Also, everyone elses the list. Other referees, like John McCarthy and . Meanwhile, Till's skid extended to three straight losses, which could jeopardize his status in the UFC middleweight division. Don't miss him, just wondered if he finally got run? The UFC President has. "The worst I've ever seen. He wasnt necessarily tapping because hes done, he was poked in the eye. Copyright 2023 Way of Martial Arts Referee Steve Mazzagatti warned Burns about unintentional eye pokes, but they kept coming. The fact that he is not yet in his prime and still has a lot to offer just shows you how good this guy is. He is an American hero.Except in his moonlighting gig as a fight game referee, where - as far as popular opinion goes - hes a classless villain who is singlehandedly destroying mixed martial arts.Mazzagatti the referee has become the man we love to hate. Whenever he stands in the cage as an arbiter between two big principals - the bigger the fight, the more total the outrage - Twitter revs up with commentary ranging from dark humor to absolute disgust. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". Phone: +385 95 913 0078. Steve Mazzagatti (Sherdog) and Dana White (Esther Lin/MMAFighting) If Dana White had things his way, Steve Mazzagatti wouldn't be allowed anywhere near a UFC Octagon. While watching Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon in the co-main event, he spotted controversial MMA referee Steve Mazzagatti cageside. But if youre looking at it, and you hit it again and again, thats your fault. 1. The British referee has a truly respectable reputation and is deservedly considered to be one of the best referees out there. Times where Ive had to stop the fight, take a point for back of the head strikes." "I cant go shake hands with Dana, or go have a cup of coffee. Regarding the Jones 12 to 6, I think in retrospect a No Contest would probably have been better than a DQ but Mazzagatti has a point, rules are rules and they have to be upheld. Steve Mazzagatti MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com Steve Mazzagatti AGE N/A FIGHTS 459 KO / TKO 143 31% SUBMISSIONS 134 29% DECISIONS 175 38% DRAWS 2 0% NO. Steve Mazzagatti (left), and Israel Adesanya (right) [Photo credit: FREESTYLEBENDER - YouTube] Israel Adesanya spotted a familiar face while watching UFC 282 this past Saturday. That's some (Steve) Mazzagatti-level (expletive) right there. This made Adesanya's reaction a lot funnier. Theres got to be replay. So what's happened to Steve Mazzagatti? Cecil Popes is one of the least popular MMA judges and is notoriously known for always trying to put the focus of a fight on him. We are all passionate about different disciplines and martial arts and are used to discussing and comparing topics and curiosities concerning this fascinating world. Its one of the worst things Ive ever seen.. This guy is a relatively young, but very prospective referee who is already one of the most reliable and most respected referees out there. UFC Kansas City Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Max Holloway Edges Arnold Allen by Decision. Seemingly ignoring the fact that Hamill was deaf,. Israel Adesanya shared some of his reactions to the bouts that took place at UFC 282 on his YouTube channel. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. This makes two fighters that would probably still be undefeated today that racked up a loss because Steve Mazzagatti is so trigger happy on penalization. And if a referee gets in the way of that, I can understand [White] being pissed - Im pissed when I have to take a point in a big huge fight like that. Adesanya suffered two defeats to Poatan in kickboxing, including a vicious knockout that left him needing oxygen, which he is intent on brutally avenging with the help of a certain official this weekend. UFC Fight Night 223 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Luckily, hes not the worst decision-maker out there, although he has his fair share of controversial calls. Honestly, as many times as those guys have fucked up, they are among the better refs working. Hes beaten me in the past so theres no false sense of arrogance and I have to humble myself in a sense of like No, he can beat me, but I know I can beat him. That last fight we had I was touching him, I had him rocked.. Adesanya. The cage was an adjustment for me but I was more nervous in my first MMA match: Frank. We got to have replay. Rodriguezs manager said after the event that they plan on appealing the loss. "Ive asked our neurosurgeon, what to the back of the head are we looking for - whats the danger spot?" UFC president Dana White has even gone so far as to say that Mazzagatti is one of the . Well, lets see how he rants about it for 9 minutes straight. Getty 5 Dana White was vocal about his dislike of referee. His decisions are practically universally acclaimed and hes been out of the press for most of his career. Mazzagatti has a thick skin, as anybody in a thankless profession must. To bring