A former Los Angeles Police Officer, and a Self-Defense Instructor at the Los Angeles Police Academy, McCarthy is also the founder of “C.O.M.M.A.N.D.,” a program that trains and certifies hopeful MMA referees and judges. Over the past 20 years, McCarthy has set the bar when it comes to officiating in MMA, a sport where he has overseen countless fights promoted by Bellator, the UFC, and numerous other promotions all over the world, serving as the referee for some of the biggest bouts in the history of the sport.
“With John and Chael providing analysis, you’re getting two people who have spent more time in the cage than they have spent with a headset on, and that will translate to a positive viewing experience for Bellator fans.” 20 debut on the Paramount Network,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “With the addition of ‘Big’ John to our broadcast team, we have put together the premier group of MMA commentators ahead of our Jan. It features a welterweight title fight between champion Douglas Lima and top contender Rory MacDonald, as well as the opening bout for the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix, which pits Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs.
Bellator 192 is the fight promotion's first event of 2018 and the first on the rebranded network. Paramount is the newly rebranded form of Spike TV. “Bellator is pleased to announce that it has come to an agreement with John McCarthy to serve as color commentator during broadcasts on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network, which kicks off with Bellator 192 on Saturday, Jan. Bellator MMA on Tuesday made a surprise announcement, revealing that pioneering mixed martial arts referee “Big” John McCarthy has joined the promotion's broadcast booth.
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