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The Crippler: Cage Fighting and My Life on the Edge

✍ Scribed by Leben, Chris

Book ID: 109120487
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Year: 2015
Tongue: English
Weight: 3 MB
Category: Fiction
ISBN-13: 9781634505666

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✦ Synopsis

It takes a certain kind of person to do whatever is necessary to make a living as a mixed martial arts fighter. And it takes another kind of person to stand out from all the rest as both a wild man and a rock star. Chris Leben, otherwise known as "The Crippler," is that kind of person.
Leben's reputation started when he appeared on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter , a reality show and competition where hopeful fighters live together and vie for a UFC contract and a path to greatness. He quickly made a name for himself with his controversial and abrasive behavior. During his subsequent ten-year career in ultimate fighting, Leben became one of the most recognized figures in the sport, enthralling audiences around the world with his wild, head-first style of fighting as he took on some of the world's best fighters, including Anderson Silva, Yoshihiro Akiyama, and Wanderlei Silva.
But Leben's success in the ring and international fame hid a troubled...

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