TORONTO – The Michael Page vs. Richard Kiely fight last month at Bellator Europe 4 could have been handled better by referee Dan Miragliotta, according to veteran official turned Bellator analyst John McCarthy. Speaking at a DAZN/Bellator event this week, McCarthy explained how MMA has the perfect counter-balance to trash talk. “The best part about fighting, you can say anything you want about me,” McCarthy said, before later adding: “Usually, it settles itself out because I get to punch you in the mouth. That’s a great equalizer.” McCarthy explained that things can get out of control if the referee allows himself to become emotionally involved in the matchup when insults are flying, as he discussed the situation that occurred during Page’s TKO win over Kiely.
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