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

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 ...

John McCarthy advises Colby Covington against fighting Gilbert Burns.

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, ...

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

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 ...

John McCarthy believes the UFC could benefit from adding an on-air rules analyst like other professional sports such as the NBA and NFL.

The Fighting Nerds became the cool kids in 2024. No MMA team turned heads more than the Nerds over the past 12 months as they ...

Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated boxing match against Logan Paul could be jeopardized by his existing UFC contract, ...

Veteran official John McCarthy likes where MMA is currently at in terms of its ruleset and officiating. However, that doesn't ...

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.” ...