What truly earns a 10-8 round in MMA? Referee John McCarthy breaks it down

In this edition of Uncrowned Films, legendary MMA referee “Big” John McCarthy pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to officiate at the highest level of the sport. Drawing on decades of experience inside the cage, McCarthy breaks down the split-second decision-making, deep rule knowledge, physical positioning, and mental toughness required to protect fighters while allowing the action to flow.