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Caged Warrior
McCutcheon Daniels' life is full of bone-cracking violence. As a star fighter in the gritty underground Mixed Martial Arts circuit in the poorest section of Detroit, McCutcheon fights under the tutelage of his volatile and violent father, not so much for himself but to survive as protector of his beloved five-year old sister, Gemma. We get to know McCutcheon as he battles opponents who are literally trying to kill him. Mr. Freedman, his science teacher, spots his intellectual potential, befriends him, and encourages him to enter the lottery for a scholarship to an elite charter school so he can obtain a first-class education. He is at first dead-set against the idea, and of course his tyrannical father forbids it. But the school's headmaster, Kaitlyn, a student assigned to be his guide, and Mr. Freedman continue to encourage him to consider it.
His father and the Priests, the local Mafia-like crew that run Detroit's organized crime, have other plans for McCutcheon. For them, he is simply a tool to make them money. And when that cash flow is threatened, his father hits McCutcheon where it hurts most-he hides Gemma and threatens his own son that he'll never see his beloved sister again if he doesn't play by the Priests' rules.
For the first time in his life, McCutcheon reaches out for help. Mr. Freedman turns out to have a very mysterious past and not only helps McCutcheon find his sister but also his mother who had simply disappeared on McCutcheon's 13th birthday. All seems well, but happy endings aren't really something McCutcheon feels he can rely on. And he may be right.
A ferocious novel, Caged Warrior is like a great fight movie, a tour-de-force of relentless conflict, but one that is leavened with rich characters and meaningful and loving relationships.
His father and the Priests, the local Mafia-like crew that run Detroit's organized crime, have other plans for McCutcheon. For them, he is simply a tool to make them money. And when that cash flow is threatened, his father hits McCutcheon where it hurts most-he hides Gemma and threatens his own son that he'll never see his beloved sister again if he doesn't play by the Priests' rules.
For the first time in his life, McCutcheon reaches out for help. Mr. Freedman turns out to have a very mysterious past and not only helps McCutcheon find his sister but also his mother who had simply disappeared on McCutcheon's 13th birthday. All seems well, but happy endings aren't really something McCutcheon feels he can rely on. And he may be right.
A ferocious novel, Caged Warrior is like a great fight movie, a tour-de-force of relentless conflict, but one that is leavened with rich characters and meaningful and loving relationships.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2014
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Alan Sitomer
28 books126 followersAlan Lawrence Sitomer is a California Teacher of the Year award winner and the founder of The Writer’s Success Academy. In addition to having been an inner-city high school English teacher and former professor in the Graduate School Of Education at Loyola Marymount University, Mr. Sitomer is a nationally renowned keynote speaker who specializes in engaging underperforming students. To date, Mr. Sitomer has authored 16 books with works ranging from hard-hitting YA novels like CAGED WARRIOR, HOMEBOYZ, THE HOOPSTER and HIP-HOP HIGH SCHOOL to humorous and warm children’s picture books such as DADDIES DO IT DIFFERENT and DADDY’S ZIGZAGGING BEDTIME STORY. Alan lives in Los Angeles where he just finished writing the movie script adaptation for his novel CAGED WARRIOR.
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September 9, 2016
Having just finished Caged Warrior, I’m sitting here absolutely stunned.
First off, I read Caged Warrior in one sitting, that’s not saying it was unnecessarily short, it was just that captivating. I was hooked from page one and couldn’t stop. Between the constant character development, the adrenaline pumping action in and out of the cage fights, and Sitomer’s quick pacing anyone who picks this book up will have a hard time putting it down.
Second, Sitomer’s protagonist is absolutely amazing. His every word is raw, powerful, and brilliant. Sitomer has done a fantastic job creating a strong yet caring protagonist in M.D. The dichotomy between the caring loving way M.D. takes care of his sister and his cage fighting accentuates every character detail, helping illuminate M.D. in a way that few characters are exposed. This dichotomy is also essential when it comes time for M.D.’s evolution in looking for a better life for him and Gemma.
What has me so stunned though is the ending. Sitomer has done a fantastic job of creating a captivating story, leading the reader through it, giving readers the ending they think is coming, and then yanking the rug out from beneath their feet. I won’t say anything else about the ending except it caught me completely off guard, and took this from a good book to one I would fervently recommend.
All in all Caged Warrior is a fantastic book. It is gruesome and filled with mature content, so it is not for everyone. But those willing to give this book a chance will not be disappointed.
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First off, I read Caged Warrior in one sitting, that’s not saying it was unnecessarily short, it was just that captivating. I was hooked from page one and couldn’t stop. Between the constant character development, the adrenaline pumping action in and out of the cage fights, and Sitomer’s quick pacing anyone who picks this book up will have a hard time putting it down.
Second, Sitomer’s protagonist is absolutely amazing. His every word is raw, powerful, and brilliant. Sitomer has done a fantastic job creating a strong yet caring protagonist in M.D. The dichotomy between the caring loving way M.D. takes care of his sister and his cage fighting accentuates every character detail, helping illuminate M.D. in a way that few characters are exposed. This dichotomy is also essential when it comes time for M.D.’s evolution in looking for a better life for him and Gemma.
What has me so stunned though is the ending. Sitomer has done a fantastic job of creating a captivating story, leading the reader through it, giving readers the ending they think is coming, and then yanking the rug out from beneath their feet. I won’t say anything else about the ending except it caught me completely off guard, and took this from a good book to one I would fervently recommend.
All in all Caged Warrior is a fantastic book. It is gruesome and filled with mature content, so it is not for everyone. But those willing to give this book a chance will not be disappointed.
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April 27, 2014
CAGED WARRIOR was a harsh novel filled with violence and cruelty but it was also filled with love and hope.
McCutcheon Daniels has been trained by his excuse-for-a-human-being father since he was very small to be a master MMA fighter. He trains and sacrifices because he sees it as the only way that he will ever get out of poverty and Detroit and the only way he will ever be able to take care of his little sister Gemma.
When he gets a chance to get a full ride scholarship to the Radiance Academy, he is tempted but his father and the Priests who run Detroit's organized crime have other plans for their money-making boy - plans that include kidnapping. He has to finally ask for help and then depend on the science teacher who has been encouraging him to remake his life.
This story was gritty and dark but Doc's relationship with his little sister Gemma and the sacrifices he is willing to make for her provided some lightness. Like in real life, everything doesn't go according to plan and lead the way to a happy ending. But the story does end on a hopeful note.
