Early UFC Lions Den Jacket COA Big John McCarthy

There were three major American MMA camps in the 1990s — Hammer House, RAW, and Ken Shamrock’s Lion’s Den. Of the three, the Lion’s Den had far and away the most advanced approach to MMA. In addition to his adopted brother Frank Shamrock, the Lion’s Den produced top Pancrase fighters Guy Mezger, Jason DeLucia, and Vernon “Tiger” White as well as successful UFC competitors Jerry Bohlander, Pete Williams and Tra Telligman. Modeled on the approach of his adoptive father Bob Shamrock’s Ranch for troubled boys, the Lion’s Den actually provided fighters a place to live and train full-time.

This Lions Den Team Jacket was reserved for teamate Jason Delucia at UFC 3 however Jason did not end up attending the event so Ken Shamrock gifted the jacket to Big John to add to his collection.

The back features a giant red Lion’s Den Submission Fighting logo along with SHAMROCK in red/white below it. The left arm features J. DeLucia in red/white and the right has Lion’s Den. Authentication: 100% Authentic Team & Provenance Letter