Product Description

After suffering a childhood of extreme mental and physical abuse at the hands of his unhinged and ultra-violent father, Jens Pulver rose to great heights in the underground world of mixed martial arts fighting. Guided by such legendary trainers as Bob Shamrock and Pat Miletich, Pulver defeated the likes of Alfonso Alcarez, Joao Roque and Caol Uno, eventually attaining the ultimate aim of his gruelling ascent - a world title in the sport. For Pulver, eternally trapped in the nightmare of his childhood, victory was his only chance of salvation and his fists his only means of escape.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #179722 in Books
• Published on: 2004-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Customer Reviews

Compelling
Having watched Jens Pulvers career in mixed marshal arts for (at the time) 8 years i purchased this book. Back then i had to import it from the US as no English retailers sold it and amazon, play and waterstones had told me it would be a further 3 month wait.

Im so glad i did. Depite growing up in a volitile family (his father, brother and a sister i think are in jail), with the everyday threat of mental and physical abuse Jens has grown up to be the polar opposite of his father. Dispite his love of the violent competition he has grown into a great person.

This story will move you and give you a new found respect for people who overcome in life.

great read
ive now read a few ufc biogs, and this has to be the best. dont expect to learn how to become the next cage fighting champ, but do expect a good, well written story.

a good little read
jens pulver pulls no punches in this gritty, believable and thoroughly interesting account of his life. jens was one of the best mixed martial arts fighters of his generation and is still competing at the highest level (well not quite the highest level now). his book tells the tale of what made him into a fighter, the ultimate fighter. not the longest book, but difficult to put down. i read it in one night. highly recommended :-)