up some names, I shall list some of the best MMA referees and worst MMA referees, both in the UFC and out of the UFC. Yamasaki is a great and experienced referee and although there are a lot of people still not getting over the aforementioned disqualification, they should really put that to rest because Yamasaki is one of those that have proven, over and over, that they are among the best out there. UFC Vegas 71 Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Sergei Pavlovich KOs Curtis Blaydes in Round One! And Whites word, of course, echoes down the corridors. Worst Steve Mazzagatti Moments It's Not Cagefighting 59.7K subscribers Subscribe 10K 1M views 4 years ago Few names strike fear in the hearts of MMA fighters more then referee Steve. Privacy Policy. Of course, I had no idea [ at the time] Hamill hurt his shoulder. Hamill was blocking those, he had a four-wall defense. Luckily for Lavigne, it didnt, but it gave him a spot on our list. 1. Mazzagatti finally stepped in, taking a point from Jones for the infraction. The New Zealander left kickboxing behind after his loss to Pereira and became one of the biggest stars in MMA by capturing the 185lb title and winning 20 of his 21 pro fights. Its not just the inconsistent calls and the often-ridiculous explanations for her decisions, but also the fact that Winslow has a tendency of jumping in late in situations that can be extremely dangerous and threatening. Josh is very observant, which is why his calls are always thought out, righteous, and practically always correct. Then I will proceed to give you explanations and believe me, there will be some referees decisions that are pretty much self-explanatory. Steve Mazzagatti. We all know the importance of speed in MMA, so imagine how such a decision might have impacted the match. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast 13 12 12 comments Best silentspyder 8 yr. ago 'Rumble' eventually lost the fight due to an eye injury, but the official result of the event reflected a third-round TKO victory for Burns. Nothing wrong with that.Yet he is accused of daydreaming while mortar shells are exploding and rockets are whizzing by overhead. Because this s--- goes down so fast. UFC Vegas 42 Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Song Yadong KOs Ricky Simon! Joe Rogan shouted them out in his podcast, and In The Pocket can confirm that these little guys are perfect for increasing your punching speed and burning extra calories! UFC Vegas 72 Weigh-In Results: Song vs. Simon. Thats some (Steve) Mazzagatti-level (expletive) right there. Dana White called Chris Tognonis referee work disgusting after an apparent error flipped the script in Saturdays Ed Herman vs. Mike Rodriguez fight at UFC on ESPN+ 35. He is as isolated as the terrain. Rodriguezs team announced within minutes of the result that it was going to file an appeal of the fight. Dana White vs. Steve Mazzagatti. "I start tapping with my feet and I pass out again," he revealed, stating it was the pain from the armbar that led him to wake up from the first submission. Follow us on Twitter for updates, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive interviews, lists, news updates and predictions. How would that look if Im hanging out with some team and the other team sees me buddying up with them? he says. All of this practically destroyed her reputation and made her one of the least favorite MMA referees. "There was the Gray Maynard double knockout, too." He desperately tried to imitate the best among them but failed miserably each time. [1]. A list of his stupid and wrong decisions could be an article for itself, but hes been known to deduce points without any valid reason and his infamous stoppage of a womens match is still scorned upon even today, earning Mazzagatti the title of the worst MMA referee. Watch some of the worst stoppages by Steve Mazzagatti below: The referee is especially notorious for stoppages deemed to be late. And I got to stick by that call. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. All youve got to do is look at the (expletive) replay thats playing 6,000 times while Hermans on the ground and say, Oh (expletive), I made a mistake. How you think that is a groin kick is next level nuts, but whatever. Yeah, this guy is quite possibly the worst MMA referee out there (you know how much Dana White hates him). For more information, please see our At what point do you realise that this guy is an incompetent fool and hes going to hurt somebody, White fumed. Sign up for the He never winces at the sight of blood. Ironically, the referee is also known for stoppages deemed extremely early and bizarre. