MMA’s most famous referee soon will call the action inside the cage instead of officiating it. Bellator today announced “Big” John McCarthy is joining the Viacom-owned promotion as a color commentator for its 2018 event schedule, which kicks off with Bellator 192 on Jan. 20 at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. The promotion also announced a contract extension for three-time UFC title challenger and Bellator fighter Chael Sonnen, whose move to the No. 2 MMA player included broadcast work. “With the addition of ‘Big’ John to our broadcast team, we have put together the premier group of MMA commentators ahead of our Jan.
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Veteran referee John McCarthy joins Bellator broadcast team as color commentator – MMA Junkie