Jake, full of anger after his father's death, is just starting to find a place for himself at his new Orlando high school - until Ryan, head of an underground MMA fight club, picks Jake out as a prime opponent. After being trounced by Ryan in front of the entire school, Jake begins training under the firm, moral guidance of a MMA master, where he learns how to fight... and how to avoid a fight. But it becomes obvious that a rematch will be inevitable if Jake wants to stop Ryan and his bullying, once and for all.
Practical Effects
Real MMA choreography, no shaky-cam copouts.
Acting
Djimon Hounsou elevates every scene he's in.
Director
Jeff Wadlow
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This film rode the mid-2000s MMA explosion when UFC was exploding into mainstream culture and every suburban teen suddenly wanted to train Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Cam Gigandent and Sean Faris performed most of their own fight choreography; the final beach brawl was shot in one continuous take after weeks of rehearsal.
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