"An in-depth survey of the popular extreme sport of mixed martial arts, from its roots in ancient Greece to its televised matches, as well as its rules, methods, and famous fighters"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduction -- A martial arena -- A real knockout -- Fighting for a place -- Mainstream MMA -- Healthy, wealthy, and ... violent? -- Winner: the dead guy -- The Guillotine choke -- The joke that wasn't funny -- Basic gear -- UFC 1.