John McCarthy

Biography

John Michael McCarthy (born October 12, 1962) is a retired American mixed martial arts (MMA) referee best known for officiating numerous bouts promoted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), dating back to UFC 2.

Known For

Friends

The Naked Gun

Parkinson

Blue Streak

The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes

Everyday Miracles

The Hurt Business

Mask

All Movies (12)

• The Naked Gun2025 · as Referee
• The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes2019 · as Self
• The Hurt Business2016 · as Himself
• Mask2015 · as Self
• Everyday Miracles2015 · as Sam
• Fight Life2012 · as Himself
• Once I Was a Champion2011 · as Himself
• UFC Ultimate Knockouts2003 · as Himself
• UFC Hits: Volume 12000 · as Self / Referee
• Blue Streak1999 · as S.W.A.T. Team Member
• UFC 10: The Tournament1996 · as Self-Referee
• UFC 3: The American Dream1994

All TV Shows (3)

• Inside MMA2007 · as Self - Guest
• Parkinson1998 · as Self
• Friends1994 · as Referee