Let's Get It On!: The Making of MMA and Its Ultimate Referee
"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 Illustratedsenior 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