Please select a course and purchase here: Buy NowCanceleddue to COVID restrictions. Box 10525 POST OFFICE BOX 25101 How many times do we see in boxing they get hit in the back of the head and then the referee dont do nothing, the guy finishes the fight, and hes OK. Then, after four days, five days, he dies. Phone: (520) 883-5114 ATTN: Ismara Matheu Berrios Commissioners (304) 558-0500, Ext 269 OFFICE (208) 577-2601 MMA Officials Training News Gallery Links Contact MMA Officials Training . Like I said, Im not asking for nothing crazy. ___________________________________________________________________, NEW HAMPSHIRE BOXING/WRESTLING COMMISSION Then, I wake up and I started feeling more and more pain in my arm. C Box 2100, Station M, #128 IMMAF awards licenses for refereeing and judging internationally in MMA. ___________________________________________________________________, ST. REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE, DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETIC REGULATION ATTN: GREG SIRB, Gsirb@.pa.us The switch in and out of consciousness makes the whole thing a little fuzzy. Boston, MA 02118 In addition to your responsibility to uphold the professionalism of Athletic Commissions, your competencies not only affect a promoters reputation but most importantly, a fighters livelihood. ATTN: JEFF MULLEN,jmullen@boxing.nv.gov Shawn Clancy, Secretary-Treasurer (709) 834-8052 msummer@warp.nfld.net The UFC is headed back to London, and the fight card is filling up, including the addition of Yanal Ashmouz vs. Chris Duncan. "I owe it to the fighters. "People are starting to understand it and get it. ', A post shared by Edgar Chairez (@chairez686). Peter Timothy, peter.timothy@dbr.ri.gov (401) 462-9529 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. Post Office Box 3250 NASHVILLE, TN 37243-1157, Roxana Gumucio, (615) 532-7081,Roxana.Gumucio@tn.gov 101 W. WASHINGTON STREET (609) 292-3756 FAX 100 WEST RANDOLPH, SUITE 9-100 ), 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. He put me on my back and applied pressure from a side control position. Tuli charged Gordeau early in the fight and was pushed to the ground. ___________________________________________________________________, GRANDE PRAIRIE COMBATIVE SPORTS COMMISSION Thats why they put the guy back to work without giving any investigation or any type of punishment or some stuff like that. ___________________________________________________________________, RED LAKE NATION ATHLETIC COMMISSION It was ugly.". He can, but if anything goes wrong, people will eat him alive and he doesn't deserve that right now. "Some of these fighters didn't know how to fight this way and their corners were too stupid to protect them. You can't do that.' 7777 S. CAMINO HUIVISIM BLDG. HOME PAGE: http://boxing.nv.gov/ The Welsh club, owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, gained promotion from the fifth-tier National League this season, with a victory parade set for Tuesday. Little by little, I tried to fight with my hand to tap with the hand and they stopped it.. BISMARCK, ND 58505 HOME PAGE: http://www.dca.ca.gov/csac/ The City of Calgary ___________________________________________________________________, EDMONTON COMBATIVE SPORTS COMMISSION Direct: 360-664-6649 HOME PAGE: http://www.cabmma.org.br Antoine Brooks, antoine.brooks@illinois.gov, (312) 814-2721 I guess the guy didnt die, so lets get back to work. ATTN: ALAN TANIGUCHI, Executive Officer, alan.c.taniguchi@dcca.hawaii.gov It should be be difficult to become an MMA judge. "I've been able to make money being an official but I've been doing this for 25 years," McCarthy said. According to. 404 Fontage Road HOMEPAGE: https://www.dcopla.com/sports/ For more information and to sign up for a spot, use this link. P O Box 9026 #2 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DRIVE ATTN: SYLVIE VIENNEAU, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Sylvie.vienneau@nbcsc.ca ATTN: Alyson Tuley, Executive Asst, Alyson.Tuley@chickasaw.net Then again, I thought I would get through the class injury free and, well, that did not turn out so great. "I promise I will fail you," McCarthy tells the class before some students have even had time to take their seats. Our job is to protect the fighters! ATTN: Brogan Moore, brogan.moore@dopl.idaho.gov I am an out-of-shape journalist who would find out later that I had torn the cartilage in my ribs while realizing how little I knew about the sport I have been watching for the past 15 years. HOME PAGE: dopl.idaho.gov Suddenly everything I thought I knew about the sport, I began to second-guess. We give credit for offense. ATTN: SHANNON WILMETH, Shannonw@comanchegc.gov, __________________________________________________________________, CONNECTICUT DEPT. Vazquez suffered tears in his elbow and shoulder and is frightened by the repeated oxygen cutoff to his brain. 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 it has impact, it scores. __________________________________________________________________, Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport 4:30pm-6pm MMA Judge Training. Brian Boles, Commissioner Fax: 888.425.3032 ATTN: David Aitken, Director, E-mail: david.aitken@edmonton.ca ATTN: Leon Ramsey, leonramsey.wvac@gmail.com or Crystal Crouch, ccrouch@wvlottery.com Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41: Best photos, Chad Mendes explains decision to retire after BKFC 41 loss: 'I just don't need to be doing this sh*t anymore', BKFC's David Feldman: If Conor McGregor vs. Mike Perry never happens, it 'doesn't really matter', CEO says ONE Championship has dropped out of the running for ex-UFC champ and free agent Francis Ngannou, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. This spring, Le Creuset has introduced an exciting new shade thats already selling fast: shallot, a soft lavender with pink and slight gray undertones. "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. For more information about Combative Sports, contact customer service. 