Why is Big John McCarthy not in the UFC anymore?

Question

He was doing the commentary for Affliction. I later heard that he's no longer with UFC. Did something happen with him and the UFC? What about Herb Dean? I wouldn't think UFC would let him ref for Affliction. Is he gone from UFC also? if so, what happened with him and the UFC?

Answer 1

Big John was employed by the state athletic commissions (at least for many years before his retirement), not the UFC.  The job of referee does not pay well and Big John is making much more money doing other things.

Answer 2

He got out of it because of a show that he hosts on tv and since that show covers all mma action he doesn't want to be bisas for ufc

Answer 3

He retired from reffing. He actually was an anouncer at this weekends Affliction fight card.

Answer 4

I think he simply retired as a referee. He has his own MMA school and clothing company, he probably wanted to focus on that.