The UFC 165 main event between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson was a bloody war that nearly got stopped prior to the fifth round due to a cut sustained by Jones in the first round. Referee John McCarthy pleaded with the cageside physician to not stop the fight, according to UFC president Dana White . Check out this video from Monday’s UFC 168 press tour stop in Los Angeles, where White praised McCarthy for his efforts. Be sure to  Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook  and  Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter .

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