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Nate Diaz Turns Himself In To New Orleans Police, Released On Bond, Max Holloway Interested In Potential Gervonta Davis Boxing Match: "That Would Be A Fun One", New Orleans Police Issue Arrest Warrant For Nate Diaz Following Altercation On Bourbon Street. Please enter a valid email and try again. Its all one big act of defiance. At all times hes wearing his black gloves a little tighter than, say, Yves Lavigne, to lend him added prowler essence. And nobody puts as many out. I was all over them tonight about replay, White said. Steve Mazzagatti has been the consensus worse referee for years by MMA fans. Thats why a common acronym ascribed to Mazzagatti is: WTF? And then Anthony got poked in the eye, after I - I saw a combination, I saw an uppercut, and all of a sudden Anthony turns around flies on the ground and starts tapping. The Last Stylebender wants the UFC to bring back former referee Steve Mazzagatti for his latest title defence which takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday night. 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"I chose to become an official, and Stitch [Jacob Duran], who worked there too, chose to become a cutman. "Absolutely, that was the right thing to do. I think mainly because of Dana's personal issues with him, people just jump on the bandwagon. Nobody in the industry starts as many fires. He revealed that he will pay Rodriguez the win portion of his fight purse since he so strongly believes the athlete was given an unfair shake. As a collective, we have united as Mazzagatti haters. Both of us love their products, and we think you would too!You saw that right, thats 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING using code ITP at https://www.manscaped.com/Get 10% OFF XMARTIAL rash guards and training equipment with code itpmma at https://www.xmartial.com/?ref=ITPMMA In The Pocket MMA is partnered with XMARTIAL, a North American based premier martial arts gear brand! They participate in the fight directly and they have to watch out for all the details in the octagon. He's a (expletive) Mazzagatti level. Adelaide Byrd is the one person that I've seen Dana reticent to criticize. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. For all the shit that guy takes for being the awful ref he is, he was always around. Mazzagatti is one with the desert. The perception of him goes something like this: What an oblivious, uncaring, clueless, particularly blind and lackadaisical excuse for a referee the Nevada State Athletic Commission insists on keeping around. Bellator 295 Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Patchy Mix KOs Raufeon Stots In Grand Prix Finals! I dont know these things. Hes an (expletive) Mazzagatti level. Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Gervonta Davis KOs Ryan Garcia! We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. Mazzagatti was part of many questionable calls during his career as an official, which left him on the wrong side of many fighters and even UFC president Dana White. It happens. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Controversy reared its ugly head during the Mike Rodriguez vs. Ed Herman bout at UFC Vegas 10 and one person who wasnt happy with what went down is UFC President Dana White. I haven't seen him doing any cards in ages. A halt was called to the action, and the fight was officially ruled as a TKO stoppage for Burns. Your login session has expired. It's interesting to see which officials are politcially connected and which aren't. Guys like Mazzagatti and Yamasaki have been blackballed, but other total incompetents like Adelaide Byrd, Chris Lee and Sal D'Amato continue to work. Nevada State Athletic Commission only allow a replay after a fight is called, though, and a bout cannot be restarted once its used. For that, we love Mazzagatti unconsciously. He also worked at the Golden Gloves Gym with Roger Mayweather, Freddie Roach, Greg Hogan, Jimmy Montoya and many others. As bad as it sucked.I mean, it sucks. he says. Hes at home there. That was one of the worst things Ive ever seen. Hes actually very rational about it all. Ive been in the fight game my whole life, and I truly care about the sport. He is a legend among MMA referees and for most, he is the original, the one and the only one, despite not being active anymore. "He hip throws Hamill to the ground, starts unloading with elbows. Its hard not to bang on this guy, White said after the event (via Mike Bohn and John Morgan of MMA Junkie). Something went wrong. If you get hit there dude - even just reaching around and tapping that area - you get a little bit dizzy. He is very respective of the rules, hes made some great and important decisions during his career, but is also known for stopping the fight at the right moment, thereby saving his fighters from any serious harm. Controversy reared its ugly head during the Mike Rodriguez vs. Ed Herman bout at UFC Vegas 10 and one person who wasn't happy with what went down is UFC President Dana White. "Well, I had already stopped the fight. newsletter, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, Video: Fighters exploded cauliflower ear leads to TKO stoppage, ONEs Chatri Sityodtong decided not to submit our final offer to Francis Ngannou after meeting, Luke Rockhold reacts to BKFC 