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Note: McCarthy’s UFC 79 predictions include Wanderlei Silva and Georges St. Pierre. Interesting.
(Thanks to MMAmania reader “john” for the assist.)

“As I enter a new chapter in my life, I look forward to demonstrating my love and passion for the MMA world in my new role at The Fight Network. It’s a perfect fit for me and I can’t wait to get started.”
– “Big” John McCarthy comments on his retirement from mixed martial arts as […]

Perhaps the most recognized and respected referee in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA), “Big” John McCarthy, will announce his retirement today, according to Yahoo!Sports.com.
Earlier this week The Fight Network distributed an advisory that “big” news would be announced tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. ET regarding the future of “Big” John and his partnership […]

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Big John Speaks
Forrest Griffin interview
(Thanks to UFCmania reader “MoreThanUFC” for the assist.)

Widely regarded as the top referee in mixed martial arts (MMA), John McCarthy will be the man in charge of the Octagon during the UFC 71 main event between UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell and Quinton Rampage Jackson on May 26, according to FightNetwork.com.
It’s no surprise that the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) assigned […]