I loved Doc's voice as he tells his story. He is a kid who has had most of the hope beaten out of him and who sees limited options for his future. But he is always trying to do the right thing and be the man his little sister needs.
This was a fascinating story about a place and life that is unfamiliar to my students but that they need to know about. I can't wait to share this book with them.
McCutcheon Daniels has been trained by his excuse-for-a-human-being father since he was very small to be a master MMA fighter. He trains and sacrifices because he sees it as the only way that he will ever get out of poverty and Detroit and the only way he will ever be able to take care of his little sister Gemma.
When he gets a chance to get a full ride scholarship to the Radiance Academy, he is tempted but his father and the Priests who run Detroit's organized crime have other plans for their money-making boy - plans that include kidnapping. He has to finally ask for help and then depend on the science teacher who has been encouraging him to remake his life.
This story was gritty and dark but Doc's relationship with his little sister Gemma and the sacrifices he is willing to make for her provided some lightness. Like in real life, everything doesn't go according to plan and lead the way to a happy ending. But the story does end on a hopeful note.
I loved Doc's voice as he tells his story. He is a kid who has had most of the hope beaten out of him and who sees limited options for his future. But he is always trying to do the right thing and be the man his little sister needs.
This was a fascinating story about a place and life that is unfamiliar to my students but that they need to know about. I can't wait to share this book with them.
June 11, 2014
Gritty urban MMA drama!
Full review along with a review of Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass originally posted at TheOtakuLibrarian.
This was an amazing, gripping, butt-kicking MMA drama that I absolutely loved. Right when I thought I knew what was going to happen, right when I swore that it was going to become cliched, Sitomer hits you with another shocker. All the MMA training scenes with M.D. being thrown around the ring by his gym-mates reminded me of All Rounder Meguru, which I reviewed in this post. M.D. was a great, well-rounded character that I cheered for all throughout the book. I do wish that his sister's character had been rounded out more, but in such a short book it was understandable. There's also a bit of romance but it's a single aspect of M.D.'s life since, you know, he has school, a snoopy teacher, a rather psychotic dad, countless MMA fights, and a little sister to worry about. And the twist at the end, whaaa I did not see it coming at all! Rather than thinking there would be a sequel, I got the feeling that Sitomer was saying that life doesn't always have a pat ending where all the threads tie up. Sometimes you just get thrown a curve ball and you won't know where you'll end up. Dun dun dun!
Even if it's not your usual cup of tea, I think you should give this book a try! You may be surprised and love it as much as I did.
Full review along with a review of Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass originally posted at TheOtakuLibrarian.
This was an amazing, gripping, butt-kicking MMA drama that I absolutely loved. Right when I thought I knew what was going to happen, right when I swore that it was going to become cliched, Sitomer hits you with another shocker. All the MMA training scenes with M.D. being thrown around the ring by his gym-mates reminded me of All Rounder Meguru, which I reviewed in this post. M.D. was a great, well-rounded character that I cheered for all throughout the book. I do wish that his sister's character had been rounded out more, but in such a short book it was understandable. There's also a bit of romance but it's a single aspect of M.D.'s life since, you know, he has school, a snoopy teacher, a rather psychotic dad, countless MMA fights, and a little sister to worry about. And the twist at the end, whaaa I did not see it coming at all! Rather than thinking there would be a sequel, I got the feeling that Sitomer was saying that life doesn't always have a pat ending where all the threads tie up. Sometimes you just get thrown a curve ball and you won't know where you'll end up. Dun dun dun!
Even if it's not your usual cup of tea, I think you should give this book a try! You may be surprised and love it as much as I did.
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December 5, 2019After reading the book, Caged Warrior by Alan Sitomer, I had to think about it a little. This book was different. It wasn't like any other book that I have read. It was full of heart, emotion, and passion. Caged Warrior is about a boy named McCutcheon Daniels who was taught to fight. His father was one of the greatest fighters in a cage. McCutcheon loves the martial arts, but he thinks there is more to live then just fighting. He would like to go to school to learn and make a living instead of getting his face kicked in, but his father will beat him if he doesn't do as he says and fight. McCutcheon's mother left at a very young age and he was left with his little sister and his father who is very mean. I really enjoyed the writing style of this book because it wasn't a slow-paced book, however, there were some parts that got a little boring. My favorite event in this book would have to be when McCutcheon went up to face the Brooklyn beast(one of the greatest fighters ever) in order to get his sister back, who had been kidnapped from McCutcheon by his father. He beat up the Brooklyn beast pretty bad and ended up getting his sister back. I recommend this book to anyone who is into fighting, gory details, and pretty messed up actions. All around I think this book was a great one to read.
March 23, 2018
caged warrior is either one of my favorite books or my favorite book. this book is a great book, it makes sense but it is not too basic either. this book is one of the vary few where i actually procrastinated stopping reading it. it is also the first of a series, i am now on the second book and it is not as good as the first but still way better than other books I've read, part of the reason for this is that the main character is rather modest in the first book and in the second book he is not modest at all, so his boasting can get kind of annoying sometimes. other people such as yourself might not be able to get the same experience as i got from this book because you might not be able to relate like i did, i was able to very strongly relate to the book and so reading every event in it put me back into living certain events in my life and the different ways they dealt with it and seeing it all play out was very gripping . this book has the type of cliff hangers that you don't find in many books and has a good amount of keeping things not so pg witch is always good in a book especially if your life is to pg this will not be boring to you because it will be a new experience. it will drag you into a world of filth, hatred, and torment, and destroy your values right in front of you. Youl see things differently
May 23, 2017
Caged Warrior is such an awesome book! It's full of action, sadness, and intensity. All of that makes the book so interesting and an attention grabber and it's honestly hard to catch my attention lol. I would spoil the book but Id rather you read it yourself!
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October 2, 2019It was a good book and I strongly recommend it to any one who would like to understand what growing up as an underground cage fighter in detroit is like.
January 26, 2014
Huge thank you to Disney Hyperion for letting me read this advanced copy. I'm writing this honest review to say thank you!
4.5 Stars
I. LOVED. THIS. Everything but the ending. And the ending might be okay if there's going to be another book (THERE HAD BETTER BE ANOTHER BOOK OMFG).
