Why I Fight

The Belt is Just an Accessory

By: Jay Dee "B.J." Penn, Dave Weintraub

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Paperback | 27 June 2023

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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, Why I Fight 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.

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Non-Fiction Biographies & True Stories Biographies Sport Biographies Sports & Recreation Combat Sports & Self-Defence Oriental Martial Arts

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
The First Part	p. 1
What I Learned	p. 14
Unexpected Changes	p. 31
Ralph and Dave	p. 49
New Beginnings	p. 76
Unfinished Business	p. 93
Moving Forward	p. 110
Entering the Octagon	p. 119
Three-Fight Deal	p. 137
Up, Then Down	p. 156
Just Scrap	p. 178
Title Defense	p. 197
Full Circle	p. 219
Opportunity Awaits	p. 235
The Real Champ	p. 255
On an Island	p. 267
More than Words	p. 285
Afterword	p. 301
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