Uncaged: My Life as a Champion MMA Fighter

by Frank Shamrock, Charles Fleming, Mickey Rourke (Foreword by)

Overview

Frank Shamrock was widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. But first he suffered through a childhood of neglect, juvenile delinquency, and petty crime. He was eventually taken in by Bob Shamrock, who fostered hundreds of troubled boys. But when Frank couldn’t afford to support his family, he turned to burglary and wound up in state prison. When he was released, Frank joined Ken in training. For the next two decades he dominated the entire sport. In this riveting book Shamrock gives vivid accounts of his battles both in and out of the ring.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781613736722
Publisher:	Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/01/2016
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Frank Shamrock was the undefeated mixed martial arts champion for 10 years and is the only person to win a title in all three major North American fight promotions. He lives in Los Angeles. Charles Fleming is a writer, an adjunct faculty member of the University of Southern California, and a reporter for such publications as Entertainment Weekly, Newsweek, and Vanity Fair. He lives in Los Angeles. Mickey Rourke is an actor, a screenwriter, and a retired boxer. He won a Golden Globe Award in 2009 for his lead role in The Wrestler. He lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

Foreword Mickey Rourke vii

Introduction ix

1 Childhood 1

2 Ward of the Court 17

3 Shamrock Boys Ranch 25

4 Jail 45

5 The Lion's Den 59

6 Japan 67

7 Pancrase and the Roots of MMA 75

8 Going Solo 91

9 American Champion 111

10 Going Hollywood 129

11 Feuds and the Fight Business 147

12 Fighting Baroni, Ortiz, and Cung Le 171

13 Fatherhood 195

14 Retirement 213

15 Fight No More 223

16 Coming To Terms 237

17 The Martial Way 245

Acknowledgments 255

Index 257

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Frank's recounting of his journey gives us the hidden details of a truly unique life-warrior. Frank is raw, candid, and uncensored as he exposes himself and leaves no stone unturned. Uncaged will shake you to your core."  —Carlon M. Colker, MD, CEO, Peak Wellness, Inc.

Editorial Reviews

"Frank's recounting of his journey gives us the hidden details of a truly unique life-warrior. Frank is raw, candid, and uncensored as he exposes himself and leaves no stone unturned. Uncaged will shake you to your core."  —Carlon M. Colker, MD, CEO, Peak Wellness, Inc.

From the Publisher