So, this is probably not the type of thing most people would think I would read. But most of you probably don't know how much I love action movies, hand-to-hand fighting, and boxing. So a story about a teen mixed martial arts CAGE fighter in downtown Detroit? Hell. Yes. I was there. (if you don't know I'm from Michigan so I feel some pride for D-town despite not being from that side of the state).
This book has so many things going for it. Male POV, non-white MC, takes place in the freaking murder capital, deals with some seriously tough subjects (I was HEARTBROKEN over the child prostitution part (no, there's no actual prostitution, but there is a part where he's searching for his sister and runs across a pimp who... pimps out kids. It was so sick. And yes, the MC kicked the guys face in) Totally heartbroken that that kind of thing happens in this world, let alone someplace I've been to), and had just such a unique premise.
McCutcheon, M.D., Doc, Bam-Bam. Our MC goes by many names, but which person is he? McCutcheon: the inner-city kid with straight-A's, M.D.: teen-fighter-prodigy, Doc- the best older brother in the WORLD, or Bam-Bam: fierce cage fighter with the KILLA INSTINCT. He's a mix of them all and he's struggling to figure out who he is, how to provide for his sister, how to keep his head above water with his father and the gang that runs the city and his life...
McCutcheon's father is awful. Just terrible. He was probably once a good man, but money and drugs can do a lot of terrible things to a person, and make that person do terrible things. And his father has. He's basically sold McCutcheon out to the gang that runs Detroit (the Preists) and he has to fight to make money for the family and keep his sister fed. When McCutcheon's science teacher sees potential in him and helps him get an opportunity to attend a better school, one where he'd have a future outside of the streets and the cage, McCutcheon starts to see a different future for himself, but then his father kidnaps his sister (and McCutcheon fears that his sister has been sold...) so he finally seeks out help.
I loved seeing McCutcheon's struggled inside and outside of the ring. I loved how sure of himself he was, but that he also knew when to let others help him. I loved how he moved heaven and earth for his sister. I loved the light romance he had with a girl from his new school, and his happy ending. But man... the very end... So yeah... I wasn't a fan of that, and I am PRAYING for a sequel!
Dark, gritty, violent, this is so different and fresh and I loved it so much.
4.5 Stars
I. LOVED. THIS. Everything but the ending. And the ending might be okay if there's going to be another book (THERE HAD BETTER BE ANOTHER BOOK OMFG).
So, this is probably not the type of thing most people would think I would read. But most of you probably don't know how much I love action movies, hand-to-hand fighting, and boxing. So a story about a teen mixed martial arts CAGE fighter in downtown Detroit? Hell. Yes. I was there. (if you don't know I'm from Michigan so I feel some pride for D-town despite not being from that side of the state).
This book has so many things going for it. Male POV, non-white MC, takes place in the freaking murder capital, deals with some seriously tough subjects (I was HEARTBROKEN over the child prostitution part (no, there's no actual prostitution, but there is a part where he's searching for his sister and runs across a pimp who... pimps out kids. It was so sick. And yes, the MC kicked the guys face in) Totally heartbroken that that kind of thing happens in this world, let alone someplace I've been to), and had just such a unique premise.
McCutcheon, M.D., Doc, Bam-Bam. Our MC goes by many names, but which person is he? McCutcheon: the inner-city kid with straight-A's, M.D.: teen-fighter-prodigy, Doc- the best older brother in the WORLD, or Bam-Bam: fierce cage fighter with the KILLA INSTINCT. He's a mix of them all and he's struggling to figure out who he is, how to provide for his sister, how to keep his head above water with his father and the gang that runs the city and his life...
McCutcheon's father is awful. Just terrible. He was probably once a good man, but money and drugs can do a lot of terrible things to a person, and make that person do terrible things. And his father has. He's basically sold McCutcheon out to the gang that runs Detroit (the Preists) and he has to fight to make money for the family and keep his sister fed. When McCutcheon's science teacher sees potential in him and helps him get an opportunity to attend a better school, one where he'd have a future outside of the streets and the cage, McCutcheon starts to see a different future for himself, but then his father kidnaps his sister (and McCutcheon fears that his sister has been sold...) so he finally seeks out help.
I loved seeing McCutcheon's struggled inside and outside of the ring. I loved how sure of himself he was, but that he also knew when to let others help him. I loved how he moved heaven and earth for his sister. I loved the light romance he had with a girl from his new school, and his happy ending. But man... the very end... So yeah... I wasn't a fan of that, and I am PRAYING for a sequel!
Dark, gritty, violent, this is so different and fresh and I loved it so much.
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May 31, 2014
“A gritty, dirty look into the violent world of underground fighting and the dynamics of a family torn apart by a father’s determination to thrust his son into the cage.”
This is a somewhat difficult review to write. “Caged Warrior” isn’t the type of book I would normally pick out for myself. If I hadn’t been given an ARC to review, I probably would never have read the book. However, I’m so glad I was given the opportunity to review this title.
The author, Alan Sitomer, has an incredibly strong voice. The main character, McCutcheon, is written extremely well. I was pulled inside his head and FELT his emotions—not just read them. I found myself deeply involved in his conflicting views on what he was forced to do and what he wanted to do. His character development was outstanding.
While I think the McCutcheon’s character was strong, I think some of the other characters could have been stronger. That’s my only criticism, if you can call it that. His father was in and out of the picture, but I got a clear idea of who he was and what he expected of his son.
But what I thought was missing was more scenes with Gemma. Since McCutcheon’s driving force through the book, all his decisions, everything he did was for the welfare of Gemma, I thought there should have been more development of her character, especially scenes with her and the MC. I think the story would have been that much more intense if there had been two or three very emotional/touching scenes between Gemma and McCutcheon. However, as it is, I was still able to feel his connection and love for her.
I loved the plot. I think it was fresh and new. Yes it was gritty. Yes it was violent. Yes there’s strong language. If you don’t like books that are true to the storyline, in other words crime rings that don’t swear or books on MMA that gloss over the violence of the fighting, this isn’t the book for you. If you want to read something real. “Caged Warrior” is a good place to start. Mr. Sitomer did an incredible job of pulling back the curtain and giving the reader an up close look into a world most of us will never see.
I especially loved that the setting was D-town. I grew up in Michigan, near Detroit, and while I don’t know much about the underground fighting scene, I do know some about other types of crime and government corruption. And the infamous Seven Mile. So that was a bonus for me.
