Brawl: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Mixed Martial Arts Competition

Description

A hard-hitting, no-punches-pulled look at the uncompromising world of mixed martial arts fighting, in which masters of every kind of combat are pitted against each other. Chronicling MMA's turbulent history from its inception at the Greek Olympic Games through its glorification in Japan and growing popularity in Europe and the U.S., Brawl offers personal interviews with legendary fighters and 50 b/w photos.

Erich Krauss began his fighting career in the underground gambling halls of Pataya, Thailand. He returned to the United States and now trains at the world-renowned Lion's Den. He lives in San Diego, California. Bret Aita is bassist and lead vocalist for the Opposition Party, a southern California hard rock band. He also writes horror fiction. He is the author of The Rip (available from Turnaround).