Description
This compelling account traces the rise of mixed martial arts in America, from its rough-edged origins to its emergence as a mainstream sporting phenomenon. Through the career and experiences of pioneering fighter and trainer Pat Miletich, it explores the athletes, promoters, gyms, rivalries, and evolving culture that shaped the sport. Challenging simplified origin stories, the book examines MMA’s controversial appeal, grueling demands, and transformation from a marginal spectacle into a powerful professional enterprise. Vividly reported and deeply informed, it offers an insider’s view of the people and forces behind one of the most sensational developments in modern sports.
Available Editions
paperback
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Trade & Reference Publishers
Published Jan 1, 2010
ISBN: 9781299880801
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Details
First Published
2009
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Blood in the Cage by L. Jon Wertheim.