The Cage Fighter - The True Story of Ian 'The Machine' Freeman
The Cage Fighter - The True Story of Ian 'The Machine' Freeman

Author: Ian Freeman

Publisher: Kings Road Publishing

Published: 2009-08-27

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1784189707

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'Hit me first and that's when I turn psycho. I cracked him so hard that he fell against the wall behind him; that was the only thing that kept him up. He was so dazed that he turned to run away and just ran straight into the wall...'Meet Ian Freeman...otherwise known as The Machine. A friend to keep close and an enemy to steer clear of, cross him and you will live to regret it. For Ian, violence is no glamorous profession, but a way of life.At 18 years of age, Ian's destiny changed forever, when he stepped in to help the victim of a brutal attack. Ian's bravery was rewarded by the gang of bullies turning their fists on him. He was beaten to within an inch of his life but escaped through sheer determination.From this point on, Ian became fighter rather than victim and The Machine was born. Soon he was running the doors of Sunderland's toughest nightclubs with an iron fist, but merely controlling his patch was not enough. Determined to be able to defend himself whatever the challenge, Ian quickly established himself as an unbeatable force in the fighting art of Vale Tudo - Portuguese for 'anything goes' - and rose to be Britain's finest heavyweight Mixed Martial Arts fighter.

Uncaged
Uncaged

Author: Frank Shamrock

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2012-10-01

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1613744684

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Frank Shamrock may be the toughest man alive. The veteran cage fighter—his &“extreme fighting&” style involves aspects of boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, karate, Brazilian jujitsu, and even Southeast Asian Muay Thai—is the only person to win a title in all three major North American fight promotions. As Ultimate Fighting Champion he was widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. But Shamrock has led a life of profound, even Dickensian, difficulty. Born Frank Alicio Juarez III, he suffered through a childhood of abuse, neglect, and molestation before sliding into juvenile delinquency and petty crime. After finding some refuge in the penal system, he was eventually taken in by Bob Shamrock, a Northern California man who had fostered hundreds of lost boys—among them Frank's adoptive older brother, Ken, also a champion MMA fighter. An early marriage followed, and an unplanned pregnancy. When Frank couldn't afford to support his family, he turned to burglary and wound up in state prison—a fact he has never, until now, discussed publicly. But when he was released, Frank joined Ken in training as a cage fighter. For the next two decades he dominated the entire sport. This riveting book tells his whole story. Shamrock gives vivid accounts of his fights, both in and out of the ring. He explains his losses and discloses what enabled him to become a champion. He credits the fighters who taught and inspired him and points out the weaknesses of many who didn't. He details his beef with the UFC and the reasons behind his retirement. He tells all about the violence, the injuries, the booze—and how he overcame them all to become a champion in every sense of the word.

Jude
Jude

Author: Lane Hart

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-08-15

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9781517121723

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MMA cage fighter Jude Malone leads a simple life - eat, sleep and train. His older brother Jax is a legend in the octagon, and while Jude's had his fair share of recent losses, he's better than his record. He just needs a chance to prove it. When Jude is suddenly offered the fight of a lifetime by his head coach, there is only one tiny string attached. He decides to go for it, but that little string just might turn out to be the one that unravels him completely. Sadie Briggs is a quiet, introverted tomboy. She was raised by a single father and grew up in his MMA training gym with dozens of sweaty, aggressive men. They only think of her as their sweet little sister, not as a woman who is getting ready to go off to college. That all changes when her longtime crush, Jude Malone, becomes her knight in shining armor after her boyfriend dumps her the week before her senior prom. Jude feels like he's been sucker punched when Sadie's unexpected Cinderella transformation forces him to actually see her as a woman for the very first time. Overwhelming lust, jealousy and passion turn out to be the right combination to finally unlock Jude's cocky alpha fighter inside and out of the cage. Only one thing stands in the way of him winning the world championship welterweight title and a gorgeous girl. The truth.

Jax (Cocky Cage Fighter Book 1)
Jax (Cocky Cage Fighter Book 1)

Author: Lane Hart

Publisher: Editor's Choice Publishing

Published: 2023-09-05

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13:

