In less than a decade, the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) went from a novelty spectacle to a worldwide phenomenon. The sport of mixed martial arts has penetrated the defence of the mainstream media where it s outselling boxing, pro wrestling and any other combat sport. This riveting and fascinating book explores the lives and careers of the toughest fighters ever to have stepped into the Ultimate Fighting Championship arena. Within the pages of this tome for the first time is a compilation of exclusive interviews with the greatest UFC champions and superstars. In their own words the hardest athletes in the world tell their stories, the obstacles and hardships they have had to endure, giving us a rare insight into the lives and careers of the titans who have propelled the sport into the big time, making it the fastest growing sport in the world. The UFC broke the pay-per-view industry s all time records for a single year s business. What the UFC is doing and what the WWE and boxing haven t done is create new stars. Major MMA shows attract a galaxy of celebrities from the Film, T.V and sports world. In U.SA and Japan MMA has climbed to celestial heights with regular attendances in excess of 20,000 to 100,000. In the U.K the UFC is outselling fights headlined by the most popular boxers in the country. This book charts the radically diverse backgrounds of the fighters, from the legendary pioneers and UFC Hall of Famers Royce Gracie, Ken Shamrock, Mark Coleman, to iconic fighters and champions Randy Couture, Chuck Liddell, Matt Hughes and the controversial charismatic star The Huntington Beach Bad Boy Tito Ortiz, finally moving on to rising stars Michael Bisping and Georges St Pierre. Ultimate Conversations gives you an incredible glimpse into just what it takes to survive in the world s most brutal arena in the most popular and exciting combat sport on the planet.
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The most comprehensive insight into the mind of the modern mma fighter so far published --FHM Magazine
A genuine and fascinating insight into the minds of some of the world's greatest fighters...proof that the world's toughest men are also intelligent, interesting and articulate --Men's Fitness Magazine
Great insights into and interviews with the most intriguing fighters on the planet from Rafiq....a must read for all mma fans --The Telegraph
A genuine and fascinating insight into the minds of some of the world's greatest fighters...proof that the world's toughest men are also intelligent, interesting and articulate --Men's Fitness Magazine
Great insights into and interviews with the most intriguing fighters on the planet from Rafiq....a must read for all mma fans --The Telegraph
A genuine and fascinating insight into the minds of some of the world's greatest fighters...proof that the world's toughest men are also intelligent, interesting and articulate --Men's Fitness Magazine
Great insights into and interviews with the most intriguing fighters on the planet from Rafiq....a must read for all mma fans --The Telegraph
A genuine and fascinating insight into the minds of some of the world's greatest fighters...proof that the world's toughest men are also intelligent, interesting and articulate --Men's Fitness Magazine
Great insights into and interviews with the most intriguing fighters on the planet from Rafiq....a must read for all mma fans --The Telegraph
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By analogifier
Format:Hardcover
Basic questions, what does the athletes think about this or that!? You can use the Internet to find out much more information about all the MMA-profiles, so no real need to own or read this book.
By Lemakema
Format:Hardcover
This was a gift for my husband, he doesnt get time to read but this was ideal as its in chapters of each great fighter. meaning he could pick it up and drop it when needed without losing interest/plot.
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By Wally Lewis
Format:Hardcover
Based on the 2 previous reviews, I bought this book to take on holiday and enjoy a read in the sun. What I found was basically a beginner/introduction to some of the better known MMA fighters. The questions didn't dig up anything new for someone who has watched MMA for a while. This was forgivable so I carried on reading to see if I could recommend for people just learning about pro MMA. However, as I read on I found massive grammar, spelling, punctuation and wording errors. This obviously had not been proof read before mass production.
Also, I noticed that the questions to each fighter were largely the same - asking about "your tough childhood," "how did you get into MMA," and then about the odd controversial moment. There is a massive focus on Royce Gracie and Bruce Lee, asking how they influenced the interviewees. Whilst they have both played a part in the putting MMA on the map, it was blatant bias towards them and a view of how great they are. Then, as I read about the editor, I found out that he is the UK PR agent for Royce Gracie and has done a lot of project work on Bruce Lee, which explains this approach.
On the whole, no good for anyone who has even the slightest idea about MMA.
Also, I noticed that the questions to each fighter were largely the same - asking about "your tough childhood," "how did you get into MMA," and then about the odd controversial moment. There is a massive focus on Royce Gracie and Bruce Lee, asking how they influenced the interviewees. Whilst they have both played a part in the putting MMA on the map, it was blatant bias towards them and a view of how great they are. Then, as I read about the editor, I found out that he is the UK PR agent for Royce Gracie and has done a lot of project work on Bruce Lee, which explains this approach.
On the whole, no good for anyone who has even the slightest idea about MMA.
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