**Winner of the Canada Book Award** **Winner of the Readers' Favorite Gold Award for Non-Fiction Sports** The Fighter Within is an inspirational mixed martial arts book for fans which brings insider stories, heartfelt moments, and a human element to what's perceived as a savage sport. It reveals thoughtful, encouraging, and even lighthearted insights into the minds and souls of true champions. This book provides an intimate look at the author's journey through the world of MMA, along with stories of trials and triumphs inside (and outside) of the ring. It describes the attributes that lead to success in a sport that demands dedication, forethought, and intellect—traits which apply to all of life's challenges. A foreword by Bas Rutten—UFC Heavyweight Champion and three-time King of Pancrase World Champion—sets the tone for this book, which features an impressive array of interviews with a veritable whos-who of elite MMA fighters and martial artists: Fedor Emelianenko, Former MMA Heavyweight Champion and FIAS World Combat Sambo Heavyweight Champion Rich Franklin, Rashad Evans, and Sean Sherk, Former UFC Champions Rory MacDonald, Former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion Tomasz Adamek, Boxing Champion Firas Zahabi, Tri-Star Elite Coach Bruno Fernandes, Founder of Gracie Barra Montreal BJJ school/President of GB Wear John Danaher, BJJ Black Belt Elite Coach Ajarn Phil Nurse, Muay Thai Champion/Elite Coach Alain Moussi, Actor/Stuntman Rafal Chwalek, Polish Kickboxing and Savate Champion Scott Ramsdell and Matthew Olson, API Head Instructors The Fighter Within also includes a 32-page section of color photos of the fighters in action. If you are eager to find out what makes the world's top MMA and UFC fighters tick, and how you can learn from their experiences, Fighter Within has the motivation and inspiration that you seek.