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Fighting for love and freedom. MMA Middleweight World Champion, Jackson "Jax" Malone has just entered the fight of his life. Known for his viciousness in the cage, and his playboy ways out of it, Jax is arrested and charged with a brutal rape. The thought of spending decades in prison is one of the few things that actually scares the shit out of this cocky fighter. Newly admitted attorney Page Davenport is willing to do anything it takes to get out from under her father's thumb and finally prove herself in his law firm. Anything except representing the infamous miscreant, Jackson "The Mauler" Malone. Despite her protests, Page is powerless to avoid becoming the sacrificial lamb, the token female, who will be the face of the violent, angry Neanderthal's defense team. Jax is a bad boy with a temper, doing whatever the hell he wants in life while flipping the bird at all his haters. Page is the prim and proper rich debutante her parents want her to be. They've been pulling her strings, telling her what to do, where to go to school, what to wear, and even who she should marry. Page and Jax struggle to work together, engaging in a knock-down drag-out fight for dominance. When they finally stop taking swings at each other, they're both surprised to realize that sometimes first impressions are completely wrong. In fact, opposites really do seem to attract. However, there are lines that attorneys and their clients can never cross if Page wants to keep her license to practice law. Will Page risk it all and submit to the cocky fighter? Or will Jax's temper and jealousy prove too much for her to take on outside of the courtroom? Either way, one thing is for sure - neither Page nor Jax are going down without a fight. In the end, the secret for them to find heaven may be to battle their way through hell first.

Would You Dare Be an MMA Fighter?
Would You Dare Be an MMA Fighter?

Author: Robert Kennedy

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2016-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1482458179

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Mixed martial arts is one of the fastest growing sports, and includes karate, jiu-jitsu, boxing, kickboxing, grappling, wrestling, judo, and other combat sports. MMA fighters, combating opponents in a cage with nowhere to escape, have truly impressive skills! Riveted readers will be on the edge of their seats as they learn what it takes to enter the ring of an MMA bout. Action-packed photographs and fun fact boxes add to the excitement of this electrifying sport.

Fighter's Heart
Fighter's Heart

Author: A. Rivers

Publisher: Alexa Rivers

Published:

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13:

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I hate everything about MMA bad boy Jase Rawlins, but the biggest promotion of my life depends on me convincing the world he’s reformed. After breaking up with my violent ex, I want nothing else to do with professional fighters. Unfortunately, my job as a publicist is on the line unless I can turn my ex’s biggest rival into a media darling. Jase’s infuriating attitude pushes all of my buttons, but the more I get to know him, the more I wonder if I’ve gotten him wrong. Our chemistry is blazing hot, but if we give in to the attraction, I could lose my job, and Jase could lose his freedom. FIGHTER’S HEART is intended for fans of Katy Evans and Mariana Zapata. Download now to start reading your copy of this steamy sports romance today!

Salvation (Dark Fire Trilogy #3)
Salvation (Dark Fire Trilogy #3)

Author: Joanna Homer

Publisher: Joanna Homer

Published: 2020-04-28

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13:

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Without sacrifice, there can be no victory… With new enemies brought to light, the hunt is on to find Kayla and take down the Circle of Statera. But, with a heartbroken Lucas skidding off the rails and the Circle not about to go down without a fight, it’s left to Joel and Tia to throw everything they have into winning the war. Jade is desperate to redeem herself, break the curse, and find the other Sisters. She believes she has already lost everything, but just how far will she have to go to escape the clutches of the Circle? Join Joel, Tia, Lucas, and Jade for Salvation, the exciting conclusion to the Dark Fire Trilogy.

Bad Karma
Bad Karma

Author: Michael Dillard

Publisher: Michael Dillard

Published:

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13:

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A one woman army against the gangs who are looking to do harm towards her city. New heroine for current times and one of many within the MTD Comics universe. Action pack with a seventy type leading female role feel. You'll experience her pain and glory within five chapters, enjoy the ride.

Fighting As Real As It Gets
Fighting As Real As It Gets

Author: Michael Staack

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-07-25

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 3476049914

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Michael Staack’s multi-year ethnography is the first and only comprehensive social-scientific analysis of the combat sport ‘Mixed Martial Arts’. Based on systematic training observations, the author meticulously analyses how Mixed Martial Arts practitioners conjointly create and immerse themselves into their own world of ultimate bodily combat. With his examination of concentrative technique demonstrations, cooperative technique train-ings, and chaotic sparring practices, Staack not only provides a sociological illumination of Mixed Martial Arts culture’s defining theme – the quest of ‘Fighting As Real As It Gets’. Rather further-more, he provides a compelling cultural-sociological case study on practical social constructions of ‘authenticity’.

Basics Film-Making 01: Producing
Basics Film-Making 01: Producing

Author: Charlotte Worthington

Publisher: AVA Publishing

Published: 2008-11

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 2940373574

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Basics Film-Making: Producing is the first in a new series from AVA Academia that introduces the reader to the world of drama, documentary and magazine programme production, identifying the skills and knowledge required to engage with the industry. This title gives a dynamic overview of the realities of producing film today; it explores the process from development through to post-production and distribution.