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John McCarthy Praises ‘Leader’ Scott Coker For Handling Bellator 241 Cancelation

John McCarthy is a big fan of how Bellator president, Scott Coker handled the Bellator 241 cancelation. Last Friday, just hours before the event was...

‘Big’ John McCarthy Feels Judges Missed 10-10 Score In Adesanya vs. Romero

Former referee and current Bellator color commentator "Big" John McCarthy believes the judges missed the boat on the opening round of Israel Adesanya vs....

John McCarthy Explains Why He Believes Dana White Is Against Cross-Promotion

Dana White and the UFC have been reluctant to cross-promote in years and Bellator commentator, John McCarthy believes he knows why. McCarthy believes the...

Quote: Khabib Won’t Break Tony Ferguson Mentally Or Physically

A former referee renowned for his work doesn't believe that Khabib Nurmagomedov can break Tony Ferguson. Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson has been booked multiple times in...

‘Big’ John McCarthy Doesn’t Agree With Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz Stoppage

Former referee and current Bellator color commentator "Big" John McCarthy wishes Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz could've gone on a little longer. Masvidal and Diaz...

John McCarthy Explains Why Jessica Andrade Slam Was Legal

In the main event of UFC 237, Jessica Andrade became the new strawweight champion after knocking out Rose Namajunas in the second round. The...

John McCarthy Weighs In On Ben Askren vs. Robbie Lawler Finish

Over the weekend (Sat. March 2, 2019) former ONE and Bellator champion Ben Askren made his UFC debut. "Funky" went toe-to-toe with former UFC...

John McCarthy Weighs In On Cejudo vs. Dillashaw Stoppage

Renowned referee and current Bellator color commentator "Big" John McCarthy has spoken out on the Henry Cejudo vs. T.J. Dillashaw stoppage. On Jan. 19, the...

John McCarthy Admits Difficulty in Not Cursing on Bellator Broadcasts

"Big" John McCarthy has a bit of a potty mouth that he's been trying to contain for Bellator broadcasts. McCarthy has made a seemingly smooth...

John McCarthy Believes Jon Jones Did Not Intentionally Use PEDs

Longtime MMA official and current Bellator commentator, John McCarthy, believes Jon Jones when he says he didn't intentionally ingest performance-enhancing drugs. McCarthy joins California...
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Bellator Adds John McCarthy, Gives Chael Sonnen Extension for Booth Work

"Big" John McCarthy has signed an agreement with Bellator MMA and will begin broadcasting duties next weekend at Bellator 192, and the promotion also...

‘Big’ John McCarthy Talks Daniel Cormier’s Apology & UFC 214 Stoppage

Respected referee "Big" John McCarthy has responded to Daniel Cormier's apology and critics of his UFC 214 stoppage. On Saturday night (July 29), Daniel Cormier...

McCarthy Reveals He Used “Thumb In The Larynx” To Break Ortiz’s Choke On Sonnen

While there have yet to be any mentions of an actual formal fine, or any other professional repercussions as a result of his unwillingness...
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John McCarthy: Tito Ortiz ‘Apologized’ for Choke on Chael Sonnen

Veteran referee "Big" John McCarthy was the third man inside the cage this past Saturday night at Bellator 170 as Tito Ortiz scored a...

UFC 207’s Two Bantamweight Title Fights Get Referee & Judge Assignments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3dCCiIuNzg The third person in the ring for each of the two UFC Bantamweight Championship fights at UFC 207 was determined at today's Nevada State...