FIGHTVILLE - SXSW 2011 Accepted Film

Mixed Martial Arts has grown from a controversial no-holds-barred gladiatorial sideshow into a billion dollar phenomena eclipsing boxing as the dominant combat sport in the world. But far from Las Vegas, in sweat-soaked gyms and low-rent arenas across America, the big lights are but a dream. Here, men fight to test their mettle, fortified with the mythic promise that an ordinary man can transform into a champion. FIGHTVILLE is about the art and sport of fighting: a microcosm of life, a physical manifestation of that other brutal contest called the American Dream.

• Category

  Film & Animation

[monarofreak]

if there's anyone at 145 that will give aldo problems, it's dustin poirier

[Chris S.]

dustin poirier is tha man!

[cool121092]

i like the uptempo drumming music they play when they're working out or fighting in the movie, very inspirational... In fact seeing how hard Dustin works in the documentary can also inspire someone to work hard not just in sports but in other aspects of life like school and stuff

[01Prostyle]

Just watched the movie and it was filmed in 2010 least that is what I see on the check to one of the fighter in Montreal. Going to find out how Dustin Porier is doing now in the UFC I really became a fan watching this behind the scene movie. I wish they would make more films similar to this following a fighter training and going through his regular every day routine prior to a main fight. Truly enjoyed the movie! Go Dustin!! he has the heart and skills to go far.

[al laudy]

Can anyone tell me the name of the badass old country song Dustin walks out to before the fight in Montreal??? that song is sickkk

[Bo van Barneveld]

anyone knows the name of the song playing on the background?

Awesome Docu btw. inspirational!

[zxcshrgrst]

movie films in the older days, he drops down to 145 as soon as he got into UFC

[Jacobo Velazquez]

HES GONA FIGHT FOR THE TITLE AFTER HE STEAM RICE'S THE KOREAN ZOMBIE

[Jacobo Velazquez]

FREAKING THANK YOU. WE WILL SEE THAT AS THE MAIN EVENT FOR UFC 149

[monarofreak]

dustin began his career at 155 but it now fighting at 145 since he started fighting in the ufc

[TheMaxdejong]

I went to see it yesterday , i am pretty sure he weighs inn at 155.

[macmula11]

is it out yet?