Big John McCarthy

BJM sounds off on what's wrong with how MMA fights are scored, what makes a good referee, how weight-cutting is dangerous for a fighter's health.

"Big" John gives us the lowdown on MMA greats and makes his predictions about which up-and-comers will take their place in the not-so-distant future.

"Big" John reveals the origins of his iconic catchphrase, and sets the record straight about whether he stole the line from boxing ref Mills Lane.

In part two of this FIGHT! Life series, "Big" John takes us behind the scenes of the night that changed sports history.

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No one but the referees themselves really understand what it takes to do the job well so FIGHT! talked to three of the best to get some in-cage perspective.

“Big” John McCarthy has made a career out of being an impartial observer and now he, with help from Loretta Hunt, will attempt to tell the tale of MMA in a new book.