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Roy Nelson’s Suspension, Fine Reduced After Public Apology

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Roy Nelson’s decision to make a public apology to referee John McCarthy paid off, as the Brazilian Superior Justice Court of MMA reduced his fine and suspension.

The STJDMMA had fined Nelson $24,000 and suspended him for nine months after he kicked McCarthy following a win over Antonio Silva earlier this year in Brazil.

Earlier this month, “Big Country” apologized following weigh-ins in Las Vegas for his actions. The STJDMMA reduced the penalty to six months and the fine to $13,700.

“First I’d like to apologize to the fans who make our sport,” Nelson told a group of reporters in Las Vegas last Friday (thanks to MMA Fighting for the quotes). “To the Brazilian commission, John McCarthy and the rest of the world, my team and especially my family for my actions in my last fight.

“My actions were out of character. I have nothing against anyone, including John McCarthy. I recognize what I did was a mistake and I was wrong. I can’t apologize enough to John McCarthy, to the commission, and to MMA fans around the world. I can’t wait to get back into the Octagon to entertain the fans.”

The suspension will end late in March.

Roy Nelson’s decision to make a public apology to referee John McCarthy paid off, as the Brazilian Superior Justice Court of MMA reduced his fine and suspension.

The STJDMMA had fined Nelson $24,000 and suspended him for nine months after he kicked McCarthy following a win over Antonio Silva earlier this year in Brazil.

Earlier this month, “Big Country” apologized following weigh-ins in Las Vegas for his actions. The STJDMMA reduced the penalty to six months and the fine to $13,700.

The suspension will end late in March.

Roy Nelson Apologizes For Kicking John McCarthy

Controversy struck after Roy Nelson’s knockout victory over Antonio Silva on Sept. 24 at UFC Fight Night 95, as “Big Country” elected to kick veteran referee John McCarthy because he felt as if the fight should’ve been stopped sooner. Last month, Nelson was handed a nine months suspension and a $24,000 fine by the Brazilian

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The STJDMMA, however, then said that Nelson could lessen his punishment to a six month suspension and a $13,700 fine if he were to apologize to McCarthy in the Octagon or at a press conference before Dec. 31. “Big Country” hasn’t performed either of those requests, but he did recently release a statement apologizing to “Big” John:

“First I’d like to apologize to the fans who make our sport,” Nelson told a group of reporters in Las Vegas (Via MMAFighting). “To the Brazilian commission, John McCarthy and the rest of the world, my team and especially my family for my actions in my last fight.

“My actions were out of character. I have nothing against anyone, including John McCarthy. I recognize what I did was a mistake and I was wrong. I can’t apologize enough to John McCarthy, to the commission, and to MMA fans around the world. I can’t wait to get back into the Octagon to entertain the fans.”

It’s currently unclear whether or not Nelson’s suspension will be reduced.

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Roy Nelson Suspended Nine Months, Fined For Kicking John McCarthy

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The Brazilian Superior Justice Court of MMA has handed down its punishment for Roy Nelson.

According to MMAFighting, Nelson has been suspended nine months and fined $24,000 for kicking …

The Brazilian Superior Justice Court of MMA has handed down its punishment for Roy Nelson.

According to MMAFighting, Nelson has been suspended nine months and fined $24,000 for kicking referee John McCarthy this past September following his win over Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva.

The report stated that Nelson could have been suspended for 25 months and fined $40,000. The STJDMMA talked with Nelson before issuing the fine and suspension, to which “Big Country” mentioned concerns over fighting in Brazil because of the fans and his previous issues with McCarthy.

The STJDMMA did give Nelson an opening to have the fine and suspension cut. If he apologizes in public – he made an apology to McCarthy after the post-fight press conference – the fine would be cut to $13,700 and suspension to six months.

10 Times MMA Fighters & Referees Clashed In The Cage

It’s not easy being an MMA referee. When the cage door closes it must be a lonely place knowing that they are the only person standing between two fired-up fighters ready to go to war. The two fighters safety is always a referee’s primary concern during a fight, but as you’ll see in this article,

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It’s not easy being an MMA referee.

When the cage door closes it must be a lonely place knowing that they are the only person standing between two fired-up fighters ready to go to war.

