| Battle Volume 1 - A Timeline of Combat Sports & Sports Entertainment: The Results of the Biggest Matches from 1885 to 1992 Contributor(s): Peterson, Brett (Author) |
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ISBN: 1698869436 ISBN-13: 9781698869438 Publisher: Independently Published OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Boxing |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6" W x 9" (0.62 lbs) 206 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Battle Volume 2 presents the early years of results, interesting facts, shocking moments, crossovers, and much more.Battle Volume 2 covers some of the most historical years in combat sports & professional wrestling. The timeline starts with 1993. Not only does 1993 feature the birth of the UFC, but also the debut of the legendary K-1 World Grand Prix tournament. Beyond those two iconic events that would lead to a rise in MMA & kickboxing, but the year also was the birth of Japanese Mixed Martial Arts due to the formation Pancrase. As UFC was running into problems with being banned in the United States, Pride Fighting Championships became extremely popular in Japan thanks to the pro wrestlers such as Nobuhiko Takada battling the legendary Rickson Gracie. Another Japanese pro wrestler by the name of Kazushi Sakuraba would take Japan MMA to another level as he would defeat four Gracie family members and launch him into one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time.As MMA & kickboxing grew during the 90's, North America saw the professional wrestling become mainstream more than ever before. The WWF vs. WCW Monday Night Wars was iconic for fans. Both organizations as well as the rising wrestling promotion ECW began to produce events that fans would consider the most iconic shows in wrestling history. From the New World Order invading WCW to the rise of Stone Cold Steve Austin as well as The Rock, wrestling would reach its highest ratings in history. Boxing would have its own impactful moments during the mid-90's. Mike Tyson versus Evander Holyfield rematch would be one of the most talked about fights of all time. Oscar De La Hoya versus Felix Trinidad would capture the attention of Mexican sports fans as well as the sporting fans of Puerto Rico. Roy Jones Jr. would rise up to become a worldwide superstar. Riddick Bowe versus Andrew Golota would be one of the darkest moments in Boxing history as the fight would spark an out of control riot in the arena. In perhaps one of the most insane & shocking moments in boxing history would occur in 1993 as the 'Fan Man' at the Holyfield versus Bowe rematch.This book covers all of those results & tidbits of the biggest events throughout 1993 to 2000. It features results to combat sporting events as well as pro wrestling promotions including the UFC, Pride FC, Pancrase, WWF, WCW, ECW, ADCC (Grappling Tournaments), Battlecade, WVC, IVC, K-1, Pancrase, Rings, Shooto, UWFi, Extreme Challenge, Superbrawl, WEF, Meca Vale Tudo, Inoki Bom Be Ye, and much much more.....Boxing fights cover various boxers including Mike Tyson, Oscar De La Hoya, Lennox Lewis, Riddick Bowe, Roy Jones Jr, David Tua, Pernell Whitaker, the Klitschko brothers and so much more....This is an easy read, simplified single timeline from some of the most historical years in combat sports & pro wrestling Do NOT skip this book if you are a fan of any of the big four (MMA, Kickboxing, Pro Wrestling, & Boxing).Chapters in this book include: Chapter 01. 1993 - The Dawn of Mixed Martial Arts & Kickboxing Chapter 02. 1994 - Year of the Upsets Chapter 03. 1995 - The Monday Night War Begins Chapter 04. 1996 - New World Order Chapter 05. 1997 - A Year of Attitude Chapter 06. 1998 - Rise of Austin & The Rock Chapter 07. 1999 - Controversy |