J Mccarthy: UFC don't allow Mike Beltran to travel for events because they don't like his moustache"

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Big John Mccarthy on UFC referee Mike Beltran: The truth is they (UFC) don't like his moustache. Thats why you won't see Mike Beltran travelling around most of the time. In fact, now they make him tuck it in. They think he's trying to bring attention to himself which he's not.

I've had major discussions with Mike about his moustache. One time i was like "dude it's just facial hair. Cut it off, let them get to know you and then grow it back again."
He just looked at me said "ain't fucking happening. Im a grown ass man, no one is telling me how i can look"

 

[Zebra Cheeks]

Big John Mccarthy on UFC referee Mike Beltran: The truth is they (UFC) don't like his moustache. Thats why you won't see Mike Beltran travelling around most of the time. In fact, now they make him tuck it in. They think he's trying to bring attention to himself which he's not.

I've had major discussions with Mike about his moustache. One time i was like "dude it's just facial hair. Cut it off, let them get to know you and then grow it back again."
He just looked at me said "ain't fucking happening. Im a grown ass man, no one is telling me how i can look"

I mean it is a bit distracting, but it’s fucking awesome. Just let him bang bro

 

[Lasse Stefanz]

That's absolutely insane. There's no limit to how shitty the UFC treats people.

 

[Konstantin Koltsov]

Is it really a mustache though?

 

[rear naked ankle pick]

just shave it off you fucking hipster

 

[IndyCovaHart]

DISCRIMINATION!!!!!

 

[usernamee]

I think he's a great ref and that stache is fucking awesome.

He's an incarnation of Obelix for fuck sakes.

 

[BEATDOWNS]

They are extensions anyways.


Mike conned us

 

[Swoliosis]

Gotta go with Dana on this one

 

[AmericanMMA]

I mean it is a bit distracting, but it’s fucking awesome. Just let him bang bro

100% that facial hair is fucking epic.

 

[Rorschachxx]

What? I'd actually pay him to keep that beard and take care of any oils and shit he needs to maintain it. Man what the fuck actually ever happened to the UFC is what I'm trying to figure out.

 

[BEATDOWNS]

Big Johns Bellator anti UFC shilling is becoming increasingly annoying.

 

[Hardkore]

Gotta go with Dana on this one

Looks dirty to me

 

[Warehouse]

Not sure why they don't like it, that's the sort of mustache that takes you places. It's probably a big reason why Mike has gotten a few acting gigs, it's part of his signature look that makes him stand out.

 

[Ken Fresno]

I mean it is a bit distracting, but it’s fucking awesome. Just let him bang bro

Its the exact type of distraction that there should be at a fuckin cage fighting event.

Just like unique fighter/team attire, the occasional live entrance music, and ceremonious presentations of titles and announcements of future contests.

Becoming “mainstream” didn’t have to mean becoming “vanilla as fuck”

 

[capnlarge]

I think Beltran is a pretty good ref. When UFC travels they get some pretty sketch officials. Bring Beltran IMO

 

[Afrikan]

 

[Swoliosis]

Looks dirty to me

Crumbs embedded in there and smells like stale tomato soup

 

[Dorkman]

Suitable response from him, "Fuck off, i'm allowed to have hair" WHat are they scared a fighter is going to grab it when he's breaking them up or some shit? Trying to bring attention to himself....Yeah cause all those refs coming up with John Mccarthy mock "Let's get it on!" type phrases aren't trying to draw any attention at all... Bald goof can go stick his head in a bowling ball polisher.

 

[NoStoneUnturned]

His mustache is incredibly stupid and he looks ridiculous, hair shy of neck tattoos and two hairs shy of face tattoos only because he can cut it off. You are a grown ass, ridiculous looking, man. His face and he can do what he wants but the UFC can do what it wants as well.

Would I discriminate against him in a similar situation? Absolutely not. I would only care about his abilities. If I was Dana would I take the opportunity to tell him he looks like a 12 year girl with pigtails stapled on his face? Absolutely a yes.