Mixed martial arts, for which individual sporting events are held, are mistakenly called fights without rules. Today in the world of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) is one of the fastest growing sports. Books are written about “fights without rules”, films and documentaries are shot. We will try to understand this diversity and present the best films about fights without rules. Let's make it a list by placing the films in our review in chronological order.
1
Bloody sport. USA. 1988
In the USSR in the late 80s, this film was played in all cinemas and video salons. This was the first acquaintance of the Soviet audience with Jean-Claude van Damme.
An American officer who is fluent in several types of martial arts takes part in the kumite championship. But, as it turns out, not everything is fair in these bloody competitions.
The film was ridiculed by film critics, but Stephen Jane Schneider included it in his book with the intriguing title "101 Action, which is worth watching before you die."
2
Street Fighter. 1994
Fans of sports and acting talent Jean-Claude van Damme will appreciate the movie where he played William Gail.
In the story, General Bison seeks to create a new society, proclaiming himself the new ruler of the world. But a hero appears who, with a small team of friends, is trying to thwart the dictator's plans.
"Street Fighter" collected a good box office in the year of hire, but was ambiguously evaluated by film critics.
3
Fight club. 1999
The film, released in the late 90s, became the most talked about among viewers and film critics. They shot it according to the book of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk, published in 1996.
It caused a great public outcry, and many experts included it in the category of “best motivating films about confronting the negative phenomena of post-industrial society.”
In 2009, “Fight Club” was called a cult film that determined the state of society at the turn of the millennium. The film is worth a look to enjoy the magnificent game of Edward Norton and Brad Pitt, and also try to unravel the deep meaning laid down by the creators.
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4
Undeniable. USA-Germany. 2002
The working title of the film "No discussion", Russian viewers saw in 2003, and Walter Hill shot it.
The plot is based on the fate of professional boxer George Chambers. He was charged with rape, stripped of his league title, and sent to serve his sentence in Sweetwater Prison. A boxing championship among prisoners is held there annually in the cage, where Monroe Hutchins wins for 10 years in a row.
Chambers diligently begins to train to prove to everyone and himself that he is the only invincible champion.
5
Gangs of New York. 2002
There is no sport, but there are massive street fights. Because of what, the film got into our selection. Real fights, where there are no rules, but there is a struggle for a place in the sun and your own life.
The drama takes the viewer in 1846 to the streets of New York, where there is a confrontation between gangs consisting of those who were born in the United States and gangs of immigrants.
The main roles were played by Leonardo di Caprio, Lucy Davenport and Stephen Graham, and the drama itself was nominated for an Oscar in 10 nominations, but everyone passed by. Fights are shot so realistically that it seems that they are fighting for real.
6
Baby in a million. 2004
The film is worthy of attention, let the fights here take place strictly according to the rules. Clint Eastwood shot a great drama about the fate of a waitress, aspiring to become a boxing champion.
Unsportsmanlike behavior of a rival breaks the sports career and life of the main character, but determination and strength of will help to cope with difficulties.
Viewers and experts praised Eastwood's directorial work, and actress Hilary Swank opened up new facets of her acting skills. The film is really wonderful and worthy of this “martial” list on most-beauty.ru films about martial arts.
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7
Never give up. 2008
The youth drama about underground fighting caused a wide response in society, and received good ratings from film critics. Boxing and fights without rules are widely represented in the second part of the action movie.
The action takes place in the city of Orlando, where the family of the protagonist Jack Tyler moves. He always finds himself in the center of scandalous stories, participates in fights.
After the proposal of a classmate, Jack begins to participate in mixed martial arts competitions. He believes in fair competition, but in any sport there are undercurrents.
8
Blood and bone. 2009
The main role in the film was played by a martial artist, UFC fighter, actor and director Michael Jay White. Coming out of prison, the protagonist nicknamed "Bone" is involved in street battles in the lanes of Los Angeles.
All this in order to avenge a friend who was killed in prison by order of the local mafia boss. Thanks to talent and skill, Isai Bon becomes the champion of street battles, but the main battle is still ahead.
In the decisive battle, "Bone" must prove its truth, and punish the criminals.
9
Fighters. 2011
The drama is about two brothers who all their lives strive to be like their father - in the past an unsurpassed master of mixed martial arts.
The brothers enter the fight club to prove in the arena that they are worthy of the memory of their father. The older one is training hard, but the younger brother is doing his best, visiting cereal establishments. He skips training and spends time in the company of beautiful girls.
As always, a love line is woven into the drama. The younger seduces his brother's wife, and they must find out the relationship in the ring. An exciting ending awaits the audience in the finale.
10
Arena. 2011
The list of films about MMA is continued by the action-packed and exciting action film directed by John Lupa.
The main roles were superbly performed by Samuel L. Jackson and Kellan Lutz. New Orleans hosts modern gladiatorial fights that broadcast over the Internet.
Heroes are drawn into the world of bloody fights and dirty money. Heroes are astonished that deadly battles are held only for the entertainment of a wealthy public. They challenge injustice, but whether they can survive, you will find out by watching the film.
11
Warrior. 2011
Gavin O’Connor wrote a script about mixed martial arts, and then he shot the movie “Warrior” as a director. The action movie was even nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
The creators managed to perfectly combine the genre of an exciting action movie, sports and elements of drama in the picture. The actors gave their best, which was appreciated by the audience and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts.
Two brothers, in a difficult financial situation, decide to earn money by participating in battles. Their father, a former illustrious boxer, undertakes to train them. But no one expected that fate and lots will bring them together in the ring.
12
Courier of special importance. Russia. 2013
We will dilute the American product with a film of domestic production directed by Oleg Fomin.
The adventure detective is filled with scenes in which the main characters use techniques of judo, hand-to-hand combat and other types of martial arts. Actions take place during the First World War, and the beginning begins with the loss of important documents from the headquarters of the Russian army.
From beginning to end, the mini-series is in suspense, as elements of a spy novel are woven into the picture.
13
The third fight. 2015
Russian fisticuffs have been known since the time of Ancient Russia, and in modern realities films about mixed martial arts are increasingly appearing on the screens.
The film directed by Vadim Arapov tells the story of the confrontation between two fighting clubs. They organize competitions. To attract more youth to sports, and to get out of the influence of the street.
Fighters of one of the clubs, one after another, refuse to fight, and there is only one hope for graduate student Pasha "Professor", who should defend the honor of the club.
14
Fights without rules. UK-China-USA-Cambodia-France. 2017
The original name of the film, directed by Jean-Stefan Sauver, is “Prayer of Dawn”.
A young man named Billy Moore was sentenced to prison. He is serving his term in the most severe prison in Thailand, in which fights are held without rules. They accept the most dangerous criminals.
To stay alive, Billy is forced to take part in deadly battles. The role of prisoners in an action movie about the zone was invited to people who served real terms in prisons in Thailand.
15
Kingdom. 2014-2017
The American drama series began broadcasting on US TV in October 2014. In total, 3 seasons were created, which millions of viewers enjoyed watching.
The plot is based on the story of Alvi Kulin, who owns a gym with his girlfriend Lisa. The hall hosts mixed fights, but, as always, all this is fraught with many problems.
Viewers praised the series, as the ratings indicate during the rental. To participate in the television series were invited real athletes who played in the ring themselves.
Summary
Films about fights and fights without rules are more watched by the male half of humanity, but they cause interest in the fair sex. It's nice to see real men on the screen, defending their honor, or fighting for truth and justice.
Posted by Valery Skiba