Claiming that “the belt is just an accessory,” Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Champion B.J. Penn explains
Why I Fight
in this honest, intimate, and fascinating memoir. Written with David Weintraub,
is an unforgettable portrait of one of the top and most recognizable mixed martial artists in the UFC and an up-close look at one of the most exciting and fastest growing sports in the world. UFC and Jiu-Jitsu aficionados—and fans of
Iceman, A Fighter’s Heart
, and Bruce Lee’s classic
The Tao of Jeet Kun Do
—will want to explore
Why I Fight.