No Holds Barred: The Complete History of MMA in America

This is an in-depth and insightful look at the true story behind the success of this controversial yet hugely popular sport. Mixed Martial Arts is the fastest-growing mainstream sport in the world. With a diverse fan-base of old and young, hip and successful adrenalin junkies, MMA has completely changed the perception of martial arts. But MMA wasn't always so popular - during the late 1990s it was barely treading water as a 'proper' sport, with most people rating it nothing more than a barbaric blood-sport that would soon disappear. But not only did the sport survive, it flourished, and No Holds Barred tells the tale of its success. Based on a staggering 115 interview with the pioneers of MMA, rare documents and notes collected over more than a decade of research, this fully revised and updated edition is the most comprehensive guide to the history of this unique sport.