COMMAND Courses

Hybrid Referee/Judging Full 3-Day Course $2500

January 8th-10th, 2027

This three-day intensive course is designed to train participants to become Mixed Martial Arts referees and judges. This course covers the Unified Rules and practical applications of referee skills, including pre-fight meetings, cage control and knowledge, rule implementation, fundamental skills application, and other fight day requirements. At the conclusion of the course, participants will undergo testing to determine their eligibility for COMMAND certification as an MMA referee and judge.

Judging Full 2-Day Course $2000

January 8th-9th, 2027

This two-day intensive course is designed to train participants to become mixed martial arts judges. It covers the Unified Rules of MMA, including the judging criteria and how to use the criteria to score fights properly. At the conclusion of the course, participants will undergo testing to determine their eligibility for COMMAND certification as an MMA judge.

Informational 2-Day Sit-In Course $800

January 8th-9th, 2027

This two-day course is designed for those who are interested in learning about the world of MMA refereeing and judging. This option is great for media, fans, or anyone else who wants to start their journey without the stress of testing.

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Book cover titled 'Let's Get It On!' featuring a man with arms crossed, promoting MMA referee 'Big' John McCarthy with Loretta Hunt, and a foreword by Bas Rutten.