An intimate look at Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian born New Zealand based MMA champion, which goes beyond the ring and delves deep into an unlikely fighter's journey. Exploring themes of masculinity, bullying and even the healing power of dance, this documentary is a poignant examination of the complex, exciting and sometimes controversial person known as 'The Last Stylebender.'
Direction
McIntosh lets Adesanya's vulnerability shine without exploitation.
Editing
Seamless weaving of fight footage and childhood dance clips.
Production
Raw access that most sports docs only dream of getting.
Director
Zoe McIntosh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Adesanya's nickname 'The Last Stylebender' directly references his love of anime, particularly Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Director Zoe McIntosh spent three years embedded with Adesanya, capturing his UFC rise from regional circuits to championship belts.
NZ
