John McCarthy

John McCarthy

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Heard in 4 episodes across 4 shows since May 2026

John McCarthy is a renowned mixed martial arts referee and commentator, widely recognized for his foundational role in the UFC. He currently co-hosts the Weighing In podcast alongside Josh Thomson and is a frequent guest on the Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show.

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Episodes

4
across 4 shows

First heard

May 2026

Guest appearances

1

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What John McCarthy has said on podcasts

44 statements

  1. on MMA head kicks and kneesNegativeMay 27, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

    Head kicks and knees to the head should be banned if MMA bans techniques.

    “we should absolutely ban kicks to the head and knees to the head”

    Listen at 3:54

    Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #179 with Josh Thompson & "Big" John McCarthy
  2. on Grounded knees in MMANegativeMay 27, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

    Grounded knees will never be legalized in MMA.

    “I've advocated for knees on the ground for a long time. It's never going to happen.”

    Listen at 5:20

    Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #179 with Josh Thompson & "Big" John McCarthy
  3. on MMA stompsNegativeMay 27, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

    MMA stomps are ineffective against fighters who are not already seriously hurt.

    “Name me. The fight that you saw that a stomp was an effective technique when the fighter was not already seriously hurt. Doesn't happen.”

    Listen at 5:42

    Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #179 with Josh Thompson & "Big" John McCarthy
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Episodes

4 episodes featuring John McCarthy, newest first

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