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Born a Champion

Born a Champion

Once in a lifetime, opportunity knocks twice.

20217.01h 51m

Overview

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?

Directed by Alex Ranarivelo
Written by Sean Patrick Flanery, Alex Ranarivelo
Produced by Paul J. Alessi, Daniel Aspromonte, Kevin Asbell
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Top Cast

Sean Patrick Flanery

Sean Patrick Flanery

Mickey Kelley

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Mason

Katrina Bowden

Katrina Bowden

Layla

Maurice Compte

Maurice Compte

Rosco

Costas Mandylor

Costas Mandylor

Dimitris

Currie Graham

Currie Graham

Burchman

Reno Wilson

Reno Wilson

Terry Pittman

Ali Afshar

Ali Afshar

The Sheik

Paul J. Alessi

Paul J. Alessi

Irate Driver

Jonathan Kowalsky

Jonathan Kowalsky

Travis

Themes & Keywords

sportsfightmixed martial arts (mma)jujitsubjj

About Born a Champion

Born a Champion is a action, drama film released in 2021 exploring themes of sports, fight, mixed martial arts (mma), jujitsu, bjj. Directed by Alex Ranarivelo, it stars Sean Patrick Flanery, Dennis Quaid, Katrina Bowden. 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?

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