This gripping tale follows the life of Jens Pulver, the current lightweight Ultimate Fighting Champion. Pulver reveals a youth spent in a family in which violence was the only way to deal with conflict, and in which his father's alcoholism made all family relationships contentious. Set against Pulver's tumultuous upbringing, this account offers insight into his rise to prominence in the ring and his drive to overcome adversity and find inner peace.

Jens Pulver first won the UFC lightweight belt in 2001. He is considered among the best lightweight Mixed Martial Arts fighters in the world. Erich Krauss’ previous books include Brawl: A Behind the Scenes Look at Mixed Martial Arts Competition. He currently resides in San Diego, where he is training at the world renowned Lion’s Den Submission Academy.