An example where the odd judge out could have been right is during Ciryl Gane’s controversial split decision win over ...

McCarthy, a retired MMA referee who helped create the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts rule set in the early 2000s, wants ...

Veteran MMA referee "Big" John McCarthy would like to see a change to the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.

Knees to the head of a grounded opponent have been a hot topic among fighters and fans over the years. The maneuver was a staple of fights during the PRIDE FC era in Japan and can still be utilized ...

Retired MMA referee John McCarthy believes that there’s a glaring issue in the UFC broadcast and offers his expertise as a ...

Ex-UFC referee John McCarthy recently shed light on the complexities of MMA judging, explaining why being the "odd judge out" in close fights often means being correct. Speaking on MMA Junkie Radio, ...

Khamzat Chimaev might be the next in line. Chimaev is one of the best grapplers in the UFC. In his last fight at UFC 308, he ...

Monday's episode of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here. On Episode 3,525, the boys welcome in guest ...

John McCarthy believes that the UFC could improve its broadcasts by adding a new element that he has experience in ...

The UFC implemented several rule changes in the latter part of 2024, most notably allowing 12-6 elbows and changing the ...

Former UFC referee and now commentator John McCarthy, whose contracts with Bellator and PFL have expired, has expressed his ...

Veteran referee "Big" John McCarthy helped established the ... but I would like to see it,” McCarthy told MMA Junkie Radio. “I think it would be a good thing for the sport.” ...