Bottom line: Well thought out and excellently written plot. The author has a strong voice and I liked the writing style. The pacing was good. I had some issues in spots, but not enough to detract from the book. Strong male main character, which we don’t see often. The ending was a fitting one for the plot twist. I wouldn’t call it a HEA, but maybe a “half-HEA.” I thought it ended exactly as it should.
I highly recommend this title. And while “Caged Warrior” wasn’t something I would have chosen originally, I am now a fan of Alan Sitomer and I’m stalking his other books for my TBR pile.
This is a somewhat difficult review to write. “Caged Warrior” isn’t the type of book I would normally pick out for myself. If I hadn’t been given an ARC to review, I probably would never have read the book. However, I’m so glad I was given the opportunity to review this title.
The author, Alan Sitomer, has an incredibly strong voice. The main character, McCutcheon, is written extremely well. I was pulled inside his head and FELT his emotions—not just read them. I found myself deeply involved in his conflicting views on what he was forced to do and what he wanted to do. His character development was outstanding.
While I think the McCutcheon’s character was strong, I think some of the other characters could have been stronger. That’s my only criticism, if you can call it that. His father was in and out of the picture, but I got a clear idea of who he was and what he expected of his son.
But what I thought was missing was more scenes with Gemma. Since McCutcheon’s driving force through the book, all his decisions, everything he did was for the welfare of Gemma, I thought there should have been more development of her character, especially scenes with her and the MC. I think the story would have been that much more intense if there had been two or three very emotional/touching scenes between Gemma and McCutcheon. However, as it is, I was still able to feel his connection and love for her.
I loved the plot. I think it was fresh and new. Yes it was gritty. Yes it was violent. Yes there’s strong language. If you don’t like books that are true to the storyline, in other words crime rings that don’t swear or books on MMA that gloss over the violence of the fighting, this isn’t the book for you. If you want to read something real. “Caged Warrior” is a good place to start. Mr. Sitomer did an incredible job of pulling back the curtain and giving the reader an up close look into a world most of us will never see.
I especially loved that the setting was D-town. I grew up in Michigan, near Detroit, and while I don’t know much about the underground fighting scene, I do know some about other types of crime and government corruption. And the infamous Seven Mile. So that was a bonus for me.
Bottom line: Well thought out and excellently written plot. The author has a strong voice and I liked the writing style. The pacing was good. I had some issues in spots, but not enough to detract from the book. Strong male main character, which we don’t see often. The ending was a fitting one for the plot twist. I wouldn’t call it a HEA, but maybe a “half-HEA.” I thought it ended exactly as it should.
I highly recommend this title. And while “Caged Warrior” wasn’t something I would have chosen originally, I am now a fan of Alan Sitomer and I’m stalking his other books for my TBR pile.
October 10, 2014
Recommendation: Highly Recommended
Ages: 13-19, grades 8-12
Characterization: Great
Literary Merit: High
CAGED WARRIOR takes the reader to places they had no idea they could even go between the pages of a book. The poorest parts of Detroit, on of the poorest and most dangerous cities in the U.S., is where McCutcheon "M.D." Daniels calls home. He's only 16, but M.D. is the breadwinner for his family. He drops off and picks up his little sister from school every single day. He makes dinner, gets little Gemma new winter clothes, and cleans the house. Not only is M.D. basically his little sister's dad, he is an underground cage fighter. That's right, this 16 year-old has been trained from birth to be the best Mixed Martial Arts fighter in the city.
M.D.'s father is the driving force behind this lifestyle. He's an awful human being, and an even worse father. M.D. and Gemma's mother left them years ago, and they're stuck with this horrible dad to keep a roof over their heads. When M.D. gets the opportunity to attend a prestigious charter school he thinks there is no way that will happen - not only is he not interested, he can't take Gemma with him, and his father is already pressuring him to drop out of school next year.
M.D. has to deal with some incredibly difficult issues. Raising his little sister, getting good grades, training every morning and afternoon, surviving cage fights every Saturday - this kid is lucky to be alive. His struggles are real, they are life-and-death, and they are thrilling.
If you are looking for a really intense book about really intense issues, if you want something to keep a reluctant reader's attention, or if you want to get a book in the hands of boys dealt a rough hand in life, then pick this one up. It was a fast read because I simply couldn't put it down.
Ages: 13-19, grades 8-12
Characterization: Great
Literary Merit: High
CAGED WARRIOR takes the reader to places they had no idea they could even go between the pages of a book. The poorest parts of Detroit, on of the poorest and most dangerous cities in the U.S., is where McCutcheon "M.D." Daniels calls home. He's only 16, but M.D. is the breadwinner for his family. He drops off and picks up his little sister from school every single day. He makes dinner, gets little Gemma new winter clothes, and cleans the house. Not only is M.D. basically his little sister's dad, he is an underground cage fighter. That's right, this 16 year-old has been trained from birth to be the best Mixed Martial Arts fighter in the city.
M.D.'s father is the driving force behind this lifestyle. He's an awful human being, and an even worse father. M.D. and Gemma's mother left them years ago, and they're stuck with this horrible dad to keep a roof over their heads. When M.D. gets the opportunity to attend a prestigious charter school he thinks there is no way that will happen - not only is he not interested, he can't take Gemma with him, and his father is already pressuring him to drop out of school next year.
M.D. has to deal with some incredibly difficult issues. Raising his little sister, getting good grades, training every morning and afternoon, surviving cage fights every Saturday - this kid is lucky to be alive. His struggles are real, they are life-and-death, and they are thrilling.
If you are looking for a really intense book about really intense issues, if you want something to keep a reluctant reader's attention, or if you want to get a book in the hands of boys dealt a rough hand in life, then pick this one up. It was a fast read because I simply couldn't put it down.
January 4, 2017
So, when you give a book 4 stars, Goodreads says that means "I really liked it." I struggle to say that I "liked" this book. It's like saying you "liked" "Night" or "All the Bright Places." It just feels wrong. This book is about violence, child exploitation, violence, poverty, hopelessness, violence, degenerate fathers, and more violence. It's hard to say you "like" that kind of stuff. But, beyond all of the violence (in case you've missed it, this book is VERY violent), this is a book about hope, perseverance, and optimism against all odds. And while it is bloody and gory (felt the need to use a word other than "violent." Well... darn. Blew that!), it is unique. I have to give it props for being about something other than a girl and a guy in a dystopian future fighting against an unjust government - which is what so many current YA books seem to be about.
