Whether a casual fan or a longtime mixed martial arts (MMA) enthusiast, all MMA spectators will benefit from the information in this detailed reference. The complicated nature of MMA can create a barrier for potential fans, but this clear, concise guide breaks the MMA language barrier for those who don't know the difference between a wristlock and a wristwatch, while also offering various perspectives and analysis. This combination of facts, fundamentals, and fighters of the world’s fastest-growing combat sport will delight and engage fans of this wildly popular sport.
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"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
“Snowden is undeniably a talented writer who has done his research, and the work here is impressive.” —Tommy Hackett, www.Total-MMA.com
"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 . . . 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
"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 latest offering from Jonathan Snowden, author of Total 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 Encyclopedia is 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
"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
About the Author
Jonathan Snowden is a former lawyer, a radio DJ, and a television producer. He is the author of Total MMA, has worked for the U.S. Army and the White House Communications Agency, is trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the Army Combatives Program, and currently works for the Department of Defense. He lives in Vienna, Virginia. Kendall Shields teaches English at Saint Mary’s University and judo at the Dalhousie University Judo Club. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book covers over 200 of the top fighters of all time, all the major mma organizations, the different disclipines in mma,the different positions, finishing holds, teams,etc. The best thing I liked about this book was the reference pages at the end with all the stats and event results of Pride and the Ufc. I would recommend this book along with Total mma as your starting point in collecting misc.mma books because in my personal opinon, they're the best.
By Mimi
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Just about everything you'd expect & more in here. A great read, & reference guide. You simply can't go wrong giving this as gift to any MMA fan, (unless they already have it:)
5 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By nick
Format:Paperback
Book is definitely interesting the only problem is the author is incredibly biased, and rather than having an encyclopedia you have "MMA as I see it by Jonathan Snowden". It does have some in depth entries (there is even an article for the Just Bleed guy) but they are ruined by the author putting his own spin on MMA history, skip this book unless its cheap.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Professional Troll
I used to read this guys weekly writing at a website called bloodyelbow.com. every week he would go trolling, doing things like accusing Chuck Liddell of intentionally cheating... Read more
Published 12 months ago by CuckooBumBee
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT READ
The MMA Encyclopedia is a great book about all things UFC and MMA. With thousands of entries, this book is jam packed with information and a statistics section. Read more
Published 18 months ago by JeremyH.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Comprehensive!
Extremely comprehensive and up to date (As of September 2011) book that focuses more on UFC than MMA in general but hardly surprising given the UFC's position as the number 1... Read more
Published 20 months ago by homeless_harry
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must read! From the co-author of From the Fields to The Garden
I picked up MMA Encyclopedia a couple months ago and started reading. A friend of mine who is just getting into MMA asked where he could get more information. Read more
Published on March 28, 2011 by Zac Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars
a must for any fan!
I don't consider myself a particularly nascent MMA fan anymore, I've seen most of the big fights of the past 5 years and many of the insignificant ones as well. Read more
Published on October 26, 2010 by andrew
3.0 out of 5 stars
Informative, biased, and quite a few errors
The book is very informative. However but the authors have a very biased opinion on some fighters and some history on the sport. Read more
Published on October 25, 2010 by G M S
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Read and great companion into the world of MMA
Great Book for anyone who is a fan of mma, Its the perfect follow up to total mma and really all you will need for info on anything mma related .
Published on October 12, 2010 by Nickynoneck
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