Blood in the Cage

MMA Bible

I first became aware of this book watching Mike Straka of the FoxNews Fight Game interview the author. The book is a well covered glimpse at MMA and the most notable promotion, UFC from infancy to it's current status in global culture.

As an added bonus the book also does well to tell the tale of one of the toughest fighters in MMA history, Pat Miletich of Bettendorf, Iowa.

It was a thrill to listen to and had the entire book polished off in few short days. If you like the UFC or MMA in general this is a perfect book to better understand the history of the sport and the fighters that made it what it is today.

BUY THIS BOOK!

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Wish there were more MMA books on Audibe

What made the experience of listening to Blood in the Cage the most enjoyable?

I'm a fan of MMA and I've watched the sport evolve into what it is today. I knew of Pat Millitech as a smart fighter and world class trainer, but I didn't know much about his personal background. Very inspiring story. It's always nice to hear about someone who faces tragedy and adversity, and winds up living to see a happy ending.

Who was your favorite character and why?

**SPOILER ALERT**

The guy who tried to back Pat down in a bar fight by claiming to be Pat Milliech. Also, funny to hear a semi-official version of the Gene LeBell vs Steven Segal story. I've heard so many versions of that story over the years.

Which character ??? as performed by Phil Gigante ??? was your favorite?

Gigante is a very good all-around reader, but he doesn't seem to know much about MMA or the characters. For some reason he gives Pat a southern accent and he pronounces a lot of names wrong or weird. Like pronouncing Bas Rutten as though he's a fresh water fish. ;-)

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

There are a dozen books by and/or about MMA fighters that would be great additions Audible. I don't know how many of them have been recorded, but there are books by or about Jens Pulver, Randy Couture, John McCarthy that I would love to be able to listen to in the car or while I work out.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

AWESOME !

Would you listen to Blood in the Cage again? Why?

I don't think I would listen to it again, however it was a great work.

What did you like best about this story?

the story of Pat

What does Phil Gigante bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

I thought he was great

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Blood sport to sport

Any additional comments?

its was well worth the time and money very entertaining.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Awesome

Hate the narrator. Love the story. Got the app for this story alone. A lot of interesting things to learn.

Great book, tells the story of early MMA

Would you consider the audio edition of Blood in the Cage to be better than the print version?

can't say, I never read the printed version. This audio book was well presented though

What other book might you compare Blood in the Cage to and why?

First of it's kind that I've read

What does Phil Gigante bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

some of these reviews questions are really stupid... audible... come on man....

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

same as the title

Any additional comments?

If you are interested in early MMA, introduction of BJJ to the US, Pat Miletich and other UFC starts, and the rise of the UFC, this is a great listen.

A Complete History

This book takes you on a trip through american mma. Popular conception is that Dana White swooped in a cleaned up the sport, but that is really just revisionist history. There have been many dedicated passionate men who have spent their effort in keeping this sport alive when it was banned. As a huge fan of all mma, I loved this book. It is a history lesson that is galvanized through the narrative of Pat Miletich's life and career.

If you like this you'd also enjoy B.J. Penn's book, 'Why I Fight'.