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

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Brawl: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Mixed Martial Arts Competition
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Bret Aita
By (author) Erich Krauss
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 246,Width 171
Category/GenreCombat sports and self-defence
ISBN/Barcode 9781550225174
ClassificationsDewey:796.8
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher ECW Press,Canada
Imprint ECW Press,Canada
Publication Date 1 October 2002
Publication Country Canada

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.

Author Biography

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).