It was ugly.". ___________________________________________________________________, OFFICE OF THE ONTARIO ATHLETICS COMMISSIONER (470) 312-2702 But Im working Monday through Sunday. Dieppe, NB CANADA ____________________________________________, PETE SUAZO UTAH ATHLETIC COMMISSION csampaio@cabmma.org.br I think I would like to do it, Vazquez said. Post Office Box 101 Office: (651) 284-5366 443 Lafayette Rd N (512) 475-2875 (715)-846-8946, Ext 3550 ___________________________________________________________________, NEW HAMPSHIRE BOXING/WRESTLING COMMISSION Barry Kessinger, barrykess@hotmail.com Guy Licciardi, Compliance Officer (guy.licciardi@state.ma.us) Email: mark.r.langlais@ct.gov ___________________________________________________________________, GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION The game that was postponed by rain Saturday against the Braves won't be made up until August, so Max Scherzer's 10-game ban for violating MLB's rules on foreign substances now will be . ATTN: SHANNON WILMETH, Shannonw@comanchegc.gov, __________________________________________________________________, CONNECTICUT DEPT. (506) 866-4970 PMB 229, 902 Arlington Center, ADA, OK 74820 The two-day training will feature industry experts from both the boxing and MMA communities. POST OFFICE BOX 25101 2550 CERRILLOS ROAD, 2nd FLOOR 2023 Conference Officials Training Registration $ 150.00 - $ 200.00 Select options New York Boxing Training (April 2023) $ 150.00 - $ 200.00 Select options KAHNAWAKE, QC CANADA, J0L 1B0 As he paces back and forth, McCarthy looks over the class and stops in front of Amir Rahnavardi, who had a 12-year career as an MMA fighter and now wants to be a referee and judge. Students will learn how to be boxing or MMA referees and boxing or MMA judges. HOMEPAGE: http://kansascommerce.com/athleticcommission (410) 333-0023 (Fax), David Norman, Chairman Robbie Boland (Robbie.Boland) Secretary: Connie Brammer, connie.e.brammer@wv.gov (450) 638-2672 Calgary Combative Sports Commission, Compliance Services Licensed referees who violate the laws and rules may be subject to fines of up to $5,000 per occurrence and suspension, revocation, or denial of their license. 4:30pm-6pm MMA Judge Training. He can, but if anything goes wrong, people will eat him alive and he doesn't deserve that right now. Attendees must make their own hotel arrangements. It would end up being McCarthy's last UFC event as a spectator. (402) 595-1631 FAX SUITE 802, WEST TOWER While fighters often are required to sign waivers of understanding their health is at risk and they could be severely injured in a combat sport, a court may see negligent officiating as outside the legally binding boundaries. Please check your email for a confirmation. Pierre, SD 57501 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. POST OFFICE BOX 470 (514) 864-7225 OFFICE (717) 783-0824 FAX It's important for the official to have compassion for that fighter and compassion for what they are going through. (403) 329-7394, Bryan Jeannotte (Chairman)bryan.jeannotte@hotmail.com, Paul Davis (Vice Chairman)pdavis@hotmail.ca, Travis Grindle (Executive Director)Travis.Grindle@lethbridge.ca, COMBATIVE SPORTS AUTHORITY OF MAINE Fax: (520) 883-5084, ATTN: Ernie Gallardo, Executive Director, egall1415@cox.net ATTN: Brogan Moore, brogan.moore@dopl.idaho.gov ATTN: JEFF MULLEN,jmullen@boxing.nv.gov So what if he's throwing punches? The third test is a practical application test where you will referee a mock fight (with professional fighters) and be critiqued on your cage/ring control, knowledge and implementation of the rules, application of fundamental skills (such as movement and positioning) along with many other fight day requirements. Fax: (512) 463-9468 I had never been a referee before. (850) 922-2249 FAX Here are links to two of the chapters that assist Texas lacrosse officials: Texas Lacrosse Officials Association, North Texas Lacrosse Officials Association. Licensed referees cannot participate in any illegal combative sports events. Its just tough it happened to me. Executive Director HOME PAGE: http://www.dora.state.co.us/combativesports/ ATTN: SANDRA GONZALES, Combative Sports Manager sgonzales@dol.wa.gov "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." SACRAMENTO, CA 95815 You must be at least 21 years old to apply for a referee license. Box 10525 KAHNAWAKE ATHLETIC COMMISSION ___________________________________________________________________, BRAZILIAN MMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION (CABMMA) Please see above for details on each. ATTN: SYLVIE VIENNEAU, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Sylvie.vienneau@nbcsc.ca