The Fighter Within is an inspirational book for Mixed Martial Arts fans which brings insider stories, heartfelt moments and the human element to what's perceived as a savage sport. It reveals thoughtful, encouraging and even lighthearted insights into the minds and souls of true champions. It describes the attributes that lead to success in a sport that demands dedication, forethought and intellect traits which are applicable to all of life's challenges.
A foreword by Bas Rutten UFC Heavyweight Champion and three-time King of Pancrase World Champion sets the tone for this book, which features an impressive array of interviews with a veritable who's-who of elite MMA fighters and martial artists:
- Fedor Emelianenko (Former MMA Heavyweight Champion and FIAS World Combat Sambo Heavyweight Champion)
- Rashad Evans (Heavyweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter 2/Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion)
- Rich Franklin (Former UFC Middleweight Champion)
- Rory MacDonald (Former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion)
- Sean Sherk (Former UFC Lightweight Champion)
- Tomasz Adamek (Boxing Champion)
- Firas Zahabi (Tri-Star Elite Coach)
- Bruno Fernandes (Founder of Gracie Barra Montreal BJJ school/President of GB Wear)
- John Danaher (BJJ Black Belt Elite Coach)
- Ajarn Phil Nurse (Muay Thai Champion/Elite Coach)
- Alain Moussi (Actor/Stuntman)
- Rafal Chwalek (Polish Kickboxing and Savate Champion)
- Scott Ramsdell (API Head Instructor)
- Matthew Olson (API Head Instructor)
**Winner of the Readers' Favorite Gold Award for Non-Fiction Sports**