Includes index. Includes chronology. Includes glossaries.
Contents:
Griffin vs. Bonnar -- Combat origins -- Early MMA fights -- MMA goes mainstream -- Rise in popularity -- Promotion fusion -- What the future holds.
Summary:
"This title examines the history of mixed martial arts as it evolved to include pankration from ancient Greece, Asian martial arts, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and other fighting styles, and examines the growth of mixed martial arts from individual fights to the establishment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Bold, dynamic photos, a timeline, and informative sidebars enhance the text. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.