No Holds Barred: Evolution

The truth can finally be told as No Holds Barred: Evolution takes us through the explosive beginnings of mixed martial arts (MMA). Over 83 original interviews were conducted to reveal the raw, behind-the-scenes nature of the world’s most misunderstood sport. For the first time, the creators behind the UFC (Rorion Gracie, Campbell McLaren, Art Davie, Robert Meyrowitz and David Isaacs) speak out about the spectacle that became a sport.

From the early days of the Ultimate Fighting Championship to the political backlash that nearly destroyed the MMA movement, this compelling story will open your eyes to the true martial artists of our time.

All of the Controversy’s and true behind the scenes stories about the sport’s biggest stars (including Royce Gracie, Ken Shamrock, Mark Coleman, and Tank Abbott) make this book a must-have for fans and fighters alike. Virtually every MMA event is covered in depth including the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Extreme Fighting, International Fighting Championships, and many more! This book contains the complete fight results of every no holds barred show (including submissions) from 1993 to 1997, and includes over 125 photos from personal collections and fight photographers around the globe. Many of these photos have never been seen before in public! The MMA Directory lists over 150 websites for schools, fighters and fight promotions from America and abroad.

No Holds Barred: Evolution is what every MMA fan has been waiting for, and it seeks to set the record straight about the sport that changed the face of martial arts forever.

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