41 loss: Im not done. Because of that thoughwe implemented in the state of Nevada and several other states now, instant replay. Love Island star Luca Bish travelled with Conor McGregor on whiskey-filled private jet, Watch fighter lose after ear explodes during MMA title bout in Mexico, Conor McGregor praised by former opponent after giving him mid-fight advice at BKFC 41, UFC schedule 2023: Every upcoming fight including Sterling vs Cejudo at UFC 288, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window). Some of his moves and decisions have become iconic within the MMA community. Well, he was in pain, and he was like, Im done. Dana White on the referee during Mike Rodriguez vs Ed Herman: Nobody has ever f*cked up more than Mazzagatti and that was a Mazzagatti moment right there, Israel Adesanya spots controversial referee Steve Mazzagatti at UFC 282 cageside. and our That was definitely a bad call. He won the (expletive) fight., Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. This guy, I know I can beat him, Adesanya insisted. "At the time Vegas was the boxing capital of the world," he says. Pereira continued to dominate in kickboxing until 2020 when he committed himself to MMA full-time after previously going 2-1 in the sport between 2015 and 2016. A quick search of the internet indicates that Mazzagatti may be the most highly criticized official in MMA. In the aftermath of Steve Mazzagatti's refereeing during the WSOF 3 fight, Dana White blasted the referee, saying that he was "dangerous.". During Ronda Rousey's Strikeforce bout against Sarah D'Alelio, the former UFC bantamweight queen attempted an armbar early in the first round. So what's happened to Steve Mazzagatti? The referees are extremely important for an MMA fight. The only female on our list, Kim Winslow made a lot of enemies in the MMA because of her refereeing. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! Thats some (Steve) Mazzagatti-level (expletive) right there. Vazquez claimed that after passing out from the initial triangle choke, he opened his eyes to find himself trapped in an armbar. Mazzagatti says. From his first fight, hes been consistently good and constantly among the best. Its absolutely clear why hes on this list and you should not doubt it for a second. From the Lawnmower 3.0 ball trimmer, to nose hair trimmers, to other great products keeping you feeling fresh down under - Manscaped products do it all. He is an island of righteousness - which should be expected from any good gatekeeper for integrity. Dana, bring back Steve Mazzagatti. He had a long and well-respected career and there is absolutely no doubt that he has become a synonym for MMA refereeing. For all the shit that guy takes for being the awful ref he is, he was always around. Weve got five different disciplines - different ground games, striking games, submission games, the whole thing. So hes supposed to go out and fight two more rounds with the bridge of his nose cut open, bleeding into both eyes in the first round and be able to compete? Thats not a good enough system, White said, and he admitted to encouraging the sanctioning body overseeing the event to update its protocols. What are you going to do it? As an affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases through various sellers. His fight-starter is so familiar by now that you barely notice"You ready? He is theatrical, he tries too hard, and is generally speaking pretty annoying to watch, let alone work with. "I hated that crap," Mazzagatti says. Whether that proves successful or not remains to be seen, but as of now, its almost universally agreed that Rodriguez was robbed of a win on his record. He has many variations of this same sentiment. Hes a (expletive) Mazzagatti level. "The only excuse Mazzagatti makes is that hes doing his job. That was just the tip of the iceberg as far as Whites discontentment goes with "Mazz." Merry XmasGET 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING ON MANSCAPED with code ITP at https://www.manscaped.com/In The Pocket MMA is sponsored by MANSCAPED, The Official Elect. One of the fights that had most of his reactions was Dricus Du Plessis vs. Darren Till. You forgot to add Herb Dean and Dan Migliotta to the list of nincompoops. Wiedman's elbow looked like a missed punch from his angle, and then it looked like Munoz slipped to the ground. