'Big' John McCarthy named as Color Commentator for Affliction

Former referee "Big" John McCarthy will provide color commentary for the July 19 Affliction "Banned" event in Anaheim, California.

McCarthy joins former PRIDE and current EliteXC play-by-player Mauro Ranallo to form the Affliction announce team.

McCarthy, who refereed UFC events from March 11, 1994 to December 8, 2007, retired from his officiating duties to pursue broadcasting. His final total of refereed fights was 535.

McCarthy is also currently working on a reality TV series at his Ultimate Training Academy in Valencia, California with Jason Chambers of "Human Weapon" fame.