From the moment fighter Teila Tuki's tooth landed in a spectator's lap at the first Ultimate Fighting Championship in 1993, the fight world knew somehing extraordinary was in the works. Now, in Brawl, for the first time ever, Erich Krauss and Bret Aita tell the true story of MIxed Martial Arts, the controverisial sport that is sweeping the globe.

Whether ou're a hard-core fight fan, a martial artist, or just like your sports taken to the extreme, Brawl will yank you from the couch and lock you in the fighting-pit. Through exclusive interviews with legendary fighters. Brawl probes the minds and hearts of these modern day gladiators, revealing untold stories of determination and mayhem.

From epic confrontations on the canvas to midnight struggles in the courtroom, Brawl takes you inot the heat of battle-and tells the story of the few who never give up.

'This is a MUST read. Everyone needs this book as a reference in their library. Great reading.'-Bob Shamrock, trainer and founder of Team Shamrock 2000

'As a fighter who has been involved in the sport at te highest levels, I think this book is a very informative and straightforward inside look at competitive mixed martial arts. It is a great book for those wanting to know more about the history of the sport and the fighters involved.'-Evan Tanner, MMA fighter

'Brawl is an incredibly accurate reveiw of the last ten years within mixed martial arts. Erich and Bret do an amazing job of bringing the reader into the octagon of the Ulitmate Fighting Championship and the rings of similar events throughout the world. They take the reader inside the fighter's realm and show the desire and dedication it takes to become a champion. A must read for anone who follows the sport.'-Big John McCarthy, Referee of the Ulitmate Fighting Championships

Erich Krauss began his fighting career in the underground gambing halls of Pataya, Thailand. After numerous professional Thai boxing bouts, he brought his fighting back to the United States and is now training at the world renowned Lion's Den. Krauss is also the author of several novels. He lives in San Diego, California.

Bret Aita is an accomplished wreslter, and currently trains Jiu Jisu and Thai Boxing in San Diego, California. He plans on competing in the near future.

Contents

Foreword
Part I In the beginning
Chapter 1 From the arena to the ring
Chapter 2 The ultimate challenge
Chapter 3 Nemesis
Chapter 4 The speactacle
Chapter 5 The beast
Chapter 6 Tank and the Russian bear
Chapter 7 The king of the streets
Chapter 8 The ultimate showdown
Part II The apocalypse
Chapter 9 The battle outside the ring
Chapter 10 Ground and pound
Chapter 11 To fight another day
Part III Out of the ashes
Chapter 12 Never say die
Chapter 13 A family of fighters
Chapter 14 A new direction
Chapter 15 Joining forces
Chapter 16 Running the gauntlet
Chapter 17 Showdown
Chapter 18 Fighting for pride
Part IV New warrior class
Chapter 19 The new UFC
Chapter 20 The lightweights
Chapter 21 The welterweights
Chapter 22 The middleweights
Chapter 23 The light heavyweights
Chapter 24 The heavyweights
A parting shot