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Cage kings : how an unlikely group of moguls, champions & hustlers transformed the UFC into a $10 billion industry / Michael Thomsen.
"A cultural and business history of the UFC, tracing the unlikely rise of mixed martial arts from what was derided in the '90s as "human cockfighting"--more violence than sport--to a global pop culture phenomenon"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781501198472 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xxvii, 413 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2023.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: The last sport on Earth -- God forgive me! -- Everything these guys touch turns to gold -- No one can do what you did -- There is no plan B -- A reverse socialization process -- Problem child -- This is not Fantasy Island -- Station to station -- I will make you look like a genius -- Brother, I lost everything -- Maybe I can -- Fair is defined as where we end up -- Be happy for me -- The money belt -- Epilogue: A man must exceed his limits. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Ultimate Fighting Championship (Organization) > History. UFC (Mixed martial arts event) > History. Mixed martial arts > Competitions. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 796.815 Tho | 31681010328433 | NONFIC | Available | - |
Michael Thomsen writes about sports, video games, technology, and political culture for The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Atlantic, Vanity Fair, Forbes, Wired, The New Republic, and other outlets. He lives in New York City.
