LET’S GET IT ON!: THE MAKING OF MMA AND ITS ULTIMATE REFEREE
Book ID/图书代码： 08855014B70513
English Summary/英文概要： An intimate profile of the legendary mixed martial arts (MMA) referee, this first full-length autobiography of pop culture icon “Big” John McCarthy details every aspect of his life—from his strong-handed Los Angeles upbringing to his involvement in the naming of the sport, his role in its regulation, and MMA’s rise in stature. The narrative follows “Big” John through his 22-year career as a Los Angeles police officer, where he taught recruits arrest and control procedures as well as survival tactics, then his 15-year career as MMA’s premier official in the chain-linked cage. A fixture of the sport, “Big” John started refereeing at UFC 2 in 1994 when MMA was in its infancy and went on to officiate at every major UFC event but two until 2007. Following a one-year hiatus as a color commentator and on-camera analyst for MMA and boxing events, he returned to MMA refereeing in 2008. In his own words, "Big" John relates his insider’s perspective from the midst of many of the sport’s greatest moments—from Tito Ortiz–Ken Shamrock I at UFC 40 in 2002 to Randy Couture–Tim Sylvia at UFC 68 in March of 2007—along with his account of the birth of the sport in America, its evolution, and MMA’s ongoing struggles for acceptance.
Chinese Summary/中文概要： 本书是综合格斗（MMA）传奇裁判、流行文化偶像大约翰•麦卡锡的首部自传，全面记录了他生活的方方面面——他在洛杉矶的成长历程，他参与命名该项运动，他在该项运动规范制定中起到的作用，以及综合格斗的兴起。本书记录了大约翰22年的洛杉矶警察生涯，他在过程中教授警察逮捕和控制技巧以及生存战术；及其15年在八角笼中担任综合格斗高级裁判的生涯。大约翰在1994年第二届终极格斗冠军赛（UFC）上开始了裁判生涯。那时，综合格斗还刚刚起步。用大约翰自己的话来说，他从局内人的角度出发，回忆了这项运动历史上的多个辉煌瞬间，同时也为大家讲述了这项运动在美国的诞生和发展，以及为获得认可所进行的不断的努力。（LYR）
Awards/获奖情况：“精彩的故事、深刻的洞见，讲述了终极格斗冠军赛的兴起历史。也提醒大家，我们喜欢参赛选手，但赛场上的第三个人可能会改变一起。”——Jon Wertheim，《体育画报》资深作者，作家，著有《Blood in the Cage》
“大约翰在UFC开办之初便一路陪伴至今，他对该项运动的体验可以说鲜为人知。”——Chuck Liddell，UFC冠军
“有关该项运动的写得最好的书之一……部分历史，部分传记，两个部分都非常精彩。”——SBNation.com
"Great storytelling, great insight, and a great history of the UFC’s rise. A subtle reminder that, much as we like the mano a mano of the sport, the third man in the arena can make all the difference." —Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated senior writer, author, Blood in the Cage
"A no-nonsense, hands-on account of the blood and sweat that lifted MMA from the sports blacklist and turned it into a billion-dollar industry. McCarthy didn’t just observe history—he helped make it." —Jake Rossen, ESPN.com
"’Big’ John has been around from the UFC’s very beginnings and has experienced this sport from a perspective few will ever know." —Chuck Liddell, UFC champion and Hall of Famer
"’Big’ John McCarthy has long been MMA’s best and most knowledgeable official. He’s been in the most amazing seat from the beginning in every arena this sport has ever been in—the hot seat in the cage!" —Randy Couture, UFC Hall of Famer and six-time champion
"One of the best books ever written about the sport ... Part history and part biography, both parts equally fascinating." —SBNation.com
"The only thing bigger than his authoritative presence is his knowledge of the sport he helped build." - Mauro Ranallo, MMA commentator
"Compelling ... Many books have been written about MMA history, but the perspective from a primary figure in the sport sets this apart from previous efforts. At 418 pages, it’s a hefty word, but fans will devour his stories and breeze through this highly entertaining tome." —Chicago Sun-Times
"A testosterone-fueled, adrenaline pumping joy ride, and fans will surely be thrilled to meet the man they know so well from TV." —Publishers Weekly
About the Author/作者介绍： 大约翰麦卡锡，在洛杉矶警察局担任了22年的警官，也是全球最著名的综合格斗裁判。自1994年第二届UFC起，他一共担任了全球1500多场比赛的裁判，也是美国该项运动首批规则制定员。
Loretta Hunt，自2001年至今，已经撰写了3000多篇有关综合格斗的文章。是纽约时报畅销书《Becoming the Natural: My Life In and Out of the Cage, the memoir of UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture》的合作者。
Bas Rutten，前综合格斗选手，人称“El Guapo”，演员、作家、电视评论员，前UFC重量级冠军。
"Big" John McCarthy served as an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department for 22 years and is the world’s preeminent mixed martial arts (MMA) referee. McCarthy has officiated over 1,500 bouts worldwide since his debut at UFC 2 in 1994 and is one of the original authors of the sport’s rules and regulations in the United States.
Loretta Hunt is a journalist who has penned more than 3,000 articles on all aspects of mixed martial arts since 2001. She has written for ESPN.com, SI.com, and the Los Angeles Times. She is the coauthor of the New York Times best seller Becoming the Natural: My Life In and Out of the Cage, the memoir of UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture.
Bas Rutten is a former MMA fighter known as El Guapo, an actor, an author, and a TV commentator. He is a former UFC heavyweight champion, the weekly cohost of HDNet’s Inside MMA, and the author of Bas Rutten’s Big Book of Combat, Volume 1 and Volume 2.
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