Now, it is currently up for the Illinois Abraham Lincoln Award. Do I feel like this is an award-worthy book? No. The characters are not particularly complex or compelling. The writing is not particularly special. It doesn't have any features that make it stand out as a great example of _(fill-in-the-blank)_. I don't see this book standing the test of time, being read and taught 20 years in the future, or even 10. It's a good, unique book. That's about as far as it goes.
Now, it is currently up for the Illinois Abraham Lincoln Award. Do I feel like this is an award-worthy book? No. The characters are not particularly complex or compelling. The writing is not particularly special. It doesn't have any features that make it stand out as a great example of _(fill-in-the-blank)_. I don't see this book standing the test of time, being read and taught 20 years in the future, or even 10. It's a good, unique book. That's about as far as it goes.
May 31, 2014
McCutcheon “M.D.” Daniels’ life is characterized by grit, blood, determination, and endurance. He lives in inner city Detroit with his volatile father who trains him to be an underground Mixed Martial Arts fighter. He fights for prize money to pay his father's debts to the Priests, a local gang, After his mother left the family two years prior under questionable circumstances, his only source of happiness is his five-year-old sister Gemma, who he protects and provides for. When a teacher takes a special interest in McCutcheon and he is offered a place at an elite charter school, he is conflicted between his desire to leave the brutal world of cage fighting behind and incurring the wrath of his father and the gangsters running the fighting circuit.
His optimistic hope for a better life is contrasted sharply with the reality of his downtrodden, poverty-struck life with his alcoholic, abusive father. His father is an incredibly cruel and sadistic character who uses his young daughter to bend his son to his will. McCutcheon is a likeable character with inner strength, and his narration gives readers a feeling for his fear and pain. The novel explores his difficult decision to make a change that requires stepping into the unknown.
The pacing is brisk, a blend of sports drama and heartfelt emotional moments. There are multiple detailed fight sequences, but they are not gratuitous. This is an intense novel that should appeal to reluctant teen readers.
His optimistic hope for a better life is contrasted sharply with the reality of his downtrodden, poverty-struck life with his alcoholic, abusive father. His father is an incredibly cruel and sadistic character who uses his young daughter to bend his son to his will. McCutcheon is a likeable character with inner strength, and his narration gives readers a feeling for his fear and pain. The novel explores his difficult decision to make a change that requires stepping into the unknown.
The pacing is brisk, a blend of sports drama and heartfelt emotional moments. There are multiple detailed fight sequences, but they are not gratuitous. This is an intense novel that should appeal to reluctant teen readers.
July 19, 2016
I gotta say, I was pleasantly surprised with this book. The beginning was a little hard to get into. Especially since the protag was a teenager and imagining him to be this fierce MMA fighter, just didn't sit well with me. It's more of a personal thing than anything else.
However, after the first 6% of the book, I was drawn into the life of M.D, aka bam bam, aka McCutcheon Daniels. I especially loved how he stayed down to earth, had respect for others, was a promising big brother to his sister Gemma. He was a very ground to earth character, which we don't see much of these days, EVEN with a horrible father for a parent.
When he gets an opportunity of a life time, he meets a girl he isn't necessarily drawn to, but seems to find her interesting... Kaitlyn...
Truthfully, Alan does a steller job of portraying his characters--all of them, even the secondary ones. I felt for M.D. and his sister for having to living in such crappy situations. However, what caught me OFF-GUARD was the ending. This most certainly isn't a HEA, however, based on the tone of the book, I should have expected how it ended.
Overall, I docked a star for this book because of my personal inability to get into the book at the beginning. However, the concept of MMA fighter -- and teenager at that-- was also what DREW me to read this book.
Overall, I LOVED this story and the uniqueness it provides!
However, after the first 6% of the book, I was drawn into the life of M.D, aka bam bam, aka McCutcheon Daniels. I especially loved how he stayed down to earth, had respect for others, was a promising big brother to his sister Gemma. He was a very ground to earth character, which we don't see much of these days, EVEN with a horrible father for a parent.
When he gets an opportunity of a life time, he meets a girl he isn't necessarily drawn to, but seems to find her interesting... Kaitlyn...
Truthfully, Alan does a steller job of portraying his characters--all of them, even the secondary ones. I felt for M.D. and his sister for having to living in such crappy situations. However, what caught me OFF-GUARD was the ending. This most certainly isn't a HEA, however, based on the tone of the book, I should have expected how it ended.
Overall, I docked a star for this book because of my personal inability to get into the book at the beginning. However, the concept of MMA fighter -- and teenager at that-- was also what DREW me to read this book.
Overall, I LOVED this story and the uniqueness it provides!
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November 9, 2015Caged Warrior by Alan Lawrence Sitomer was about a 12 year old boy with an abusive father who was also a drunk . McCutcheon Daniel was forced into the world of MMA fighting by his father, who wanted to profit from his winnings. I thought the book was a thrilling page turner that was hard to put down. McCutcheon was a likable character and I found my self caring for his harsh situation.
This example of McCutcheon's fight in the ring demonstrates how difficult his life is:"My dad screamed between rounds of my next fight. 'Find his vulnerability and exploit it.' 'Dad,' I said sucking hard to regain my breath after the third round. 'This dude's got a beard.' 'Life gives you cards, you play 'em. No excuses, son. Leverage, leverage, leverage.'"(Sitomer 45).
Our experiences shape our perspective in distinct ways. For McCutcheon fighting has shaped the way he sees the world. In the book it explains how he doesn't have the mentality like a child, but has the maturity of an adult do to the way his father treats him and his life as a fighter. He also doesn't see the point of going to school because he is already the bread winner for his family.
I recommend this book to people who like sports and stories about difficult journeys. Well not universally true, I think this book appeals more to guys than girls.
This example of McCutcheon's fight in the ring demonstrates how difficult his life is:"My dad screamed between rounds of my next fight. 'Find his vulnerability and exploit it.' 'Dad,' I said sucking hard to regain my breath after the third round. 'This dude's got a beard.' 'Life gives you cards, you play 'em. No excuses, son. Leverage, leverage, leverage.'"(Sitomer 45).