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/09/dana-white-rips-referee-chris-tognoni-steve-mazzagatti-ed-herman-mike-rodriguez-ufc-on-espn-plus-35, Dana White confirms Dustin Poirier vs. Tony Ferguson is dead: 'We're getting another fight', UFC on ESPN+ 35 video: Ed Herman nets insane comeback after apparent referee error, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "You got to understand that a promoter has one thing in mind, and thats to promote the fighters to the next level. For the end of this article, I have one of the best Dana Whites moments. Fair or not, he is the man we love to hate, and nobody looks better dressed in blame. Plot twist: instead of disqualifying Burns, Mazzagatti gave Burns the TKO win. The UFC President also believes that an improved replay system will allow for situations like what happened at UFC Vegas 10 to be eliminated. He has ranted epically on numerous occasions about Mazzagattis incompetence in the cage. Exclusives. Its hard not to bang on this guy, White told reporters, including MMA Junkie, at the UFC on ESPN+ 35 post-fight news conference. In the 2008 bout, the referee failed to spot even one of the many eye pokes that Johnson suffered. He responds to trauma situations, when people have been shot, or mangled in a car accident, or who just got beaten down along the boozy Las Vegas Strip. Its a lonely job. "The loneliest man in MMA is readying his long travel buggy - complete with 14-inch coil-overs in the back - for a fast desert ride. "Im not out to make [Dana White] happy or anything, but I truly care about the sport. Were giving Mike his money, too, White said. "Yeah, it bums me out," Mazzagatti says while taking a break from blowing the fiberglass off his dune buggy at his home in Vegas. While watching Du Plessis vs. Till, the former UFC middleweight champion felt that the Englishman could have been more successful if he had made adjustments: With his submission win, Du Plessis extended his winning streak to six. "I tell the fighters in the back [before coming out to fight], if he shoots a double leg on you and youre in the middle of a punch and you hit him there because he turned his head into it, thats his fault. He also warned him about the elbows half a dozen times or so before taking the point.. Steve Mazzagatti is a hero by popular definition. He trained fighters from the earliest UFCs in kickboxing. "And it could be that bizarre circumstances just find Mazzagatti a little more regularly than, say, Herb Dean. "Its a friendless second profession that Mazzagattis in. Mazzagatti warned Zapata probably three or four times about grabbing the fence, never taking away a point. Mazzagatti used to be a fixture of UFC events but became known for letting fights go on for way too long which often led to UFC boss White ranting about his incompetence during post-fight press conferences. In the 2008 bout, the referee failed to. The first thing you notice when talking to him is that hes not fishing for sentimental understanding - even as criticism stacks up in leaning towers around him. "Then all of a sudden those downward elbows came. "I mean, if youre going to let somebody pound somebody else in the back of the head and call it good because you want that guy to win because theres a big promotion for him next - you can see the huge amounts of money involved. AJ McKee Would Love To Fight Floyd Mayweather, Talks Patricio Pitbull, More, Rob Font vs. Cody Garbrandt: MMA Media Picks | UFC Vegas 27, Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler: MMA Media Picks | UFC 262, Video: Ranking T.J. Dillashaw's UFC Opponents With Jimmie Rivera, Cat Zingano Says Toe Kick To Eye "Still Grosses Me Out", during the Mike Rodriguez vs. Ed Herman bout. This guy is probably the worst on our list. Brock ate himafter punching his stupid mustache off. During the UFC Vegas 10 post-fight press conference, White even referenced Mazzagatti when a referee made a mistake: Based on how White feels about Mazzagatti's ability as a referee, it makes sense why he hasn't officiated at a UFC event in quite some time. Dana White and Big John McCarthy Talk Steve Mazzagatti Invicta Fighting Championships 283K subscribers Subscribe 801K views 9 years ago Referee Steve Mazzagatti drew some criticism for his. Jamie Varner v. Rob McCullough @ WEC 32 Varner loses his mouthpiece and actually. Address: Zadarska ul. The Ultimate Fighter 3 finalist managed to rally in the third round, locking in a slick kimura from bottom position that forced Rodriguez to tap out. Israel Adesanya spotted a familiar face while watching UFC 282 this past Saturday. Its an exile he signed on for. "What is it about Mazzagatti and controversy? Who will win the rubber match between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes at ONE's U.S. debut Friday? With that in mind, let's take a look at some of his worst refereeing decisions Perhaps Steve Mazzagatti's apparent inaptitude first came to light during UFC Fight Night 14 when the late Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson took on Kevin Burns. And its unfair for any fighter to take a blow there. Remember when I said that Steve Mazzagatti isnt Danas favorite referee? "But I dont regret that, no," Mazzagatti says. Dana White blames bizarre 'Ultimate Fighter' decision on Steve Mazzagatti, but believes the moment has already led to changes being made by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. White is angry with referee Chris Tognoni, who erroneously called a pair or knee strikes landed by Rodriguez to the midsection of Herman as a low blow.
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