Reviews
"The latest offering from Jonathan Snowden, author ofTotal MMA, [this is] one of the best and most complete accounts of where this sport came from ever written. Inked in tandem with Canadian Kendall Shields,The MMA Encyclopediais exactly that: an A-through-Z of mixed martial art, covering fighters, promotions, industry figures and the Just Bleed Guy . . . This is the kind of book that you'll go back to time-and-again." --Province, "An exhaustive look at the arts, athletes, promotions and techniques that make up mixed martial arts." — USA Today (June 13, 2011), "[ The MMA Encyclopedia is] one of the more exhaustive references you'll find on the sport of mixed martial arts ... I highly recommend the book. Snowden's first book, Total MMA , was one of the better MMA books I've ever read, and this one may be even better." -- Houston Chronicle, "A must-read ... puts the fighters, the facts and the fundamentals of the world's fastest-growing sports at the fingertips of fans of all pages." -- Post and Courier, "The most comprehensive reference now available on the fights, fighters, managers, and executives defining contemporary mixed martial arts (MMA) and its related commercial industry." -- Library Journal, "Hundreds of pages jam-packed with so much mixed martial arts history, facts, interviews, detail, and dramatic photography, can leave you with multiple headaches if you read it too fast . . . Take time to enjoy this read, it is a book you will want to read over and over again." — Ringside Report, "Hundreds of pages jam-packed with so much mixed martial arts history, facts, interviews, detail, and dramatic photography, can leave you with multiple headaches if you read it too fast . . . Take time to enjoy this read, it is a book you will want to read over and over again." --Ringside Report, " The MMA Encyclopedia is the latest offering from Jonathan Snowden, author of Total MMA, one of the best and most complete accounts of where this sport came from ever written ... This is the kind of book that you'll go back to time-and-again." -- The Province, "An incredible resource for any fan . . . the book is a treasure trove of MMA stories, people and history. From A (David 'Tank' Abbott) to Z (Zuffa), all the major players are included with records and recaps of past UFC, Pride and other major events." —Chicago Sun-Times, "A definitive history of the sport, and it tackles just about every major figure and event in the sport's history." --www.CBSSports.com, "Hundreds of pages jam-packed with so much mixed martial arts history, facts, interviews, detail, and dramatic photography, can leave you with multiple headaches if you read it too fast . . . Take time to enjoy this read, it is a book you will want to read over and over again." -- Ringside Report, If the history of MMA was taught as a college course, Total MMA would be the official textbook used for the class." —Sam Caplan, www.FiveOuncesofPain.com, on Total MMA, "An incredible resource for any fan . . . the book is a treasure trove of MMA stories, people and history. From A (David 'Tank' Abbott) to Z (Zuffa), all the major players are included with records and recaps of past UFC, Pride and other major events." --Chicago Sun-Times, "If the history of MMA was taught as a college course, Total MMA would be the official textbook used for the class." --Sam Caplan, www.FiveOuncesofPain.com, on Total MMA, "Snowden is undeniably a talented writer who has done his research, and the work here is impressive." --Tommy Hackett, www.Total-MMA.com, " The MMA Encyclopedia is one of the more exhaustive references you'll find on the sport of mixed martial arts I highly recommend the book. Snowden's first book, Total MMA , was one of the better MMA books I've ever read, and this one may be even better." -- Houston Chronicle, "The most comprehensive reference now available on the fights, fighters, managers, and executives defining contemporary mixed martial arts (MMA) and its related commercial industry." — Library Journal, If the history of MMA was taught as a college course, Total MMA would be the official textbook used for the class." —Sam Caplan, www.FiveOuncesofPain.com, on Total MMA, A definitive history of the sport, and it tackles just about every major figure and event in the sport's history." —www.CBSSports.com, "A monolith of MMA goodness in softcover format. If you were to fly with it, you might need to check it . . . Highlighting fighters, organizations, trainers, TV networks and more; it would be hard to imagine any major influence -- or minor for that matter -- in the history of major MMA not being in here." -- Bleacher Report, "A monolith of MMA goodness in softcover format. If you were to fly with it, you might need to check it ... Highlighting fighters, organizations, trainers, TV networks and more; it would be hard to imagine any major influence -- or minor for that matter -- in the history of major MMA not being in here." -- Bleacher Report, "The MMA Encyclopediais one of the more exhaustive references you'll find on the sport of mixed martial arts I highly recommend the book. Snowden's first book,Total MMA, was one of the better MMA books I've ever read, and this one may be even better." --Houston Chronicle, "An exhaustive look at the arts, athletes, promotions and techniques that make up mixed martial arts." -- USA Today (June 13, 2011), "An incredible resource for any fan. In stores on Tuesday, the book is a treasure trove of MMA stories, people and history. From A (David 'Tank' Abbott) to Z (Zuffa), all the major players are included with records and recaps of past UFC, Pride and other major events." -- Chicago Sun-Times, Snowden is undeniably a talented writer who has done his research, and the work here is impressive." —Tommy Hackett, www.Total-MMA.com
Synopsis
'Did you see the big fight this weekend?' - this question used to be about boxing matches, when the giants of the fight world were Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis. Now fans are leaving the sweet science in droves for the combat sport of the future: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). The MMA Encyclopaedia puts the fighters, the facts and the fundamentals of the world's fastest-growing sport at readers' fingertips as the definitive reference guide to Mixed Martial Arts. The encyclopaedia breaks down the MMA language barrier for beginners and offers analysis that will entertain the fans., Breaking the MMA language barrier for those who don't know the difference between a wristlock and a wristwatch, this guide offers various perspectives and analysis of the sport. Presents a combination of facts, fundamentals, and fighters of this growing combat sport., "Did you see the big fight this weekend?" The question used to be about boxing matches, when the giants of the fight world were Mike Tyson and Roy Jones. Now fans are leaving the sweet science in droves for the combat sport of the future: mixed martial arts (MMA). The MMA Encyclopedia puts the fighters, the facts, and the fundamentals of the world's fastest growing sport at your fingertips as the definitive reference guide to mixed martial arts. The encyclopedia will break the MMA language barrier for those who don't know a wristlock from a wristwatch, while at the same time offering perspective and analysis that will entertain the hardcore fan who already has the basics down pat. With three appendices that detail the results of every MMA fight in history, this the ultimate reference book for the ultimate sport., ?"Did you see the big fight this weekend?" The question used to be about boxing matches, when the giants of the fight world were Mike Tyson and Roy Jones. Now fans are leaving the sweet science in droves for the combat sport of the future: mixed martial arts (MMA). MMA has drawn millions on cable and network television, as well as out-performed professional wrestling and boxing on pay-per-view. Fans are attracted to the sport, but unlike boxing (where strategy and technique are limited to using both your left and right hands), an MMA fight can be surprisingly complicated. The MMA Encyclopedia puts the fighters, the facts, and the fundamentals of the world's fastest growing sport at your fingertips as the definitive reference guide to mixed martial arts. The encyclopedia will break the MMA language barrier for those who don't know a wristlock from a wristwatch, while at the same time offering perspective and analysis that will entertain the hardcore fan who already has the basics down pat. With three appendices that detail the results of every MMA?fight in history, this the ultimate reference book for the ultimate sport.
