Comments on: Total MMA: The book

By: szappan

szappan — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:06:42 +0000

Based on FightOpinion’s review I just purchased this book – I hope it lives up to the expectations.

I’m particularly interested to see if the Zuffa Myth, or Bob Meyrowitz’s claims that then NSAC board member Lorenzo Fertitta voted against UFC sanctioning (presumably with the intent to force them to sell).

Anyways, Merry Christmas everyone!

* I meant to write that I’m interested to see if these topics are covered in the book. Thank you.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:09:44 +0000

While people are certainly entitled to their opinions, I do want to point out I did more than 100 interviews for this book. The endnotes are there to let people know where some of the direct quotes came from. The framing of the story and analysis was all mine and I think substantial. Whether you agree with my conclusions or not, I wanted to give a frame of reference for where the information was coming from.

By: Zack

Zack — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:13:24 +0000

No Holds Barred & Brawl are both good books, although they are essentially the same. I’ll check this one out when I get a chance.

By: ZzFDKzZ

ZzFDKzZ — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:17:30 +0000

I honestly thought that the book was written by Marc Laimon tons of Gracie bashing in the first 3 chapters. Like Jim Genia said its pretty much info taken from sites. I suggest people to check out No Holds Barred that book was great. A bit outdated since I think it was publish back in ‘05.

By: Jim Genia

Jim Genia — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:46:37 +0000

I’m reading the book now and it’s more like a giant term paper to me. There are pages and pages of endnotes citing everything from old FCF issues to MMAWeekly entries to a ton of other media outlets. Kudos to the author for gathering all this info in one place, but anyone could’ve done that. Where’s the fresh insight and perspective? I loathed the writing in Chuck’s, Randy’s and Matt’s books, but at least they had something new to offer. That’s why Sam Sheridan’s book was good – we got to see new stuff from new eyes.

By: Jeremy (not that Jeremy)

Jeremy (not that Jeremy) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:02:55 +0000

Wow, this book isn’t being spot printed?

Someone put in a lot of time on the phone with a publisher.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:19:24 +0000

Yeah, really, highest recommendations. As Zach said, Jon went above and beyond to make it a cohesive story. A lot of books that delve into history can be rather cut and dry, present the facts in a timeline fashion as an assault. This creates a great narrative and keeps you engaged.

There were a lot of things the hardcore fan already knows, but the way it is presented makes it all the more interesting with maybe some new tidbits you didn’t pick up from a third-hand account or just the style it is written.