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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is an international phenomenon, with a
fascinatingly diverse and complex history that stems from fighting
sports around the world. In Mixed Martial Arts: A History from
Ancient Fighting Sports to the UFC, L.A. Jennings explores the vast
global history of martial arts-including Asian martial arts,
African fighting sports, European pugilism and wrestling, and the
fighting styles of North, Central, and South Americas-and how they
gave rise to the modern sport of MMA. Jennings shares some of the
most famous moments in fighting history alongside stories of the
fighters themselves, such as the infamous 1976 fight between
Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki. When the Ultimate Fighting
Championship premiered in 1993, it introduced the world to the
controversial "cage fighting" at a scale never seen before. With
the assistance of technological innovations and globalization, MMA
has become the fastest growing sport on earth, the culmination of
thousands of years of fighting for sport. Featuring fascinating
stories and photographs of fighters from around the world, Mixed
Martial Arts reveals the long and captivating history of this
often-misunderstood sport.
Women's fighting sports have a rich and storied history. As far
back as the eighteenth century, female fighters battled at varying
levels, from county fairs to elite events. With new opportunities
to compete in legitimate arenas-from the Olympics and the Golden
Gloves to wrestling tournaments and Ultimate Fighting
Championships-women are now able to fight in ways their
predecessors never could. And though women today still often face
the same derision their predecessors faced, their fortitude and
determination has earned them respect from much of the fighting
community. In She's a Knockout!: A History of Women in Fighting
Sports, L.A. Jennings chronicles the stories of these strong and
resilient women-including wrestlers, mixed martial arts
competitors, and boxers-and the different issues they have
encountered. Throughout the narrative, Jennings situates the
stories of the female fighters in the culture of their time,
revealing how women were often seen as objects of spectacle and
ridicule before finally garnering admiration in the fighting world.
The women featured in this book include England's "Championess"
Elizabeth Stokes of the 1720s, American wrestler Cora Livingstone
in the 1930s, and early MMA great Debi Purcell in the 2000s.
Featuring historical and contemporary photographs and exclusive
interviews with professional fighters, this book delivers an
in-depth look into the struggles and triumphs of female fighters.
Fans of fighting sports, sports historians, and those interested in
the history of women in sports will find this a fascinating and
illuminating read.
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