Today’s regulated and televised version of mixed martial arts (MMA) is one of the fastest growing professional sports in the U.S. And Rich Franklin is arguably its biggest star. In this in-depth guide, the current UFC Middleweight Champ and star of Spike TV’s reality show, The Ultimate Fighter, Rich Franklin, along with co-author Jon Merz, introduces new fans to the world of mixed martial arts, giving them a primer on the basic techniques used in the sport. Coverage includes:
• History, rules, and scoring
• Training and nutrition
• Stand-up, clinch, and ground techniques
• 300+ photographs


About the Author
Rich “Ace” Franklin is a former UFC® Middleweight Champion and one of the top mixed martial artists in the world. He is also widely regarded as one of the sport’s most well-rounded fighters. Rich was one of two coaches on the second season of Spike TV’s weekly reality show The Ultimate Fighter®. 

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