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Born a Champion
Years after legendary jiu-jitsu fighter Mickey
Kelly (Sean Patrick Flanery) failed to overcome
superstar Marco Blaine (Edson Barboza) in
a blood-soaked match in Dubai, an online
video reveals that Blaine cheated. The
shock revelation leads the world to clamor
for a rematch.FIVE FACTS:
- Flanery is a black belt in both karate and
Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ). - Barboza is a real-life UFC fighter, while
MMA (mixed martial arts) legend Renzo
Gracie is referenced and makes a cameo
appearance in the film. - No stunt doubles appear in any of the
movie’s fight or sparring scenes. - The Dubai desert shots were actually
filmed in the village of Merzouga in the
Moroccan portion of the Sahara Desert. - Dennis Quaid, who plays Mason in this film,
will depict the 40th President of the United
States, Ronald Reagan, in a biopic set for
theatrical release next year.
by Alex Ranarivelo
Genre: Action & Adventure
Released: 2021
Price: $9.99
19 Ratings