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07-26-2007, 07:59 PM
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The Complete Idiot's Guide To Ultimate Fighting
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We’ll soon have some medicine for bone-headed MMA fans.
Former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin and novelist Jon F. Merz have teamed up for a new MMA-related title about the sport, and more specifically, the UFC’s brand of “cage fighting.” And it’s appropriately called The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Ultimate Fighting.
The book, which is one of the latest titles in the popular “Complete Idiots Guide” series, is set for a Sept. 4 release and will be available at bookstores everywhere. (Some online retailers currently have the book available for pre-order.)
UFCjunkie.com hasn’t received a review copy (we’re working on it), but we did learn a little about its contents. The book will discuss the usual, including the history of the sport, rules of engagement, and how a fight is scored. However, the book focuses more on actually competing and not so much on the UFC’s 14-year history. Dieting is discussed, and the book includes tips on fighting, including stand-up and ground techniques, as well as work for the clinch.
The book, which received an official stamp of approval from the UFC, will include more than 300 photographs.
The 304-page softcover retails for $19.95.
While Franklin needs little in the way of introduction, but book buyers should take comfort in knowing the co-author also knows martial arts. Merz, author of The Ninja Handbook, has written six novels and is a martial artist and ninjutsu practitioner. He holds a fifth degree master instructor license from the 34th grandmaster of Togakure-ryu Ninjutsu in Japan, according to his official bio for the book.
While many books have been written about martial arts, few have been written on the sport of MMA. However, this newest title will likely become the first of many looking to capitalize on MMA’s recent surge of popularity.
(Personally recommended reads include: Little Evil: One Ultimate Fighter’s Rise to the Top (by Jens Pulver), Inside the Lions Den (about Ken Shamrock’s camp), and Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge (by B.J. Penn).)
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Rich Franklin Co-Author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Ultimate Fighting” -- UFC news at UFCjunkie.com
Just shows how smart Rich really is. Although he shouldn't have time for writing a book while his hands are full preparing for A. Silva.
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07-26-2007, 08:16 PM
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Seems cool I would buy it if its liek cheap on Amazon. I want to see what people have to say though.
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07-26-2007, 08:50 PM
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I'll pick this one up. Great coffee table material. 
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07-26-2007, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by The-Iceman-Chuck-Liddell
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He's smart cus he co-wrote a book ?
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07-26-2007, 08:54 PM
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Monica Lewinsky wrote a book and her only credential is oral sex.
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07-26-2007, 08:58 PM
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I wish it was "A Complete Idiot's Guide to MMA".
But, I guess we can't complain.
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07-26-2007, 09:02 PM
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Since Rich is one of the authors, and the one with the inside knowledge at that, doesn't that make it his guide to ultimate fighting? So......if it's "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ultimate Fighting".....  
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Last edited by Dirty Fighter; 07-27-2007 at 12:02 AM.
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07-26-2007, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirty Fighter
Since Rich is one of the author, and the one with the inside knowledge at that, doesn't that make it his guide to ultimate fighting? So......if it's "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ultimate Fighting"..... |
Ouch. Very ouch. 
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07-26-2007, 10:50 PM
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bitch-slapped Dana White!
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Originally Posted by Dirty Fighter
Monica Lewinsky wrote a book and her only credential is oral sex.
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LMAOL
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07-26-2007, 10:53 PM
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bitch-slapped Dana White!
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Dieting is discussed, and the book includes tips on fighting, including stand-up and ground techniques, as well as work for the clinch.
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How ironic, a book written by Rich Franklin and discussing "work for the clinch"!!
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07-26-2007, 11:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirty Fighter
Since Rich is one of the author, and the one with the inside knowledge at that, doesn't that make it his guide to ultimate fighting? So......if it's "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ultimate Fighting"..... |
LMAO haha, good one.
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07-27-2007, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr.Chicago
How ironic, a book written by Rich Franklin and discussing "work for the clinch"!!
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Chapter 8 : The clinch
If anyone has some tips id be very happy to hear them.
Chapter 9 : ....
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07-27-2007, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by BCguy
Chapter 8 : The clinch
If anyone has some tips id be very happy to hear them.
Chapter 9 : ....
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Haha, too funny man. That there is a classic example of pure wit.
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07-27-2007, 04:45 AM
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what is ur sig?
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07-27-2007, 04:45 AM
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There's a great section on fighting on one knee! Apparently they can't kick or knee you in the head so how could you possibly lose?
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07-27-2007, 08:24 AM
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At least now I know what i can ask my family for christmas this year, other than UFC DVD's of course .
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Poor Rich Franklin, all the abuse he's getting here...
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07-27-2007, 08:25 AM
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Merz, author of The Ninja Handbook, has written six novels and is a martial artist and ninjutsu practitioner. He holds a fifth degree master instructor license from the 34th grandmaster of Togakure-ryu Ninjutsu in Japan, according to his official bio for the book.
This should be treated like TUF. When the book is released, Franklin and Mertz headline a Fight Night. No ninja weapons allowed.
Thanks for the news TICL.
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07-27-2007, 08:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drexal
There's a great section on fighting on one knee! Apparently they can't kick or knee you in the head so how could you possibly lose?
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lol 
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07-27-2007, 01:25 PM
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I want it, im interested in what Rich has to say
But im worried about who had more influence on the final product
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07-27-2007, 01:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drexal
There's a great section on fighting on one knee! Apparently they can't kick or knee you in the head so how could you possibly lose?
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Thats great, LMAO
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