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Tim Kennedy: ‘Big John McCarthy F—-D Up Majorly in My Fight’

Big John McCarthy may be the best referee in combat sports, but he got “owned” on Saturday night at UFC 178, according to Tim Kennedy. The legendary referee is being blamed for the unintentional hand he had in “Stoolgate,” a controversial incident that occurred in the main card bout between top middleweight contenders Kennedy and […]

Big John McCarthy may be the best referee in combat sports, but he got “owned” on Saturday night at UFC 178, according to Tim Kennedy. The legendary referee is being blamed for the unintentional hand he had in “Stoolgate,” a controversial incident that occurred in the main card bout between top middleweight contenders Kennedy and […]

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“Big” John McCarthy Criticizes UFC’s Reaction to Jason High’s Shoving Incident

If anyone’s qualified to weigh in on the UFC’s decision to cut Jason High after shoving referee Kevin Mulhall at UFC Fight Night 42, it’s go-to ref and MMA pioneer “Big” John McCarthy. McCarthy, who began his career at UFC 2 in 1994, talked frankly with Submission Radio about the company’s decision to part ways with […]

If anyone’s qualified to weigh in on the UFC’s decision to cut Jason High after shoving referee Kevin Mulhall at UFC Fight Night 42, it’s go-to ref and MMA pioneer “Big” John McCarthy. McCarthy, who began his career at UFC 2 in 1994, talked frankly with Submission Radio about the company’s decision to part ways with […]

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‘Big’ John McCarthy Eviscerates Commission Exec Keith Kizer

Celebrated MMA referee “Big” John McCarthy was supposed to be shedding light on his role in and perception of his most recent assignment, Saturday night’s title tilt for the ages between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165. Instead, the bigger news emerging from a wide-ranging Monday interview with McCarthy may have been his […]

Celebrated MMA referee “Big” John McCarthy was supposed to be shedding light on his role in and perception of his most recent assignment, Saturday night’s title tilt for the ages between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165. Instead, the bigger news emerging from a wide-ranging Monday interview with McCarthy may have been his […]

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John McCarthy on Steve Mazzagatti Refereeing: Jon Fitch’s Safety Not in Jeopardy

If there’s one thing mixed martial arts fans, fighters and pundits can agree on, it’s the fact that the refereeing and judging in the sport needs a lot of work.  The latest talking point on the subject of refereeing has been the June 14 World Series of Fighting bout between Jon Fitch and Josh Burkman. […]

If there’s one thing mixed martial arts fans, fighters and pundits can agree on, it’s the fact that the refereeing and judging in the sport needs a lot of work.  The latest talking point on the subject of refereeing has been the June 14 World Series of Fighting bout between Jon Fitch and Josh Burkman. […]

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UFC 1 on FOX: ‘Big John’ McCarthy Likely to Referee Velasquez vs. Dos Santos

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is just days away from making its broadcasting television debut on the FOX Network. UFC on FOX 1 will air live from the sold-out Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. on Nov. 12 beginning at 6 p.m. PT and 9 p.m. ET. The mai…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is just days away from making its broadcasting television debut on the FOX Network. UFC on FOX 1 will air live from the sold-out Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. on Nov. 12 beginning at 6 p.m. PT and 9 p.m. ET. The main event will be headlined around current UFC heavyweight […]

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UFC 1 on FOX: ‘Big John’ McCarthy Likely to Referee Velasquez vs. Dos Santos

Charles McCarthy: Former UFC Contender Working to Improve MMA Journalism

Charles McCarthy, a man that contested 15 professional bouts before retiring from mixed martial arts competition a few years ago, has never been one to back down from a fight. Since walking away from professional competition in 2008, McCarthy, who has …

Charles McCarthy, a man that contested 15 professional bouts before retiring from mixed martial arts competition a few years ago, has never been one to back down from a fight. Since walking away from professional competition in 2008, McCarthy, who has shared the Octagon with David Loiseau and Michael Bisping, has focused much of his […]

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Charles McCarthy: Former UFC Contender Working to Improve MMA Journalism