John McCarthy (referee) - Wikipedia
John Michael McCarthy (born October 12, 1962) is a retired American mixed martial arts (MMA) referee best known for officiating numerous bouts promoted by the Ultimate Fighting …
UFC icon 'Big' John McCarthy commits to referee return after ...
Oct 9, 2025 · Iconic MMA referee 'Big' John McCarthy is committed to returning to his original role after stepping back from his podcast.
John "Big" McCarthy MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos ...
He has served as head referee for hundreds of bouts in major MMA promotions dating back to 1993. He is also the founder of C.O.M.M.A.N.D., the training and certification school for MMA …
John McCarthy explains decision to leave MMA media, return to ...
Oct 16, 2025 · "Big" John McCarthy is once again changing lanes in the combat sports world. Two weeks ago, McCarthy announced he was returning to his original role in MMA: refereeing. …
Big John McCarthy Breaks Down Controversial UFC Stoppage
Sep 28, 2025 · Big John McCarthy is a legendary MMA referee who coined the term “mixed martial arts” and helped write many of the sport’s early rules. Officiating his first card back at …
Veteran official John McCarthy reveals rule he'd like to see ...
Dec 29, 2024 · Veteran official John McCarthy likes where MMA is currently at in terms of its ruleset and officiating. However, that doesn't mean there aren't things he would change. …
John McCarthy: The Legendary MMA Referee & Rulemaker
Discover the incredible career of John McCarthy, the legendary MMA referee known as 'Big John,' who helped write the official rules for sanctioned fights. Learn about his LAPD background, …