John McCarthy says he’s ‘not retired’ from MMA refereeing, but focused on new Bellator commentary role

John McCarthy is not retiring as a combat sports official. He just won’t be in the same prominent role most people have expected of him for the last two-plus decades.
McCarthy has been hired to be a color commentator on Bellator MMA broadcasts, the promotion announced Tuesday. The legendary MMA referee said that is where is focus will lie now, but he will not be completely removed from officiating.“Can I go and referee? Yes, I can go and referee,” McCarthy told MMA Fighting. &