Please visit our NEW and (arguably) improved forums at https://forums.bullshido.net. ___________________________________________________________________, MOHEGAN TRIBE, DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETIC REGULATION Oded Carmi, Commissioner ), and you have officiated at least 10 events per year, You have previously held a Texas referees license that was previously in good standing, but has expired, You are currently licensed (in good standing) as a referee in another state that has substantially equivalent licensing standards to those of Texas. SILETZ, OR 97380 "Barreto comes in and stops it and you'll notice there's this argument between Rorion Gracie and Barreto, and basically Barreto is saying this guy can't fight and Rorion is saying you can't stop it," McCarthy said. ATTN: LINDA DOUGLAS, Athletic Coordinator, douglasl1@michigan.gov Its just so many fighters. HOME PAGE: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/AthleticCommission/ ___________________________________________________________________, NEW BRUNSWICK COMBAT SPORTS COMMISSION Unified Weight Classes - MMA; Medical Requirements; Boxing Judges; MMA Judges; Boxing Referees; MMA Referees; Boxing Acts; Sanctioning Organizations Compliant w/ Federal Law; States that Regulate Professional MMA; States that Regulate Amateur MMA; Training. I told Rorion, 'I can't do that again. ATTN: DALE MEASNER Licenses may be denied based on the nature of the conviction and how long prior to the application the conviction occurred. // ]]> During the registration process, you will be asked to select a chapter in your area. TRENTON, NJ 08625 (780) 429-6976 FAX Vazquez suffered tears in his elbow and shoulder and is frightened by the repeated oxygen cutoff to his brain. (701) 328-1690 FAX, combativesports@nd.gov According to the COMMAND website, McCarthy and fellow MMA ref Jerin Valel are offering a 2-3 day course that is nationally recognized. (617) 727-3200 PHONE Guidelines for License Applicants with Criminal Convictions. BOISE, ID 83714 www.aac.alabama.gov, ___________________________________________________________________, ARIZONA BOXING & MMA COMMISSION Jennifer Stalley Email: SDAC@midwestsolutionssd.com (312) 814 2721 Boston, MA 02118 3565 Trelstad Ave SE Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Its another day, another guy, and another job to do. ___________________________________________________________________, EDMONTON COMBATIVE SPORTS COMMISSION "I remember Tank Abbott was fighting Oleg Taktarov at UFC 6 and he put his finger in Oleg's mouth, and my dad did that in a fight one time and he told me, 'That's fish hooking -- don't ever do that,'" McCarthy said. HOME PAGE: http://www.dca.ca.gov/csac/ I heard clearly the voice of Alex Morono, Vazquez said. Fax: (651) 539-0269 Jan Smith, Secretary, jannsmith@ymail.com, (970) 759-1146 Rhonda Kriby, (450) 632-7500 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). But what I believe is that he shouldnt make this mistake again. Eric London, Counsel, (410) 230-6117 100 N. 15th Ave, Suite 202 ATTN: JOE MILLER, Executive Director joe@health.ok.gov ___________________________________________________________________, 150 Des Moines Street 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. Joey Miller, jmiller@obn.state.ok.us Executive Director "Inside FILA I was an International Referee for Amateur MMA during the years 2012 and 2013. (801) 558-5278 CELL (801) 708-0849 FAX I am one of the 30 students in the class because I think I have what it takes to be an MMA referee and judge. (317) 234-7164 Referees are responsible for enforcing the rules of the bouts and must exercise immediate authority, direction and control over bouts. 1000 NORTHEAST 10TH STREET, RM. TASO provides sports officials for public school and private school athletic events. One of the bigger names to become a COMMAND certified referee and judge is UFC Hall of Famer Frank Trigg, who sat in on our course. Make sure to check out our FAQ page to understand how/when/where we put on a course. (405) 271-9444 EXT 57992 Suddenly everything I thought I knew about the sport, I began to second-guess. (918) 762-6446 OFFICE Bell Island, NL A0A-4H0 "I promise I will fail you," McCarthy tells the class before some students have even had time to take their seats. HOME PAGE: http://www.in.gov/igc/2635.htm Phone: 605.224.1721 Combative Sports Program 12pm-4pm Muay Thai Referee Training. (785) 296-6809 FAX "No one can know it all. Stan MacDonald, Commissioner (709) 488-9335 Its just that were all humans and we all make mistakes. Dr. John W. Stiller, Chief Physician and Neurologist Chirez ends up armbarring an unconscious Vazquez who wakes up in the submission. (860) 312-3093 (Fax) Homepage: http://www.pascuayaqui-nsn.gov, PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA SPORTS COMMISSSION (ASSOCIATE MEMBER) LAS VEGAS -- I knew I was in trouble when I heard my ribs crack as the air slowly left my body. tamara.lewis@ncdps.gov (480) 340-1583 Amateur Association License. "No one wants to go to a doctor that says the whatchamacallit next to the thingamabob. 