Unlocking the Cage: Exploring the Motivations of MMA Fighters - Softcover

Tullius, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1938475356 ISBN 13: 9781938475351

Publisher: Vincere Press, 2017

Synopsis

Unlocking the Cage: The Real Lives of MMA Fighters – A Groundbreaking Look Inside the World of Combat Sports

“A must-read for every MMA fan. It gives you a true look into the lives of these warriors.”

What really drives a person to fight? Former fighter turned investigative author Mark Tullius traveled to 100 MMA gyms across the U.S. and interviewed 340 fighters to uncover the truth behind the sport’s most misunderstood warriors.

Through raw stories and unfiltered conversations, Unlocking the Cage reveals what it truly takes to live, train, and survive as a professional fighter. This is more than a book about MMA—it’s about discipline, mindset, and the pursuit of purpose.

Inside you’ll discover:
💥 Real fighter stories – From struggling amateurs to world-class pros.
🧠 The fighter’s psychology – What pushes ordinary people to extraordinary limits.
🥊 The realities of combat sports – Sacrifice, self-discovery, and the cost of glory.
🔥 The beauty of the fight – Why MMA is as much about heart as it is about power.

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, fan, or student of human behavior, this sports sociology and motivation book delivers an unforgettable look into the lives behind the gloves.

“Fast-paced, poignant, and deeply human—a rare, authentic study of what it means to fight.” – IndieReader

Edition details

• Publisher: Vincere Press
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1938475356
• ISBN 13: 9781938475351
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 366
• Editor: Tullius Michael