512) 463-9468 If You're Going to Get In the Cage, You Need to Be Trained by the Best! Man, I couldve died because the referee didnt recognize, Vazquez said. (505) 476-4645 FAX Techniques You Must Know for Both Certification Courses and the Hybrid Course:Techniques. LAWTON, OK 73501 "People are starting to understand it and get it. ___________________________________________________________________, SOUTH DAKOTA ATHLETIC COMMISSION Joel Campuzano, joel.campuzano@illinois.gov, (312) 814-2729 (410) 230-6223 (984)297-1107, NORTH DAKOTA COMMISSION OF COMBATIVE SPORTS You will be required to verbally explain a series of questions in a mock locker room situation (example: a fighter asking you to explain to them a certain rule or foul) and/or verbally explain and demonstrate how a certain technique is applied and properly executed by a fighter and then how a referee should properly interpret and stopthe technique. The UFC is headed back to London, and the fight card is filling up, including the addition of Yanal Ashmouz vs. Chris Duncan. (916) 263-2195 ATTN: CRISTIANO SAMPAIO, Chief Operating Officer 6 FLOOR-213 NOTRE DAME AVENUE I think I would like to do it, Vazquez said. The 34-year-old was challenged by Boubakary Soumare . Austin, TX 78711, (800) 803-9202 [in state only] 612 OSTERMANN DR (514) 873-4850 FAX Edgar Chirez puts Gianni Vazquez to sleep with a triangle, and the ref simply doesn't stop it. Nathalie Cote, sports.combat@racj.gouv.qc.ca, (514) 864-7225 ext 22055 Oded Carmi, Commissioner 617-727-5732 FAX 1560 BROADWAY, SUITE 1500 A small cut can cause you to bleed. ATTN: JOE MILLER, Executive Director joe@health.ok.gov 1000 NORTHEAST 10TH STREET, RM. Combative Sports: 360-664-6644 Gianni Vazquez remembers the lights turning on and off, but his memory admittedly is distorted. Outside of an inspector scolding Vazquezs coach Colin Oyama for attempting to stop the fight and a brief message weeks later that the commission would be discussing the matter, Vazquez hasnt heard anything else from TDLR. You must be at least 21 years old to apply for a referee license. www.aac.alabama.gov, ___________________________________________________________________, ARIZONA BOXING & MMA COMMISSION Online MMA referee training and certification - Pro MMA Now 910 4th Avenue, South (617) 727-3200 PHONE We don't give credit for defending. "In Grappling I am an International Referee and Instructor since 2012 under United World Wrestling, having worked in all their events, from World Championship to the SportAccord World Combat Games." Its just like, Man, were going to keep working. MMA Referee - Association of Boxing Commissions AKWESASNE, NY 13655 HOME PAGE: http://www.mohegan.nsn.us or http://www.Mohegan.com Martin Buday beat Jake Collier for his 11th straight win at UFC Fight Night 223 in Las Vegas, but he was critical of his own performance. ATTN: ANDY FOSTER, Executive Officer, andy.foster@dca.ca.gov ___________________________________________________________________, 1800 Carey Avenue, 4th Floor What does it take to be an MMA referee? - ESPN It would have been nice to learn that lesson without injuring myself, but sometimes you need to touch the stove to know it's hot. Post Office Box 3250 TASO provides sports officials for public school and private school athletic events. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Combative Sports Program PO Box 12157 Austin, TX 78711 (918) 762-6446 OFFICE (716) 501-2293 STAFF Stop it. In addition to licensing contestants and promoters, TDLR regulates referees in those sports. HOME PAGE: http://www.nj.gov/Lps/sacb (315) 361-7709 FAX RICHMOND, VA 23233 I dont want this to be the case in MMA. The Three Different Types of MMA Ref Courses Big John McCarthy and Jerin Valel, MMA industry and subject matter specialists teach all three of these courses: Referee Certification Information: (Around $1250.00 for a 3-Day Course) This course is highly challenging, and it is not ideal for individuals who are unfamiliar with MMA. The struggle was longer than Vazquezs mind can account for. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austin, TX 78711, (800) 803-9202 [in state only] Age requirements are not the same for each sport. The class typically reaches its 20-person maximum with more participating in a separate judge's course. Once it closes, you will need to wait until the next registration period to apply. It is your responsibility to read and understand the responsibilities of referees, the rules of the sport you will officiate and all relevant sections of the Texas law and rules for combative sports. Inspections of individuals, businesses, and equipment are done on a regular basis to safeguard the public. dvella@azgaming.gov NEW YORK, NY 10038 (800) 881-0712 Toll Free Avenue Das Americas, 700-Bloco, Sala 339 So he said, 'OK, no fish hooking or whatever you're calling it.' (312) 814 2721 (717) 783-0824 FAX HOME PAGE: http://www.nh.gov/boxing ___________________________________________________________________, SOUTH CAROLINA ATHLETIC COMMISSION Jim Erickson, Assistant Program Director, jim.erickson@tdlr.texas.gov (514) 864-7225 OFFICE The fourth and final test is a situational test and is administered at the same time as the practical application test.