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UFC, MMA and Me

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By: Dan Hardy
Narrated by: Dan Hardy, Simon Bubb
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For fans of Ronda Rousey's My Fight Your Fight and John Kavanagh's Win or Learn comes the first book from UFC fighter and now analyst Dan Hardy, who lifts the lid on his own career and writes with insight and eloquence on all things MMA and UFC, the brutal and ever-evolving sport that launched such superstars as Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping, Georges St-Pierre, Nate Diaz and Amanda Nunes.


Dan Hardy's first book is much more than a straightforward MMA autobiography. Taking the key fights from his career, Hardy explores the sport with the unparalleled insight that has made him the best analyst working today.

From training in China with Shaolin monks, to how MMA helped him channel his rage, to psychedelics and the ceremony in Peru that changed his life, to tapping into his 'reptilian brain' and the psychological warfare of UFC, to his epic title fight with Georges St-Pierre.

Hardy also speaks eloquently of the heart condition that forced him to stop fighting, the road to recovery, and the evolution of a sport that flies in the face of mainstream disapproval to entertain and thrill millions of obsessives around the globe.

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Skilfully described, captivating, and like the author himself, wholly authentic . . . In sharing his life story, Hardy offers inspiration and wisdom. He's also funny, engaging and thoroughly entertaining in the process. Highly recommended.
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I enjoyed this book immensely, particularly hearing how Dan broke into the UFC from the UK in the early days. The book is however a lot more than the UFC from a UK perspective. It gives great insight into the UFC as a whole and also contains interesting parts about how he used psychedelics to grow as a person (another one of my favourite sections). Well written and at times pretty funny. Also very well narrated. Highly recommended.

Highly recommended - Great book

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Insightful, engaging, thought-provoking and a genuinely enjoyable listen. Left with a deeper understanding of MMA&Hardy

Exactly the high level you'd expect from Hardy

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Great for any ufc, mma or fight fan. Tells the story of Dan's life so far.

Great audio book

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Great audio book. Good insight into the world of MMA in the UK. Hope to see you fight again soon Dan!

Really enjoyed listening to this audio book.

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loved it interesting listen to the way mam was /is run and the physic to a man who was involved.

interesting background to mma

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