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John Michael McCarthy (born October 12, 1962) is a retired American mixed martial arts referee best known for officiating numerous bouts promoted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), dating back to UFC 2.
Aug 12, 2020 · The legend of the sport of #MMA, referee "Big" John McCarthy shares how he got started reffing back at UFC 1, to his transition into commentating for Bellator MMA, and all of the dirty &...
Sep 15, 2022 · If you’re a fan of the UFC, then you know who “Big” John McCarthy is. But do you know the man behind the nickname? In this article, we’ll take a look at the life and times of one of the most well-known figures in mixed martial arts.
Mar 21, 2024 · John McCarthy, best known as "Big John," is a retired American mixed martial arts referee who left a lasting impact on the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). From his influential role in shaping the rules of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to his transition from referee to commentator, McCarthy's journey is a
Nov 30, 2021 · A martial artist and former coach for two decades from Houston, Texas. Specializing in the disciplines of kickboxing, karate, MMA, and Jiu Jitsu. Big John McCarthy is a highly respected legend...
Is the first head referee for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, a retired Los Angeles Police Officer, and a Tactical Self-Defense Instructor at the Los Angeles Police...
"Most Legendary UFC RefereeBig John McCarthy is an iconic MMA referee, assisted in creating the MMA ruleset, and was there from the very beginning.Big John b...
3 days ago · "Big" John McCarthy credits Islam Makhachev for a trait that only makes him more impressive. Islam Makhachev proved how well-rounded he is at UFC 302 by winning the striking battle against Dustin ...
Jul 13, 2020 · Big John goes off on the judging at UFC 251 Fight Island where Alexander Volkanovski was declared the winner by split decision against Max Holloway for the UFC featherweight title. What did...
John McCarthy is perhaps the most iconic referee in all of combat sports, but after officiating his first UFC event in March of 1994, he had already had enough. “I told Rorion (Gracie, one of the UFC’s founding fathers) I’m done,” McCarthy told me in 2013. “I will never do that again.”