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. Office email:osac@osp.oregon.gov "There are times where you're going to take the blame for things when you did nothing wrong. So he said, 'OK, no fish hooking or whatever you're calling it.' (860) 685-8494 MAIN OFFICE E1A 9M7 (505) 476-4645 FAX PO Box 12157 Post Office Box 101 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. Sign up for the classes today to guarantee a seat:https://www.abcboxing.com/product-category/officials-training-registration/. Hubert Earle, Director of Combat Sports Who did the most damage? 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. Licenses may be denied based on the nature of the conviction and how long prior to the application the conviction occurred. BOX 720 4:30pm-6pm Muay Thai Judge Training. HOME PAGE: http://www.ct.gov/despp GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB (902) 484-6937 FAX 777 Bay St, 18th Floor Register Online; Training Attendees Lists; Boxing Referee & Judge Training Outline P O BOX 146950 "Do you want your airline pilot passing with a C?" POST OFFICE BOX 340 Barra da Tijuca RJ-22640 This heavily tattooed officiator did make some mistakes, like every referee. Thats how I felt. It would end up being McCarthy's last UFC event as a spectator. Eric London, Counsel, (410) 230-6117 EAST TOWER, SUITE 1600 However, an interested person must have profound knowledge of MMA, certification and their license in the state where they . HOME PAGE:https://gaming.az.gov/boxing The chart below explains age requirements in more detail: // < ! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Featured MMA By Reice Shipley on March 25, 2023 The main event of Fury FC 76 in San Antonio, Texas between Edgar Chirez and Gianni Vazquez ended in horrific fashion after the referee in the. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. It wasnt until he got to the hospital after the fight and rewatched his bout that he realized the magnitude of the situation and how lucky he was to not be worse off. Such certification requires a comprehensive examination to assess the knowledge and skills of the prospective referee. 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(403) 454-3431 (FAX) UNCASVILLE, CT 06382 GOVERNORS OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 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. "It was then when Rorion turned to me and said, 'I need you to referee fights for me.' MMA Referee Certification Any individual who wishes to become a certified MMA referee must first acquire a certification from a recognized governing body. There are three components to COMMAND certification. ___________________________________________________________________, ATHLETICS COMMISSION OF SASKATCHEWAN When they can't protect themselves, you do. "If you're writing while you're judging, you're missing the fight," McCarthy said. You must be at least 21 years old to apply for a referee license. Home Page: http://www.srmt-nsn.gov Bobby Brunette: robert_brunette@yahoo.com, HOME PAGE: http://www.mncombativesports.com Collazo has not refereed a boxing, MMA or muay thai event in Texas since the incident, but did serve as a judge the day after the incident for UFC on ESPN 43 in San Antonio. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation 500 JAMES ROBERTSON PARKWAY, 9th FLOOR Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Muay Thai Referees and Judges: Sunday, March 1, 2015. 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). The defense for this is to bite. Inspections of individuals, businesses, and equipment are done on a regular basis to safeguard the public. The health and safety of the fighters as well as the integrity of the sport depend on the rigorous competence of the officials. (303) 869-0259 "When you think you know it all, quit," McCarthy said. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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). 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. (304) 558-1139 FAX (787) 721-9144, FAX 787-721-8161 You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. He needs repetitions. Chirez ends up armbarring an unconscious Vazquez who wakes up in the submission. 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. 1111 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD ___________________________________________________________________, PENNSYLVANIA ATHLETIC COMMISSION ATTN: Rosalino Flores, Commissioner, jr.flores@yahoo.com (970) 563-3684 FAX Relay Texas-TDD: (800) 735-2989. (715)-846-8946, Ext 3550 The department will conduct a criminal history background check on all persons who apply for a license. 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 . However, the current lack of transparency surrounding MMA judge certification and pay is unacceptable. So thank God Im here alive, with an injury. Can you watch someone striking, grappling, wrestling or applying a submission and be able to name what the technique is and what it does? 