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Chuck & Tito(2019)

A look at the career, friendship and rivalry of legendary MMA fighters Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz.

UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria(2024)

UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on February 17, 2024, at the Honda Center, in Anaheim, USA. A UFC Featherweight Championship bout between current champion Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria headlined the event. This bout was originally expected to headline UFC 297 one month prior but was pushed back after Volkanovski was pulled to face UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294.

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The Smashing Machine(2002)

An unflinching look at the life and story of Mark Kerr between 1999 and 2001, an intelligent, articulate, and emotionally vulnerable athlete, considered by many at the time to be the most dominant ultimate fighter in the world. A former Olympic wrestler, Kerr easily dominated all his opponents, earning him the nickname "The Smashing Machine." With the promise of big money and the euphoria of his early victories, Kerr must battle his injuries and inner fears. The shock of these fights takes a heavy toll on his body and mind, and Kerr attempts to overcome these physical and psychological traumas by turning to painkillers. Kerr's addiction is shown in its raw form, with the camera capturing him desperately soliciting drugs from friends and staff, and injecting painkillers into his veins. His shocking defeat to Fujita in Japan shows us a story that is sometimes difficult and heartbreaking to watch.

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Thug Rose: Mixed Martial Artist(2023)

The inspiring journey of professional MMA fighter and two-time world champion Rose Namajunas. The film documents her circuitous path to success and spotlights Namajunas' rare combination of ferocity, artistry, and vulnerability.

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Life of a Fighter: The Journey(2021)

The captivating story of Chad George, this documentary chronicles the climactic final bout of George's fifteen-year tenure as a celebrated mixed martial arts fighter. As we intimately explore his transformative transition into a mentor and coach for up-and-coming champions, we witness his unwavering determination and resilience in the face of adversity. The film is a testament to the unyielding human spirit and the pursuit of greatness.

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UFC on ABC 5: Emmett vs. Topuria(2023)

UFC on ABC 5: Emmett vs. Topuria was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on June 24, 2023 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. A featherweight bout between former interim UFC Featherweight Championship challenger Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria headlined this event.

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Black Samurai(2020)

In Tanzania there is a growing clandestine market for albino skin, bones and hair as ingredients in potions that promise to make people rich. As a result people with albinism live in fear of being abducted or maimed. Jerome, a young karate master, has made teaching kids with albinism to defend themselves his life's mission. Now he’s determined to take one of them to a world championship in Japan.

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Burmese Boxing: The Last Gladiators of Asia(2002)

This documentary show the forbidden world of Burmese boxing and features a look at its history, rare footage of boxing demonstrations by Burmese masters, instruction in its basic fighting techniques and counters, and the rules of modern Burmese boxing. It also includes highlights of actual Burmese boxing matches that feature the kind of hard-hitting, nonstop action that makes modern no-holds-barred competitions seem tame by comparison.

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Legends: The Five Greatest Fighters from Pride FC (Fedor Emelianenko)(2005)

Fedor's reign of dominance during his time in Pride was a sight to behold. The Pride heavyweight champion had a trademark style of swinging for the fences with total distain for his opponent without showing a hint of emotion. 'The Last Emperor' had compiled a record of 27-1(1) by the time Pride went under, and many had Fedor at the top of their pound for pound list, and for good reason. Fedor's list of Pride opponents reads like a who's who of MMA. During his four years in Pride FC Fedor faced and defeated Semmy Schilt, Heath Herring, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mark Coleman, Cro Cop, Mark Hunt and Kevin Randleman to name a few. My all time favorite Fedor moment was when he was suplexed by Randleman on to his head and still won the match by submission.

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Bellator 264: Mousasi vs. Salter(2021)

Gegard Mousasi vs. John Salter (Middleweight) Andrey Koreshkov vs. Sabah Homasi (Welterweight) Magomed Magomedov vs. Raufeon Stots (Bantamweight) Davion Franklin vs. Everett Cummings (Heavyweight) Ty Gwerder vs. Khadzhimurat Bestaev (Middleweight)

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UFC Fight Night 189: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai(2021)

UFC Fight Night 189: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on June 5, 2021 UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A heavyweight bout between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Augusto Sakai served as the event's headliner.

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WWE Royal Rumble 2023(2023)

Thirty men and 30 women compete in two huge Royal Rumble Matches as The Road to WrestleMania officially begins at the Alamodome. Bray Wyatt returns to take on LA Knight in a Mountain Dew Pitch Black Match.

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Bellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2(2021)

Bellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2 is a mixed martial arts event produced by the Bellator MMA that took place on May 21, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

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UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2(2021)

UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on June 12, 2021, at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona, United States. A UFC Middleweight Championship bout between then champion Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori headlined the event. The pair previously met at UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje, where Adesanya won via split decision.

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UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3(2021)

UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 10, 2021 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A lightweight trilogy between former interim UFC Lightweight Champion Dustin Poirier and former UFC Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor headlined the event.

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Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol II(2025)

The highly anticipated rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol is set to headline an action-packed night of boxing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 22, 2025. The bout, a clash for the undisputed light heavyweight title, follows their razor-close first encounter in October, where Beterbiev edged out Bivol via split decision to claim all four belts. With their rivalry heating up and the stakes higher than ever, this showdown promises fireworks as both fighters aim to leave no doubt about who reigns supreme at 175 pounds.

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UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira(2022)

UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on November 12, 2022, at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, United States. A UFC Middleweight Championship bout between current champion Israel Adesanya and former Glory Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira headlined the event. The pairing previously met twice in kickboxing matchups. The first in April 2016 which Pereira won by unanimous decision. Their second meeting took place at Glory of Heroes 7 in March 2017, which Pereira won by third-round knockout.

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RIZIN LANDMARK 7 in AZERBAIJAN(2023)

RIZIN LANDMARK 7 in Azerbaijan was a mixed martial arts event that took place on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the National Gymnastic Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson(2022)

UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on September 10, 2022, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A welterweight bout between Khamzat Chimaev and former lightweight title challenger (also The Ultimate Fighter 5 lightweight winner) Nate Diaz was originally expected to headline the event. However at the weigh-ins, Chimaev weighed in at 178.5 pounds, 7.5 pounds over the welterweight non-title limit and the bout was cancelled. As a result, the organization opted to shuffle a trio of fights: a new main event featuring Diaz against former interim UFC Lightweight Champion (also The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos welterweight winner) Tony Ferguson, who was originally scheduled to face Li Jingliang in a welterweight bout, was then set.

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Bellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2(2021)

Nemkov vs. Davis

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