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Title Shot: Into the Shark Tank of Mixed Martial Arts | 
 enlarge | Author: Kelly Crigger
Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 12750
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 240
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Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 098150440X
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9780981504407
ASIN: 098150440X
Publication Date: July 15, 2008
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In 2007, Army Officer Kelly Crigger embarked on a year-long journey into the shark tank of mixed martial arts competition. His quest was two-fold-to learn what drove fighters to put themselves through years of grueling training and into the cage, and to uncover the mainstream media's reason for focusing on the seedier side of the sport and its athletes. To dig for answers, he lived in five of the top MMA training camps in the United States, hung out at the toughest tournaments the sport had to offer, and spent time with the biggest names in the sport, including UFC President Dana White. Title Shot divulges the truths and personal stories he unearthed. Laced with sarcasm, humor and a touch of daredevil bravado, Crigger sheds a never-before-seen light on a misunderstood sport and its combatants. Whether you're a hardcore MMA junkie or a casual fan, Title Shot will have you hanging on the edge of your seat.
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 Irreverent Portrayal of MMA World .. With Some Flaws August 20, 2008
Ex-Army Ranger Kelly Crigger produces an entertaining inside look at the growing world of MMA. MMA fans will likely find this book a delight. His approach is to visit and write about the top MMA training venues around the country, with some side trips to the US Army Combatives tournament, the IFL and UFC 79.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and have only three criticisms, two quibbling, one more substantive.
First, the omission of Miletich Fighting Systems in Bettendorf, IA is huge. So many elite fighters come from there, it's astonishing that one can tour the top training venues and skip over Bettendorf. It's like writing about Olympic highlights from Beijing and not mentioning Michael Phelps.
Second, in the effort to be funny, Crigger over-uses some humor conventions. Someone is "as grim as an IRS agent on April 15th." He was out of it like a ... And on and on and on. Nearly every page has one of these would-be witticisms. Some are amusing but after a while it gets tiresome and repetitive, repetitive, repeti - oh, well, you get the idea.
Third, at times Crigger - the ex Army guy - feels obliged to explain in asides how various ,members of the training dojo correspond to the hierarchy of the US Army. Ok, so...? Why should the reader care? He is shoehorning his Army experience into the book in a way that does nothing to add to the story.
Don't get me wrong, though. This is a fun book and Crigger takes at once a respectful yet puckish approach to the world of MMA. He takes the sport seriously but not too seriously.
Even with these reservations, I WOULD recommend "Title Shot"!!
 It's OK! August 19, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Lt.Col. Crigger did an ok job of going to the places MMA athletes train to interview them. His, adnauseum, accounts of sushi roles was a bit ridiculous. The funniest part of the book was when a "Ranger trained" Army officer did not know that eating clam chowder and training would make sick. I am shocked he did not tell us of his moments spent losing that meal as a result of his training like all the other insignificant details that books is filled with. Another thing I am tired of is resume padding with these authors. Not taking anything away from his service it must be made clear that completeing the Ranger course is not the same thing as being a US Army Ranger. And the part where his "assignments" was with the 3rd or 1st Special Forces Group leads one to believe he was or is Special Forces (Green Berets). Although Crigger does not say he was in the Special Operations community the publisher (Victory Belt) puts that fact in to lend credibilty and sell the book. There are many people who serve with and around the Special Operations community who like to take credit for something they are not entitled. Other than that, the book is a light read better left for the bathroom.
 Great read on the world of MMA August 5, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was browsing books and saw it sticking out. I picked it up and started to flip through it. I saw all the names I like to read about, BJ Penn, Matt Lindland, Deigo Sanchez, The Diaz brothers, etc. I figured it would be a good book to read someday but not now. I was about to put it back and saw a picture of Matt Larsen. I joking thought that I was going to read something on "The Father of MACP" or "Godfather." I flipped few pages saw Tim Kennedy's name flip some more and then saw my name! I was shocked. I read about the fight I had in the Army Combatives tournament. Its not everyday you pick a book and read about yourself; so of course I was sold on the book.
So now for the actual review. Kelly Grigger does a great job in exploring the sport. He not only talks about the big names but also shows love to the lil guys. His style of writing is entertaining and easy to read. If you're a fan of the sport you need to read this book.
Finally, a true depiction of MMA July 23, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Author Kelly Crigger does a phenomenal job of depicting these athletes candidly and in their own environment. He captures the indomitable spirit it takes to compete in MMA, but also the manages to convey the various personalities of the fighters he meets. It is obvious Crigger is a fan of the sport but he doesn't get all starry-eyed and fanboyish about the MMA stars he comes across. Title Shot is funny and insightful and a must-read for any MMA fan.
Awesome look into the personal side of MMA July 23, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
"Title Shot" is the rare book that combines the author's unique blend of humor and passion for MMA to deliver equally to the hardcore fans and the novice learning about the sport. Crigger wanted an inside look to see what makes MMA tick, so he devoted a year to gaining the answers. He traveled to five separate camps, the IFL Finals, the Modern Army Combatives Tournament and UFC 78. Each time he hung out with the fighters and trainers, even getting a two-hour interview with UFC President Dana White. Throughout the book, Crigger blends just enough history on the sport to educate the novice without overwhelming the expert. But the most unique facet of this book is his insight into the personal side of the sport. He spent his time in the camps really getting to know the fighters and what drives them. This insight, coupled with some of the funniest sarcasm I've ever read, makes "Title Shot" a superb read.
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