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As referee "Big" John McCarthy has been heavily involved with the Ultimate Fighting Championship since its inception in 1993. As John McCarthy has refereed 1000's of bouts for the UFC including a significant number of title bouts. As Big John, has not only served as referee, but was was also instrumental in the creation of the most of the rules associated with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). As many of the rules we take for granted today, were originated by Big John to ensure the safety of UFC fighters. As Big John has long been an advocate of improving officiating in MMA in general, and the UFC in particular; and to this end, has created Certification of MMA Officials for National Development (COMMAND) a training course for referees and judges. As a former long-time UFC employee and official and having been instrumental in the promotion of the company and the brand, we the undersigned, his fans, feel that he is deserving of a place in the UFC Hall of Fame.
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July 10, 2013
John McCarthy defined the sport from the very first night and it is past time for the UFC to recognize that foundation. Email the UFC front office today and demand they honor the man who wrote the rulebook we all follow.
July 10, 2013
The momentum behind this push for John McCarthy is undeniable and shows how much the community values his contributions to the sport. Post this link on Facebook to keep the pressure on the UFC leadership. Send a text to three friends who follow MMA and ask them to add their names today.
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If Jeff Blatnick is in there as a contributor, why would Big John Mccarthy not be included?
Laid the rules down with a passion. He excepted nothing less. I admire that about Big John.
I assumed he was already in there.
Let’s get it on...
Big John's the best, yo
"Are you ready? Are you ready? LET'S GET IT ON "
This guy laid the foundation of rules for modern MMA For the rest of time
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
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As referee "Big" John McCarthy has been heavily involved with the Ultimate Fighting Championship since its inception in 1993. As John McCarthy has refereed 1000's of bouts for the UFC including a significant number of title bouts. As Big John, has not only served as referee, but was was also instrumental in the creation of the most of the rules associated with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). As many of the rules we take for granted today, were originated by Big John to ensure the safety of UFC fighters. As Big John has long been an advocate of improving officiating in MMA in general, and the UFC in particular; and to this end, has created Certification of MMA Officials for National Development (COMMAND) a training course for referees and judges. As a former long-time UFC employee and official and having been instrumental in the promotion of the company and the brand, we the undersigned, his fans, feel that he is deserving of a place in the UFC Hall of Fame.
Updates
July 10, 2013
John McCarthy defined the sport from the very first night and it is past time for the UFC to recognize that foundation. Email the UFC front office today and demand they honor the man who wrote the rulebook we all follow.
July 10, 2013
The momentum behind this push for John McCarthy is undeniable and shows how much the community values his contributions to the sport. Post this link on Facebook to keep the pressure on the UFC leadership. Send a text to three friends who follow MMA and ask them to add their names today.
8 Comments
If Vince McMahon can forgive Superstar Billy Graham and Brett Hart can bury the hatchet with him to have both WWE superstars inducted into the hall of fame then Dana White should do the same and I don't want to hear that they got inducted bc wrestling is fake and ufc is real its about being a bigger man and realizing someone contributions and achievements regardless of whatever background BS is going on.
If Jeff Blatnick is in there as a contributor, why would Big John Mccarthy not be included?
Laid the rules down with a passion. He excepted nothing less. I admire that about Big John.
I assumed he was already in there.
Let’s get it on...
Big John's the best, yo
"Are you ready? Are you ready? LET'S GET IT ON "
This guy laid the foundation of rules for modern MMA For the rest of time
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If Vince McMahon can forgive Superstar Billy Graham and Brett Hart can bury the hatchet with him to have both WWE superstars inducted into the hall of fame then Dana White should do the same and I don't want to hear that they got inducted bc wrestling is fake and ufc is real its about being a bigger man and realizing someone contributions and achievements regardless of whatever background BS is going on.