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‘Big John McCarthy blames UFC refs for eye poke epidemic: ‘It’s your fault!’

Could we finally be approaching a miraculous time where eye pokes in MMA are punished swiftly and without mercy? Following a ...
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John McCarthy urges more transparency from MMA officials after controversial calls: 'The fans deserve it'

MMA officiating, in regards to both judging and refereeing, has been one of the hottest topics of 2025 — and not for the right reasons. Controversies have piled up to such a degree that even longtime ...
Bloody Elbow

UFC fan favorite was suspended for kicking legendary referee who made him ‘keep on hitting’ his friend

Referee John McCarthy got more than he bargained for when he stepped in to stop a fight at the UFC event in Brazil on this day nine years ago. The UFC is currently fast approaching its next visit to ...
Bloody Elbow

Iconic referee says controversial ‘under review’ UFC Perth call may have led to ‘mental breakdown’

MMA’s most iconic official has weighed in on Saturday night’s most controversial outcome. While some fighters were met with criticism ahead of UFC Perth due to several fight cancellations, the event ...
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MLS transactions roundup: Red Bulls acquire GK John McCarthy

August 22 - The New York Red Bulls acquired two-time MLS champion goalkeeper John McCarthy from the Los Angeles Galaxy on Friday for a third-round draft pick and $150,000 in general allocation money.