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. 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. DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES (801) 538-8876 OFFICE 4822 Madison Yards Way INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204 (202) 442-9445 FAX There's always going to be something you haven't seen or heard before. #6 (505) 455-5052 ___________________________________________________________________, COMANCHE NATION SPORTS COMMISSION (603) 860-2315 OFFICE 401 East Commerce, Fairfield, Texas 75840 Phone: 903-389-NEWS (6397) - Fax: 903-389-2636. 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. 78 Cities of Gold Rd. 12TH FLOOR, CN TOWNER BUILDING I can't do that.'". Search Licenses Forms & Publications Laws & Administrative Rules Frequently Asked Questions. In addition, participants should be in good physical condition. "This is not about you," McCarthy said. 10004 104 AVENUE, Stop. So then I kind of wake up and I see a little bit with my eyes, the referee. Thief River Falls, MN 56701 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rhonda Kriby, (450) 632-7500 "Blood is colored sweat," McCarthy said. 412 STATE ROUTE 37 1313 FARNUM STREET Attendees must make their own hotel arrangements. ATTN: Chair, combatsportsmaine@yahoo.com orkCurtis1@maine.rr.com Referee - Online Training Video 195.00 Judge - Online Training Video 145.00 Referee & Judge - Online Training Video 299.00 STAY UPDATED. Lee Jenkins, jenkinslee@hotmail.com CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE TDLRs Customer Service line is available anytime between 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 1-800-803-9202. 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. HOME PAGE: http://www.nj.gov/Lps/sacb POST OFFICE BOX 549 The first section is a technique test where you will watch a videowith all of the techniques listed on this site. You are currently licensed (in good standing) as a referee by the World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation, or World Boxing Organization. 881 LITTLE DEE DRIVE . Chad Mendes at BKFC 41: Best photos, Mike Perry def. A man of his word, McCarthy happily failed me after my three days in his course because, frankly, I didn't know what I was doing. Fax: (520) 883-5084, ATTN: Ernie Gallardo, Executive Director, egall1415@cox.net ATTN: MICHAEL HIMANGO, mikehimango@fdlrez.com 443 Lafayette Rd N Few fighters have seen and done as much as Trigg in the cage, but McCarthy is cautious about putting him in certain situations as a referee. (603) 271-6784 FAX Not necessarily. In addition to licensing contestants and promoters, TDLR regulates referees in those sports. Weve got another event and other people. You will receive certifications for both Judge and Referee with this course. email: acs@gov.sk.ca Yad Minhas, Yminhas@cityofgp.com, Deputy Commissioner, HAWAII BOXING COMMISSION (646) 939-6231 Cell Your chapter will be your local board of officials from which you will receive ongoing information and communication during your career as a sports official. ___________________________________________________________________, NEVADA ATHLETIC COMMISSION Classes will be held at the Radisson Hotel, 6121 N IH-35, in Austin. 11351 W. Chinden Blvd., Bldg. Theyre one of my biggest supporters. For a complete list of penalties, see the Combative Sports Penalties and Sanctions webpage. There are three sections of testing for certification; you must pass all three sectionswith a 90% or better (in each section)in order to be certified. "I've had athletic commissions ask me about my students," McCarthy said. Students will learn how to be boxing or MMA referees and boxing or MMA judges. POST OFFICE BOX 470 (517) 763-0036 FAX PHOENIX, AZ 85007 Des Moines, Iowa 50309, PH: 319-348-5767 "So I'm a little kid and I knew that was fish hooking and you don't do it, so I went to Bob Meyrowitz who owned UFC at the time, and I said, 'Bob you can't have this. Referee License. 1000 SW JACKSON STREET, SUITE 1000 (780) 429-6976 FAX Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders? Gerard Gordeau, a kickboxer, fought Teila Tuli, a sumo wrestler, in the first UFC fight, and Joao Alberto Barreto, a Brazilian black belt who trained under the Gracie family, was the referee. P.O. 701-421-2629 By Fax: (512) 463-1087 By Mail: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Combative Sports Program PO Box 12157 Austin, TX 78711-2157 Endorsements (970) 563-0135 EXT 2239 Achieving a passing score through the course will allow your name to be put on a certification list that is available to all Athletic Commissions. boxing, MMA) if your license has an endorsement in that same class. More than financial reparations, Vazquez wants accountability and to make sure nothing like this ever happens again. TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-1016 HOME PAGE: http://www.dora.state.co.us/combativesports/ I don't give a f---. ___________________________________________________________________, PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE ATHLETIC COMMISSION SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-6950 Please see the Guidelines for License Applicants with Criminal Convictions, which describe the process that TDLR uses to determine whether a criminal conviction renders an applicant an unsuitable candidate for the license, or whether a conviction warrants revocation or suspension of a license previously granted. ATTN: JOE MILLER, Executive Director joe@health.ok.gov ___________________________________________________________________, GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION PMB 229, 902 Arlington Center, ADA, OK 74820 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. Jason Schaufele, Jason.schaufele@illinois.gov, (312) 814-4276 Check the website to see when registration is open. COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT csampaio@cabmma.org.br It doesn't mean anything.". POST OFFICE BOX 12157 I dont have days off from working. Denis Leger, Chairman/President, denis.leger@nbcsc.ca, (506) 531-5510 Watch the full interview with Vazquez below: Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Age requirements are not the same for each sport. dvella@azgaming.gov HOME PAGE: http://www.athcomm.state.ne.us 2609 Atlantic Ave., Suite 203 1601 Gordon Cooper 1720 BIG LAKE ROAD E-Mail: info@mbcombativesports.com In addition to your responsibility to uphold the professionalism of the Athletic Commissions, your competencies not only affect a promoters reputation but most importantly, a fighters livelihood and possibly even their life. I dont know the referee. ___________________________________________________________________, Comision de Boxeo Profesional de Puerto Rico, PO Box 9023207 HOME PAGE: http://www.ok.gov/osac "I want you to leave knowing more about the sport of MMA and more about what's important for the officials than you ever knew in the past. Jerri Dix, jerri.dix@tdlr.texas.gov SILETZ, OR 97380 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. Here is a link to the TASO website: http://www.taso.org/. I was just really surprised, like, Goddamn, man. Its literally like nothing happened, Vazquez said. Michael Murtha, mmurtha@moheganmail.com Tonya Dames, Commissioner Licensing, tdames@mptn-nsn.gov "You're not going to get rich doing this. (Or don't, this is just an announcement and nobody's holding a gun to your head.) McCarthy throughout the course continually stressed the responsibility the referee has in protecting both fighters. A small cut can cause you to bleed. Calgary, AB T2P 2M5 100 N. 15th Ave, Suite 202 ATTN: LILLIE BUTLER, lebutler2@hotmail.com He needs more time. "I owe it to the fighters to fail you if you don't know what you're doing.". Email: mark.r.langlais@ct.gov 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). COLUMBIA, SC 29211-1329 The second test is a written test, which covers everythinglearned during the in-classroom sessions along with the current Unified Rules. ATTN: DALE MEASNER Brett Miller, Commissioner If you have ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor (other than a minor traffic violation) or pleaded guilty or no contest (resulting in a deferred adjudication) to any in-state, out-of-state or federal criminal offense, you must provide a completed Criminal History Questionnaire (PDF) along with your application materials. ", There was a time when there was no right or wrong in mixed martial arts. Fax: (512) 463-9468 (717) 783-0824 FAX (401) 462-9597 According to the COMMAND website, McCarthy and fellow MMA ref Jerin Valel are offering a 2-3 day course that is nationally recognized. The truth is, it didn't take long for me to realize I was in over my head in the class. If youre thinking of altering your workout routine, youre probably looking for new exercises and equipment to help you reach your fitness goals. AUSTIN The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations Combative Sports program will offer training classes for boxing and MMA referees and judges August 27 and 28 in Austin. Mashantucket, CT 06338-3250 SANTA FE, NM 87504 The two-day training will feature industry experts from both the boxing and MMA communities. Here are links to two of the chapters that assist Texas lacrosse officials: Texas Lacrosse Officials Association, North Texas Lacrosse Officials Association. NEBRASKA STATE OFFICE BUILDING OMAHA Joel Campuzano, joel.campuzano@illinois.gov, (312) 814-2729 HOME PAGE: http://www.nh.gov/boxing Olympia, WA 98507-9026 We don't give credit for defending. ATTN: ATHLETIC DIVISION It's a real sport with real rules that is finally getting some attention.". PH: 306-787-8985 It's not about making the fans happy. 1000 Washington St, 7th Floor, Telecast Event Permit. I dont know his life. Please select a course and purchase here. ___________________________________________________________________, NEW YORK STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION 2601 Blair Stone Rd SALEM, OR 97317 St. Paul, MN 55155 MANCHESTER, NH 03109 Shawnee, OK 74801 Avenue Das Americas, 700-Bloco, Sala 339 Kim Sumbler, kim.sumbler@dos.ny.gov (918) 762-6446 OFFICE Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Combative Sports Program PO Box 12157 Austin, TX 78711 Molly.dion@ontario.ca, OREGON STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION ___________________________________________________________________, OFFICE OF THE ONTARIO ATHLETICS COMMISSIONER imatheu@drd.pr.gov, QUEBEC (TRIBAL) If you don't understand from a bare minimum what they're doing in there, that doesn't translate into you doing a good job as an official.". If your referee license is approved, you cannot have a direct or indirect financial interest in any contestant. (512) 475-2875 PO Box 12157 "No one can know it all. (315) 361-7710 He simply could not stomach being inside the Octagon as someone was getting unnecessarily beaten without the ability to step in and stop the fight. The struggle was longer than Vazquezs mind can account for.