The two fighters safety is always a referee’s primary concern during a fight, but as you’ll see in this article, all it takes is for one angry, adrenaline-fueled combatant to disagree with a call they make in the cage and suddenly it’s their own safety that’s in jeopardy.

That’s led to some nasty incidents over the years, though don’t be fooled – just because referees aren’t wearing gloves and a mouthpiece doesn’t mean they can’t fight, and you might be surprised to see how many of them can more than hold their own when it’s time to restore order in the Octagon!

Atilla Kubilay

Atilla Kubilay became an instant villain in the sport after his appaling behavior both before and during his fight with Richard Bowkett at Cage Rage 11 in 2005.

As UK referee Grant Waterman brought the two fighters together in the center of the cage to receive their final instructions prior to the fight, Kubilay suddenly punched his opponent square in the face.

That should have been an instant disqualification, but he was extremely fortunate that Bowkett was still able to continue, and that officials decided that the fight could go ahead.

Despite being warned about his behavior, Kubilay hadn’t learned his lesson, and early in the first round he began landing illegal knees to the head of his downed opponent.

Waterman’s initial attempts to pull Kubilay off Bowkett failed, and so he had to apply a standing rear-naked choke to end the assault, bringing the thug to his knees as other officials rushed in to help him out.

Kubilay only fought one more time before his career came to an abrupt halt.

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Roy Nelson Is Facing Massive Fines For Kicking ‘Big John’

It appears as though Roy Nelson will be judged for kicking referee Big John McCarthy after his UFC Fight Night 95 clash with Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva in Brazil. Nelson took the Brazilian out in the second round, but kicked ‘Big John’ after the stoppage and gave him the one finger salute after feeling that the

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It appears as though Roy Nelson will be judged for kicking referee Big John McCarthy after his UFC Fight Night 95 clash with Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva in Brazil.

Nelson took the Brazilian out in the second round, but kicked ‘Big John’ after the stoppage and gave him the one finger salute after feeling that the referee stopped the contest too late:

“I didn’t want to hurt ‘Bigfoot’ more than I had to,” Nelson said during the post-fight press conference in Brasilia. “And I got taken by the moment, because it’s like I’m beating the sh*t out of somebody and you’re like, dude, enough is enough.

And for me, it hurt my feelings. And I apologize to Big John, but I wouldn’t take it back. It just hurt me, that I’ve got to keep on hitting a guy that doesn’t need to be hit.”

MMA Fighting obtained a document from The Superior Justice Court of MMA (STJDMMA) earlier today, which states that Nelson was notified of a 90-day suspension that begun on September 29th. Following the event The STJDMMA accepted a complaint filed by one of its attorneys

Nelson could be charged a potential fine of up to $30,000 and anywhere from a 30-day to six-month suspension for assaulting McCarthy.

The attorney is suggesting a 14-month suspension and $18,500 fine, however, the President of the STJDMMA still must evaluate the case. Nelson has been given business days to present his defense.

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Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva Expecting UFC Release, Manager Sees Career Overseas Next

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In an interview with MMAjunkie, Alex Davis offered up his thoughts on what could be next for UFC heavyweight Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva.

The former title contender lost for the seventh time in 11 UFC fights to Roy Nelson recently, dropping his overall record to 19-10-1. While he has not yet been released, it is expected after the promotion almost cut him earlier this year.

“I think ‘Bigfoot’ will probably be out of the UFC and probably go to Rizin (FF) or Russia,” Davis said.

The bout with Nelson featured an interesting post-fight moment, as Nelson kicked referee John McCarthy. His case has since been sent to the MMA Superior Justice Court for evaluation. And while Davis appreciates the reason “Big Country” went after McCarthy, he knows consequences are to come.

“I love him for that, but if everybody in that moment physically touches the referee, we’re going to have endless problems,” Davis said. “Although I love him for his attitude, I don’t think he should have done that.”

Nelson felt that McCarthy was not quick enough to call off the fight, forcing him to land more punches than he wanted to against Silva, who he calls a friend.

In an interview with MMAjunkie, Alex Davis offered up his thoughts on what could be next for UFC heavyweight Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva.

“I think ‘Bigfoot’ will probably be out of the UFC and probably go to Rizin (FF) or Russia,” Davis said.

Nelson felt that McCarthy was not quick enough to call off the fight, forcing him to land more punches than he wanted to against Silva, who he calls a friend.