Bitten by Romance

Reviewed by Cynthia for bittenbyparanormalromance

The MMA Encyclopedia takes a massive amount of information and delivers it in a straightforward and clear package. Whether you are a long-time fan or newbie, like me, it is written for a broad audience. Don’t let the word “encyclopedia” frighten you. Yes, it is written alphabetically A through Z, but you will find yourself skipping to different pages to read this and reference that and back again. There are just enough pictures throughout the encyclopedia not to overwhelm, but to whet one’s appetite for more. Don’t overlook the two appendices at the end: UFC Results and Pride Fighting. These are chock-full of so many statistics your head will spin.

Did you ever wonder about the gear the fighters wear? It’s in there. How about “the Voice” - you know - the guy at the beginning of each bout; the announcer? He’s in there. Or maybe the Ring Girls holding the signs? Have a favorite referee you want to know more about? I do, and I did! Do the fighters cheat -- Do they ever! This is not a volume to put on the shelf and forget about. It’s a conversation piece. Put it on the coffee table, end table, kitchen table. You will be returning to it time and again.

Oh, by the way, if you do need a reason for this one. If your other half is a MMA fan and a reader, this would make a great gift.