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Author: John Hamilton Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616134761 Category : Mixed martial arts Languages : en Pages : 36
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Xtreme UFC follows the thrilling action of today's most exciting professional mixed martial arts stars. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) organization has produced dozens of champions over its 17-year history. Inside the Octagon focuses on the rules, techniques, and history of the sport. UFC fights are held in an eight-sided ring, called the octagon. Reader interest is enhanced with quotes, statistics, action-packed photos and short, easy-to-read bursts of text. Glossary words provide additional information and understanding to the curious reader. A&D Xtreme is a Hi-Lo imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Author: John Hamilton Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616134761 Category : Mixed martial arts Languages : en Pages : 36
Book Description
Xtreme UFC follows the thrilling action of today's most exciting professional mixed martial arts stars. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) organization has produced dozens of champions over its 17-year history. Inside the Octagon focuses on the rules, techniques, and history of the sport. UFC fights are held in an eight-sided ring, called the octagon. Reader interest is enhanced with quotes, statistics, action-packed photos and short, easy-to-read bursts of text. Glossary words provide additional information and understanding to the curious reader. A&D Xtreme is a Hi-Lo imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Author: Fiaz Rafiq Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1683584430 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 310
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Learn the stories, history, and strategy of the sport's greatest champions—in their own words! Mixed martial arts (MMA) has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. With Dana White helping bring Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to prominence and respectability, as well as Conor McGregor becoming one of the sport’s biggest stars, fans are skipping the squared circle for the Octagon. In Champions of the Octagon, writer Fiaz Rafiq interviews many of the greatest MMA and UFC champions of all-time, including Georges St-Pierre, Holly Holm, Daniel Cormier, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Randy Couture, and many others. Readers will learn of their upbringings, their introductions to the sport, and how they worked their way to be the best ever. Spending decades covering the sport and building relationships with those who have fought in the Octagon, Rafiq shares never-before-seen interviews and intimate stories from these greats. Learn from Royce Gracie how his family helped bring Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to America, Anderson Silva on challenging boxing champion Roy Jones Jr., BJ Penn on how he got introduced to MMA, Brock Lesnar on using his skills from WWE and bringing them to UFC, Alexander Volkanovski on a quest to dominate his division, Holly Holm on dethroning Ronda Rousey, and so much more. From the early days of the sport and its rich history to today’s stars and the future of MMA, Champions of the Octagon pulls back the curtain on their lives and careers. Including interviews from thirty-six UFC champions (seventeen Hall of Famers), hear never-before-told stories from the fighters who helped build the sport to what it is today.
Author: J. Ellem Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781537143316 Category : Languages : en Pages : 328
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What would you do if you discovered that the world you were born into was a complete lie? "There is a veneer to this world we live in. A kind of covering, like a mask. If you start to peel back the layers, you will see things that you may not want to see..." In the future there is no war, no famine and no poverty. In the future the zombies didn't come. The apocalypse didn't happen and no virus wiped-out humanity. In the future the world is good. There is order, minimal crime and a content, well-fed society. Or so it seems... But if everything is so good, so perfect, then why does Jon Kobe, a First Year law enforcement graduate feel that something is not quite right with the world that he lives in? When the tortured body of a young girl is discovered in an alleyway, branded with a symbol meaning Hell, Kobe begins to see the frayed-edge of his world and the horrors that lie beneath. Below the surface of an idyllic society, awaits the sadistic truth where human lives are just fodder for the entertainment of the privileged few. For Kobe to survive, he must find the courage to abandon everything that he believes in and become something that he is not. Octagon is a gripping, page-turning sci-fi thriller and a brutal exploration of true human nature. Every future has a price. But are you willing to pay that price?
Author: Fred Saberhagen Publisher: JSS Literary Productions, LLC ISBN: 1937422453 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 279
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Starweb is a computer moderated role playing game. Pay your fee, read the rules, take on a persona and begin. Forge alliances, attack your enemies, build an empire. When a 12-year-old boy enlists the aid of a supercomputer to help him win the game, his actions lead to the spontaneous creation of an AI called Octagon. All great fun for computer savvy players, until something goes amiss and players begin dying.