7777 S. CAMINO HUIVISIM BLDG. I am one of the 30 . (860) 685-8494 MAIN OFFICE "We want people to fight, not be warriors," McCarthy says. In addition, participants should be in good physical condition. email: acs@gov.sk.ca 10004 104 AVENUE, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation HOME PAGE:http://www.oregon.gov/osp/osac/Pages/Home.aspx The truth is, it didn't take long for me to realize I was in over my head in the class. ATTN: Jon Hollingsworth, Administrator, jon.hollingsworth@llr.sc.gov Once it closes, you will need to wait until the next registration period to apply. It's not that Frank can't handle the fight. But at the same time, its just good it happened to me and not other people.. In general, no more than a quarter of the people participating in each session reach that mark. ATTN: Rhonda Kirby, rhonda.kiriby@mck.ca Relay Texas-TDD: (800) 735-2989. __________________________________________________________________, QUEBEC BOXING COMMISSION MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457 (304) 558-1139 FAX E1A 9M7 He was a student of Rorion Gracie and served as his bodyguard for the night as well as a sparring partner for Royce Gracie, who went on to win the eight-man, $50,000 tournament. 350 Trolley Line Boulevard Home Page: http://www.srmt-nsn.gov 1000 SW JACKSON STREET, SUITE 1000 ATTN: LARRY HAZZARD, Commissioner, Larry.Hazzard@lps.state.nj.us ___________________________________________________________________, FOND Du Lac ATHLETIC COMMISSION (608) 261-8503 David Shull, Commissioner PO Box 12157 Combative Sports: 360-664-6644 POST OFFICE BOX 3469 Email Address . Helping Small Business and Consumers Since 1909, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors, Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. As I struggle to get up from the ground, legendary MMA referee "Big" John McCarthy, who was at one time as synonymous with the UFC as the Octagon itself, gives me a hand as I make my way back to my seat. ATTN: David Hagen,David.Hagen@osp.oregon.gov ___________________________________________________________________, Comision de Boxeo Profesional de Puerto Rico, PO Box 9023207 To become a lacrosse referee in Texas you must first be a member of USLacrosse. Age requirements are not the same for each sport. 500 JAMES ROBERTSON PARKWAY, 9th FLOOR ___________________________________________________________________, PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (401) 462-9645 Fax ATTN: MICHAEL MAZZULLI, Director, Mmazzulli@moheganmail.com, (860)367-1588 CELL Im just asking to get justice from this and to prevent other athletes from having these, too., A post shared by Gianni Vazquez (@giannivazquezmma). CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND 02920-0942 (580) 310-7998 2239, (970) 563-0384 FAX pmartine@southern-ute.nsn.us Bill Tibbs, Chairman Austin, TX 78711, (800) 803-9202 [in state only] Please select a course and purchase here. ___________________________________________________________________, ILLINOIS STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION "If you're in there and you don't know the basics of positions and what they do and when a person is in trouble and when they're not in trouble and more importantly what they need to do to get themselves out, you're not doing those fighters service and you're not doing yourself service. Tuli charged Gordeau early in the fight and was pushed to the ground. Commission Vice-Chairman Kenneth Reels, kreels@mptn-nsn.gov Referee License. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is the mission of the Global Combat Alliance to preserve the integrity of the sport of MMA and Muay Thai and protect the safety of the fighters under its . You must be at least 21 years old to apply for a referee license. Treasurer: Michael ONeill, RLNAC/Treasurer, 218-407-2790, Email: meo61944@paulbunyan.net ___________________________________________________________________, SILETZ TRIBAL ATHLETIC COMMISSION The next part is knowing the rules and fouls of the sport and being able to apply past precedent to situations you are faced with. "Action doesn't mean anything. I was usually the type who would be upset at a referee for stopping a fight early or not allowing a fighter