Referee Big John McCarthy responds to Daniel Cormier’s post-fight statement
Last Saturday, Daniel Cormier’s reign as UFC light heavyweight champion came to a crashing halt, as he was put down by a third-round head-kick dealt by his rival Jon Jones. Some 24 hours later, Cormier released a statement on his Instagram account, during which he congratulated Jones, and apologized to referee John McCarthy for initially protesting the stoppage.
Since then, McCarthy has responded, praising Cormier for the way he has represented the sport, and for his skill inside the Octagon.
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
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) July 31, 2017
2/2 @dc_mma you also fought a great fight against an incredible competitor. It was an honor being in the cage with 2 of the greatest #AskBJM
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) July 31, 2017
What did you think of John McCarthy’s stoppage in Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier’s UFC 214 fight?
This article first appeared on BJPenn.com on 7/31/2017.
This article appeared first on BJPENN.COM
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