Our experiences shape our perspective in distinct ways. For McCutcheon fighting has shaped the way he sees the world. In the book it explains how he doesn't have the mentality like a child, but has the maturity of an adult do to the way his father treats him and his life as a fighter. He also doesn't see the point of going to school because he is already the bread winner for his family.
I recommend this book to people who like sports and stories about difficult journeys. Well not universally true, I think this book appeals more to guys than girls.
July 27, 2015
This book was so engrossing! I hated to put it down and couldn't wait to pick it back up. There was a lot of action, and the interactions between the main character and his sister were great. The only thing I am unsure of is the ending. This had better be a series or that ending was terrible. What a cliffhanger!
McCutcheon "MD" Daniels has been trained to be a fighter since he was in diapers. He is an underground cage fighter in Detroit. His dad is his manager and his coach. His dad is also an addict and a violent person. MD's home life is not good. Despite all the money he makes fighting, the family is just scraping by due to MD's dad taking everything and blowing it on drugs and hookers. The one bright spot in MD's life is his kid sister Gemma. He tries to do right by her; he makes her do homework and makes sure she has clothes and enough food. Unfortunately, Gemma can be used as leverage for MD's dad to get MD to do what he wants, especially when MD doesn't want to fight anymore. He just wants a better life and when he finally gets that chance, his dad stands in his way. MD feels hopeless, but that feeling just might allow him to ask for help.
McCutcheon "MD" Daniels has been trained to be a fighter since he was in diapers. He is an underground cage fighter in Detroit. His dad is his manager and his coach. His dad is also an addict and a violent person. MD's home life is not good. Despite all the money he makes fighting, the family is just scraping by due to MD's dad taking everything and blowing it on drugs and hookers. The one bright spot in MD's life is his kid sister Gemma. He tries to do right by her; he makes her do homework and makes sure she has clothes and enough food. Unfortunately, Gemma can be used as leverage for MD's dad to get MD to do what he wants, especially when MD doesn't want to fight anymore. He just wants a better life and when he finally gets that chance, his dad stands in his way. MD feels hopeless, but that feeling just might allow him to ask for help.
November 5, 2021
I actually enjoyed this book a lot, it started off with action and it carried through the whole book pretty much, and it takes a good hook or good action to get me into the book and stay with it. There was a lot of fighting that got me into it.
May 9, 2014
This review is for a NETGALLEY ARC ebook copy.
I wish I could give half stars because this is probably more like 3.5 stars for me. I have read most all of Mr. Alan's books and was really excited to get this. I got into MD's story quickly. I liked that it was different in that it focused on a kid that was pushed into underground MMA fighting by his dad. It feels like extensive research was done on the subject and I appreciated the glimpse into the world. I also liked the relationship between MD and his little sister.
The story took awhile to setup, but I knew the main conflict was between MD and his father. Then there was the issue of the teacher and the school change. I just felt that some things came together in a too convenient way. And then the end left many loose ends. I don't know-maybe so there could be another book?
I do think my students would enjoy reading this-especially boy reluctant readers.
I wish I could give half stars because this is probably more like 3.5 stars for me. I have read most all of Mr. Alan's books and was really excited to get this. I got into MD's story quickly. I liked that it was different in that it focused on a kid that was pushed into underground MMA fighting by his dad. It feels like extensive research was done on the subject and I appreciated the glimpse into the world. I also liked the relationship between MD and his little sister.
The story took awhile to setup, but I knew the main conflict was between MD and his father. Then there was the issue of the teacher and the school change. I just felt that some things came together in a too convenient way. And then the end left many loose ends. I don't know-maybe so there could be another book?
I do think my students would enjoy reading this-especially boy reluctant readers.
February 7, 2017
"Caged Warrior" is a gritty look at the underbelly of illegal cage fighting that pies the question: How far will a man go in exploiting his own son for money?
McCutchen fights for one reason : to protect and care for his five-year-old sister Gemma. It's his job since his mother abandoned the family and since his father, a has-been boxer, cares only about McCutcheon's cage-fighting career.
On the surface, the book is about cage fighting, but the deeper themes explore the discrepancies in America's schools where opportunities exist for the haves and are denied the gave-nots.
The book needed to end 13 pages earlier.
The final chapter felt rushed and almost an afterthought, as though a happy ending would be too predictable or too satisfying.
Still, Alan knows how to write books for boys, and the raw images and language of "Caged Warrior" will appeal to street-smart teens who know how tough and complicated life can be.
McCutchen fights for one reason : to protect and care for his five-year-old sister Gemma. It's his job since his mother abandoned the family and since his father, a has-been boxer, cares only about McCutcheon's cage-fighting career.
On the surface, the book is about cage fighting, but the deeper themes explore the discrepancies in America's schools where opportunities exist for the haves and are denied the gave-nots.
The book needed to end 13 pages earlier.
The final chapter felt rushed and almost an afterthought, as though a happy ending would be too predictable or too satisfying.
Still, Alan knows how to write books for boys, and the raw images and language of "Caged Warrior" will appeal to street-smart teens who know how tough and complicated life can be.
July 9, 2014
McCutcheon Daniel's life is rough...he's a junior MMA fighter, which is illegal, so he can't really talk about it; but he trains hard so he can be a champion...and also so he can make money to take care of his little sister. His dad gets most of the money, which he gambles or drinks away; and it's definitely not fun. Then a teacher starts pushing him to try for the lottery to a better school.....but can a better school really help him or is he stuck? This is not a happier ever after story, but it's real and it's hard and it's really good. I hated the ending; but not because it was bad, but because it made sense but I wanted somehow for M.D. to get a fairy tale ending from his very rough life story.....then again, a fairy tell happily ever after probably would have ruined the whole story...so, read this if you're looking for real-ness......street level grime & grit......and characters that speak to you.
April 7, 2014
McCutcheon Daniels' life is full of bone-cracking violence. As a star fighter in the gritty underground Mixed Martial Arts circuit in the poorest section of Detroit, McCutcheon fights under the tutelage of his volatile and violent father, not so much for himself but to survive as protector of his beloved five-year old sister, Gemma. We get to know McCutcheon as he battles opponents who are literally trying to kill him. Mr. Freedman, his science teacher, spots his intellectual potential, befriends him, and encourages him to enter the lottery for a scholarship to an elite charter school so he can obtain a first-class education. He is at first dead-set against the idea, and of course his tyrannical father forbids it. But the school's headmaster, Kaitlyn, a student assigned to be his guide, and Mr. Freedman continue to encourage him to consider it.