to fight through an injury without fully realizing what the fighter was doing to himself. OF EMERGENCY SERVICES & PUBLIC PROTECTION - BOXING AND MMA REGULATION 1111 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457 (860) 685-8494 MAIN OFFICE (860) 685-8365 FAX ATTN: DETECTIVE MARK LANGLAIS, ADMINISTRATOR (C) 203-537-7513 Office phone (860-685-8458) Email: mark.r.langlais@ct.gov HOME PAGE: http://www.ct.gov/despp Then, I was kind of coming in and out, so I kind of went back to sleep a little bit, like one second or two seconds, probably. CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE The sounds are more vivid memories than the sights for Vazquez, who recalls a familiar voice screaming for referee Frank Collazo to stop the fight. Josh Rosenthal is a veteran MMA referee who was very well respected in the mixed martial arts community, for his ability to sense when a fighter has had enough and needs to be saved from themself. TOPEKA, KS 66612-1354 "After the first one I said I would never do that again," McCarthy said. As a prerequisite to the class, please familiarize yourself with all of the techniques listed as you will be required to identify and name the takedowns, submissions and positions that are being demonstrated during testing. However, you can be certified to work lower level games at the age of 16. Texas / August 2022 / Kevin MacDonald 09/06/2022 MMA Referee Chris Palmquist Brandon Anderson, Steve Armstrong, Mark Beecher, Gus Calderon, Reynaldo Campos, John Cave, Joe Coca, Frank Collazo, Scott Cook, Ben Duffy, Joshua Ferraro, John Robert Gonzalez, Nick Gonzalez, Kerry Hatley, John Herzog, Eric Read More 1 2 3 4 Next Charles Gast, Commissioner You must get at least 90 percent on each component in order to pass the class. I dont want no one to pass for the same situation. Whenever I'd see a bloody fighter in the cage, I'd automatically think his opponent was in control and had the advantage. "I've had athletic commissions ask me about my students," McCarthy said. But he will probably have another job, a regular job besides a referee. The City of Calgary The switch in and out of consciousness makes the whole thing a little fuzzy. I do personal training of boxing, some jiu-jitsu stuff, some wrestling stuff. 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. Weve got another event and other people. 412 STATE ROUTE 37 Box 2100, Station M, #128 For more information about obtaining a TDLR license or renewing a TDLR license that expired while serving on active duty, please go to the Military Outreach page. This heavily tattooed officiator did make some mistakes, like every referee. (716) 501-2293 STAFF (970) 563-0135 EXT 2239 (360) 256-6867 FAX Man, I couldve died because the referee didnt recognize, Vazquez said. 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). "Blood is colored sweat," McCarthy said. Joel Campuzano, joel.campuzano@illinois.gov, (312) 814-2729 Leonard Lenny Moore, Commissioner However, the current lack of transparency surrounding MMA judge certification and pay is unacceptable. First of all, because I dont want anyone to deal with this stuff any more. It's about domination, damage and duration.". (785) 296-0596 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. On board of directors for Jim Murray Memorial Foundation. I guess the guy didnt die, so lets get back to work. When they can't protect themselves, you do. Don't give him that fight yet.' Who did the most damage? ', A post shared by Edgar Chairez (@chairez686). ___________________________________________________________________, TENNESSEE ATHLETIC COMMISSION John McDonald, Commissioner Barra da Tijuca RJ-22640 EAST TOWER, SUITE 1600 CHARLESTON, WV 25302 NASHVILLE, TN 37243-1157, Roxana Gumucio, (615) 532-7081,Roxana.Gumucio@tn.gov More than financial reparations, Vazquez wants accountability and to make sure nothing like this ever happens again. AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's Combative Sports program will offer training classes for boxing and MMA referees and judges August 27 and 28 in Austin. For the final test,you will be required to watch a five (5) round fight,score each round, and then providejustificationfor your scores. Check the website to see when registration is open. BALTIMORE, MD 21201 t>: +55 21 2025.2875 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. "If you're writing while you're judging, you're missing the fight," McCarthy said. Stop it. 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. PO Box 12157 Office: 431-877-6272 I know the ground, I know the stand up and I don't mind seeing people get hurt.". DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES
