After a blood- soaked jujitsu match in Dubai, fighting legend Mickey Kelley falls to superstar Blaine. But years later, an online video proves that Blaine cheated, and the world demands a rematch. Can the aging underdog get back into shape in time to vanquish his foe, get revenge, and claim his prize?
Practical Effects
Real jiu-jitsu by Flanery, who actually trains and wrote this.
Acting
Dennis Quaid's gravel-voiced coach belongs in a better film.
Stunts
Ground game choreography that respects the sport's ugliness.
Director
Alex Ranarivelo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sean Patrick Flanery is a legitimate BJJ black belt under Ricardo 'Franjinha' Miller and actually competed in the UAE tournament circuit that inspired the film.
The film bizarrely parallels Flanery's own career trajectory—promising young actor, industry setbacks, late-career reinvention through martial arts authenticity.
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