May 6, 2014
As the son of a former boxer MD has been in training his entire life. MD is going to be the world famous super star his father never was by winning it all in the professional cage fighting ring. MD goes along with the plan even letting training take a back seat to his school, friends and dreams -- until winning a spot at a prestigious charter school begins to make him reexamine his choices. MD begins to realize that fighting might not be the only way up and out of his life for him and his little sister, that his brains might be a ticket out as well. Sitomer has knocked it out of the park with another novel straight from the streets, one that will be snatched up by many readers. This reader just wished the ending didn't feel like the ending of a totally different novel.
July 27, 2016
This was definitely not a book I normally would've read, but decided to read it because it fit a challenge. I have to say I'm glad I had that challenge, because it was interesting reading about this subject. McCutcheon's life is definitely not an easy one. I loved his love and care for his little sister, especially when their father treated them both so poorly. The fight scenes were well-written, not that I'm familiar with any of the terms or techniques but I was able to mostly understand what was happening. This isn't a book I'd recommend to younger readers, because of swearing and other suggestive scenes, but for older readers and adults looking for a book in this genre I'd say give it a read.
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
March 6, 2015
Okay, so I did not think this book was going to be my thing. I'll admit, some of the fighting made me a bit squeamish -- especially the detailed descriptions of bones cracking and tendons snapping. *shudder* But man, oh man, was this a great book. Right from the start, I was in love with McCutcheon. He has so much heart, and he never gives up, even though it seems that outside the cage, all the odds are against him. The message of this book is one I want all of my students who think they're destined to go nowhere - to repeat family mistakes - to hear: Just keep fighting. Be tough. 'Cause that's the way we get out.
November 17, 2016
did not expect it to be like that.
I thought he would have some anger issues , which was the reason I got the book.
It was a decent read . I did not know there was another book . A bit disappointed.
December 16, 2014
Best book ever.
March 6, 2014
It was a really good book and I am looking forward to watching the movie.
April 8, 2014
I find this book extremely inspiring. I would recommend this book any day.
February 7, 2020
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Mrs. Bilinski
English 9B
January 28, 2020
Caged Warrior Goodreads Review
Caged Warrior could be the most interesting and surprising book I have ever read. Alan Lawrence Sitomer did a significant job writing this book. I was on the edge of my seat for most of the book, a true thriller! Caged Warrior is a book hard to forget, and even harder to put down. Sitomer redefined the genre of adventure books by making this book close to unpredictable with the unexpected plot twists that occur. Caged Warrior by Alan Lawrence Sitomer is an adventure book that is thrilling, unpredictable, and incredibly fascinating!
McCutcheon Daniels is the main character of Caged Warrior. McCutcheon is a heart devoted fighter to the sport of cage fighting. McCutcheon is straight A student for only half of his classes, because he skips the other half to train at Loco’z Mixed Martial Arts Center. There he does bone crushing training to prepare himself for Friday nights where he fights at cage matches for people called The Priests. McCutcheon father is a retired cage fighter who pushes McCutcheon to be an even fighter than he was, always referring to “killer instinct”. McCutcheon father pushes him so much because it is the main source of income for their family. McCutcheon and his father make good money for themselves, but with McCutcheon’ father being an alcoholic and drug addict most of the income goes towards that.
McCutcheon’ priorities are fighting before school, but his main concern is his little sister, Gemma. Gemma is seven years old with a close relationship with McCutcheon. McCutcheon tell Gemma everyday as she is dropped of from school that education is the way out of the rough neighborhood and bad home they have now. This is ironic because McCutcheon skips half of his classes to prioritize cage fighting. Gemma is very understanding and developed for a seven-year-old as one day McCutcheon’s father take their spare money to buy drugs and alcohol, resulting in Gemma and McCutcheon not being able to buy the pizza McCutcheon promised.
McCutcheon
McCutcheon’s science teacher, Mr. Freedman, plays an important role in McCutcheon’s life. He urges McCutcheon to focus more on school, even trying to get him to go to a better school nearby so he can focus better. McCutcheon tries to ignore Mr. Freedman, but is one day stopped from going to train at Loco’z by the principle and some other teachers who drive him to the other school so he can check it out. McCutcheon is still determined to cage fighting until Mr. Freedman shares about his past with The Priests, revealing that they are responsible for the death of his daughter. Learning more about The Priests, McCutcheon leans more towards quitting cage fighting and focusing on school.
Caged Warrior is a tremendous book with lots of great plot twists and surprises. Caged Warrior kept me on the edge of my seat for the majority of the book, and I highly encourage others to read it. This book has a sequel called Noble Warrior which I also recommend. Caged Warrior by Alan Lawrence Sitomer is an adventure book that is thrilling, unpredictable, and incredibly fascinating!
Mrs. Bilinski
English 9B
January 28, 2020
Caged Warrior Goodreads Review
Caged Warrior could be the most interesting and surprising book I have ever read. Alan Lawrence Sitomer did a significant job writing this book. I was on the edge of my seat for most of the book, a true thriller! Caged Warrior is a book hard to forget, and even harder to put down. Sitomer redefined the genre of adventure books by making this book close to unpredictable with the unexpected plot twists that occur. Caged Warrior by Alan Lawrence Sitomer is an adventure book that is thrilling, unpredictable, and incredibly fascinating!
McCutcheon Daniels is the main character of Caged Warrior. McCutcheon is a heart devoted fighter to the sport of cage fighting. McCutcheon is straight A student for only half of his classes, because he skips the other half to train at Loco’z Mixed Martial Arts Center. There he does bone crushing training to prepare himself for Friday nights where he fights at cage matches for people called The Priests. McCutcheon father is a retired cage fighter who pushes McCutcheon to be an even fighter than he was, always referring to “killer instinct”. McCutcheon father pushes him so much because it is the main source of income for their family. McCutcheon and his father make good money for themselves, but with McCutcheon’ father being an alcoholic and drug addict most of the income goes towards that.
McCutcheon’ priorities are fighting before school, but his main concern is his little sister, Gemma. Gemma is seven years old with a close relationship with McCutcheon. McCutcheon tell Gemma everyday as she is dropped of from school that education is the way out of the rough neighborhood and bad home they have now. This is ironic because McCutcheon skips half of his classes to prioritize cage fighting. Gemma is very understanding and developed for a seven-year-old as one day McCutcheon’s father take their spare money to buy drugs and alcohol, resulting in Gemma and McCutcheon not being able to buy the pizza McCutcheon promised.
McCutcheon
McCutcheon’s science teacher, Mr. Freedman, plays an important role in McCutcheon’s life. He urges McCutcheon to focus more on school, even trying to get him to go to a better school nearby so he can focus better. McCutcheon tries to ignore Mr. Freedman, but is one day stopped from going to train at Loco’z by the principle and some other teachers who drive him to the other school so he can check it out. McCutcheon is still determined to cage fighting until Mr. Freedman shares about his past with The Priests, revealing that they are responsible for the death of his daughter. Learning more about The Priests, McCutcheon leans more towards quitting cage fighting and focusing on school.
Caged Warrior is a tremendous book with lots of great plot twists and surprises. Caged Warrior kept me on the edge of my seat for the majority of the book, and I highly encourage others to read it. This book has a sequel called Noble Warrior which I also recommend. Caged Warrior by Alan Lawrence Sitomer is an adventure book that is thrilling, unpredictable, and incredibly fascinating!
September 17, 2018
After finishing the book "Caged Warrior", the unpredictable story plot and dramatic ending makes me feel exciting and thrilling throughout the book, especially every fight that McCutcheon Daniel fights. MD (abbreviate from McCutcheon Daniel) is a underground fighter who fight to earn money for his father and to raise himself and his kindergarten sister called Gemma who appears to be a reason for MD to fight in a dangerous and life-risking place to earn money. MD's father is a alcoholic who works with a local mafia-like called the Priests, also doesn't care about his children. By working with the Priests, MD's father get the chance to earn money by assign MD to fight. Every opponent that MD fought usually have bigger size and stronger arms, but MD always figure out a way to defeat his opponent by fighting smarter; this is why the audience call MD as "Bam-Bam".
Throughout the book, Alan Sitomer, the author of Caged Warrior, build two major themes to teach the reader. First theme is "Never Quit"; Sitomer mainly uses the characteristic of MD to build his theme. In the book, MD demonstrate a willingness and a spirit of never quit, no matter his willingness of winning during fights or his spirit of surviving in a bad quality of life. The second theme is " Never judge someone by their appearance. In order to influence the text idea of never judge. The author also uses a character to support him. The character is Mr. Freedman who is the science teacher of MD. Before knowing the true identity of Mr. Freedman, MD thinks Mr. Freedman's over-caring is bothering MD. But after a meal with Mr. Freedman, when Mr. Freedman explains his true identity and his reason of caring MD, MD starts to know Mr. Freedman better; Also, explains the importance of not judging someone by their appearance.
In the book, I learn different lesson from MD's characteristic and his environment of living. First lesson I learned is his spirit of never give up. His spirit motivates me to work harder in school and improving from mistakes. Another lesson I learned is to have a goal to achieve. In the book, MD lives in a poor family and studying in a poor quality school, but he still works his best on achieve his goal to be a good student and good fighter. One more lesson I learned from the book is fight for what you love. Throughout every fight that MD fights, his beloved sister always being his motivation to fight and to win. His relationship with his sister touched me which also teaches me how important is family and people who cares about me.
Throughout the book, Alan Sitomer, the author of Caged Warrior, build two major themes to teach the reader. First theme is "Never Quit"; Sitomer mainly uses the characteristic of MD to build his theme. In the book, MD demonstrate a willingness and a spirit of never quit, no matter his willingness of winning during fights or his spirit of surviving in a bad quality of life. The second theme is " Never judge someone by their appearance. In order to influence the text idea of never judge. The author also uses a character to support him. The character is Mr. Freedman who is the science teacher of MD. Before knowing the true identity of Mr. Freedman, MD thinks Mr. Freedman's over-caring is bothering MD. But after a meal with Mr. Freedman, when Mr. Freedman explains his true identity and his reason of caring MD, MD starts to know Mr. Freedman better; Also, explains the importance of not judging someone by their appearance.
In the book, I learn different lesson from MD's characteristic and his environment of living. First lesson I learned is his spirit of never give up. His spirit motivates me to work harder in school and improving from mistakes. Another lesson I learned is to have a goal to achieve. In the book, MD lives in a poor family and studying in a poor quality school, but he still works his best on achieve his goal to be a good student and good fighter. One more lesson I learned from the book is fight for what you love. Throughout every fight that MD fights, his beloved sister always being his motivation to fight and to win. His relationship with his sister touched me which also teaches me how important is family and people who cares about me.
May 10, 2019
In the story Caged Warrior by Alan Lawrence, McCutcheon Daniels, his little sister Gemma, and his father live in the slums of Detroit. In order to support his family McCutcheon Daniels gets into mixed martial art street fighting. After their mother left them, McCutcheon and Gemma were forced to provide for themselves. Their father was never home and even went as far as stealing from his children. McCutcheon was also forced to work work a day job, which meant skipping half the school day. On top of his job, he worked out every night at the gym to stay in peak condition for his fights. When he would leave every day halfway through the school day, one of his teachers started to ask him questions. He wanted to know where he went. When McCutcheon simply decided to ignore him, his teacher got curious. He decided to follow him and found out about his job and his little sister Gemma. His teacher was very sympathetic for McCutcheon and decided to take the children out for dinner. At this part of the story, one passage that stood out to me was when McCutcheon said, “With budget resources so limited in Detroit, tenth grade really was the last year the system could afford to even try to keep a kid like me in class.” This quote really emphasised how hard of a life people living in the slums of Detroit had. It was normal for people to dropout of school and not get an education. This relates to how McCutcheon was forced to cage fight to earn money for his family. In order for him to provide for his little sister, he continuously put his life on the line by cage fighting. When an opportunity to earn a lot of money fighting showed itself, McCutcheon automatically was pressured to take it by his father. When he was hesitant to take the fight, his father kidnapped Gemma. He told him that if he didn’t take the fight and win, he would never see his sister again. His father made bets with the local gang called the “Priests” on the fight. With McCutcheon out of options, he decided to go to his teacher. It turned out that his teacher had also been involved in a kidnapping with the gang and was working with the FBI. His teacher ended up helping him get his sister back, but it came at a price. The Priests wanted McCutcheon’s father and the family would have to start a new life and leave the city.
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