Little Evil: One Ultimate Fighter's Rise to the Top [Paperback]

Jens Pulver (Author), Erich Krauss (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

This gripping tale follows the life of Jens Pulver, the current lightweight Ultimate Fighting Champion. Pulver reveals a youth spent in a family in which violence was the only way to deal with conflict, and in which his father's alcoholism made all family relationships contentious. Set against Pulver’s tumultuous upbringing, this account offers insight into his rise to prominence in the ring and his drive to overcome adversity and find inner peace.

Editorial Reviews

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"A superb effort . . . this is not a tale of UFC glory—it is the account of one individual who has been to hell and back. . . . Unlike most of the pablum we see in this genre, here is one athlete who REALLY has a story to tell."  —MMAMemories.com

About the Author

Jens Pulver is the undefeated Ultimate Fighting Champion in the lightweight belt category. He lives in Bettendorf, Iowa. Erich Krauss is the author of Brawl: A Behind the Scenes Look at Mixed Martial Arts Competition. He lives in San Diego, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: ECW Press (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550225677
• ISBN-13: 978-1550225679
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

ERICH KRAUSS is a professional Muay Thai kickboxer who has lived and fought in Thailand. He has written for the New York Times and is the author of more than twenty five books, including the New York Times Bestseller, Got Fight?.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The story behind the fighter..., October 23, 2004

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therosen "therosen" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Evil: One Ultimate Fighter's Rise to the Top (Paperback)

It's been said that most great champions have had to overcome great adversity. This is the story of the adversity that Jens Pulver had to overcome.

Jens, assisted by Eric Knauss, tells the story of a childhood raised by a loving mother and an alcoholic abusive father. The sport of wrestling allows him to focus his anger, but he drinks away an athletic scholarship in idyllic Idaho. Every time he almost gets out of the morass, his past comes crashing back.

The story ends with his Ultimate Fighting Champion title defense against BJ Penn, a prodigy who was a big favorite coming in to the fight.

The book contained much more emotional depth than expected. Readers expecting a detailed history of Pulver's fights will be disappointed, however. This is more about his personal struggles outside the ring than his battles inside the ring. The other potential shortfall is that the story is still unfinished. Since the book Jens has had a fall, and is the midst of a comeback. It would be interesting to read his take on that as well.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Little Evil" by Jens Pulver & Erich Krauss simply Awesome!!, December 3, 2003

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"rchcbnn" (Wahiawa, HI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Evil: One Ultimate Fighter's Rise to the Top (Paperback)

Just got done reading Jens Pulvers book. It took me only a couple of hours to finish it. That's how good it was.

What a compelling and excellent read for any sports fan. Talk about highs and lows that Jens went through. I was captivated when I started reading it and felt consumed to read on.

After reading it, I feel alot closer to Jens even though I've never met the man before. I feel for him and want to encourage and support him. That is how this book makes me feel. It makes me look at the things around me and not take them for granted because there are so many that are alot worse off than I.

This book is inspiring and motivating. I want to thank Jens and Erich for taking the time to write this book, it is truly a great piece, one that I will always keep. Much respect goes out to Jens for having the courage to step out in the spot light and share his "personal" story to the world.

Go ahead and get a book of your own: "Little Evil; One Ultimate Fighter's Rise to the Top" by Jens Pulver & Erich Krauss

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK!!!, May 6, 2004

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Randall Rinehart (Davenport, IA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Evil: One Ultimate Fighter's Rise to the Top (Paperback)

This is a great book from start to finish. Once you read the first chapter it is very hard to stop. I had to pry it out of my hands to study for finals otherwise I would have read the whole thing the first day I got it.

I recommend that everyone read this book it is interesting from start to finish and doesn't hold anything back. He really went through some rough times before becoming the champion fans of mixed martial arts know today.