FIGHT NIGHT! The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Mixed Martial Arts

Get Into the Game!

Whether you'’re a loyal follower or a fan who'’s new to the arena, Fight Night! The Thinking Fan'’s Guide to Mixed Martial Arts is here to break down the essential, bread-and-butter terms and techniques that fuel the action in MMA. Perfect for when you'’re watching a fight live on television or just reliving it with friends, this A-to-Z reference guide will demystify and deepen your understanding of this high-intensity combat sport.

Structured like an encyclopedia, Fight Night! dissects the anatomy of more than 90 MMA techniques. Starting with the Americana choke and ending with the wrestling clinch, each entry contains the following:

'• a concise description of key characteristics that clearly identify each technique

'• detailed photo sequences of common applications for easy visual reference and understanding

'• entertaining and educational insights, such as common counters and notable executions by famous MMA fighters like Georges St. Pierre, Cung Le and B.J. Penn '

• additional information that allows the reader to quickly cross-reference information between entries

No matter whether you'’re a trained fighter or an avid viewer, Fight Night! The Thinking Fan'’s Guide to Mixed Martial Arts is solely for MMA fans. Now when commentators and experts are astounded by the flurry of action in the ring, you will understand and become part of the dynamic moment, too!

Lito Angeles is an avid martial arts researcher, writer, practitioner and instructor who began training more than 30 years ago. He has studied shorin-ryu karate, jeet kune do, kali, escrima, boxing, wrestling, muay Thai, pentjak silat, boxe Francaise savate, krav maga, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the Real Combat System.

'“Fight Night! The Thinking Fan'’s Guide to Mixed Martial Arts is a great book for understanding MMA. [Angeles] clearly shows how techniques are effective when used properly.'”'—Bas Rutten, former UFC champion