Author: Matthew Polly Publisher: Avery ISBN: 159240619X Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 303
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An aging amateur takes his shot at glory in the world of mixed martial arts. As a younger man, Matthew Polly traveled to the Shaolin Temple in China and spent two years training with the monks who had invented the ancient art of kung fu. Fifteen years later, his weakness for Chinese takeout and Jack Daniel’s had taken its toll. Firmly into middle age and far removed from his past athletic triumphs, Polly decided to risk it all one last time. Out of shape and over the hill, he jumped headlong into the world of MMA. In Tapped Out, Polly chronicles his grueling yet redeeming two-year journey through an often misunderstood sport. From Thailand to Russia, Manhattan to Las Vegas, Polly studied with the best trainers, concluding with a six-month fight camp at Randy Couture’s legendary gym. He explores the history of fighting sports and joins a fascinating subculture of men who roll around on sweaty mats with one another in appreciation of the purity of contained combat. And in the end, Polly straps on the gloves, gets into the cage, and squares off with a fighter fifteen years younger. An honest and humorous look at a hard-core sport, Tapped Out is a fascinating look into the fastest growing sport in America and what it takes to be an MMA fighter.
Author: Jason Holt Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1000450449 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 320
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Mixed martial arts (MMA)—unarmed fighting games permitting techniques derived from a variety of martial arts and combat sports— has exploded from the fringes of sport into a worldwide phenomenon, a sport as controversial as it is compelling. This is the first book to pay MMA the serious philosophical attention it deserves. With contributions from leading international scholars of the philosophy of sport and martial arts, the book explores topics such as whether MMA qualifies as a martial art, the differences between MMA and the traditional martial arts, the aesthetic dimensions of MMA, the limits of consent and choice in MMA and whether MMA can promote moral virtues. It also explores cutting-edge practical and ethical topics, including the role of gender in MMA, and the question of whether trans athletes should be allowed to compete in the women’s divisions. The contributors to this anthology take down, ground and pound, and submit many essential questions about this fascinating recent development in the culture of sport and spectacle. This is important reading for anybody with an interest in combat sports, martial arts, or the philosophy, sociology, culture or history of sport.
Author: Suzette Howe Publisher: Showuhow2.com ISBN: 9780692127797 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 182
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Mixed martial arts (MMA) is often identified with violence and greed, but is that an accurate portrayal? Many MMA fighters grew up having to overcome bullying, gang activity, drugs, and violence. Success as a fighter is their opportunity to share life-altering concepts and inspire others through the sport they enjoy.
Author: Sam Al-Jajjoka Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers ISBN: 0749461535 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 208
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Psychometric tests are increasingly popular with employers. They are used in recruitment, as well as being incorporated into staff development programmes, and provide detailed information on personality and ability. How to Pass Professional Level Psychometric Tests provides practice exercises that are relevant to those facing tests used in IT, management and finance recruitment, although some of the exercises are not exclusive to these areas and will have a wider appeal. By providing plenty of practice material, this book will increase your understanding of the types of test you may face. This fully updated third edition now includes more tests and solutions, helping you to optimize your chances of success. It has over 650 questions and answers, as well as brand new challenging problem solving questions.
Author: James Bren Publisher: Gregory Groves ISBN: Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 235
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Step inside the thrilling octagon with '111 Weird, Fun, and Random Facts about the UFC' by James Bren, an enthralling journey through the world of mixed martial arts. This meticulously crafted book uncovers the most fascinating, unexpected, and entertaining facets of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Bren's exploration of the UFC takes you from the thrilling battles in the cage to the untold stories behind the fighters and events. Discover the astonishing tale of legendary fighters like Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre, and their incredible journeys to the top. Explore the explosive rivalries and jaw-dropping knockouts that have defined the sport. Venture into the realm of Octagon trivia with facts about the dedicated medical staff ensuring fighter safety, the star-studded attendance at UFC events, and even the unexpected inclusion of celebrities like Ben Affleck, Tom Brady, and Jimmy Kimmel as UFC investors. But that's not all - delve into the quirkiest details, from the taste of success with Conor McGregor's whiskey to the strange story of fighter Joe Son, both inside and outside the cage. UFC fans will be thrilled by the enlightening look into fighter training methods, referee Dana White's fascinating past, and the mysteries behind the UFC belt. With 111 intriguing chapters, this book offers a front-row seat to the world of UFC, revealing the thrilling and obscure moments that have shaped the sport. Whether you're a dedicated fan or a newcomer to MMA, '111 Weird, Fun, and Random Facts about the UFC' is your ultimate guide to the Octagon's hidden treasures. Prepare to be captivated, entertained, and left in awe of the astonishing world of the UFC.
Author: John Hamilton
Author: John Hamilton
Author: Fiaz Rafiq
Author: J. Ellem
Author: Fred Saberhagen
Author: Matthew Polly
Author: Jason Holt
Author: Suzette Howe
Author: Orson Squire Fowler
Author: Sam Al-Jajjoka
Author: James Bren