Synopsis Jon Wertheim's no-holds-barred account of mixed martial arts and Ultimate Fighting Championship hits its mark with the force of an elbow to the kidneys. Pat Miletich, a five time champion who now runs a premier training facility in Bettendorf, Iowa, is the main focus of the book, which provides full coverage of all aspects of the sport, from the ring to the "cha-ching" of the half-billion dollar empire. Wertheim's in-depth history includes vicious descriptions of some of the most memorable fights, both inside the octagon and in the courtroom, where the league constantly battles against submission at the hands of opponents condemning the brutality of this blood sport.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2009-01-15 | | Narrated by: | Phil Gigante |
| Size | | Height: | 7.3 in | | Width: | 5.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 3.2 oz |
Publisher's Note An inside look at the growing new sport of mixed martial arts chronicles the life and career of Pat Miletich, a pioneer of mixed martial arts and six-time UFC champion, against the backdrop of the rise of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, from its back-alley origins to its success as the fastest growing sporting enterprise in America. Simultaneous.
Industry Reviews "Wertheim gives insight into the spirit of men who subject themselves to intense pain and suffering to become successful fighters." (02/04/2009)
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