List of mixed martial arts films


With the growing worldwide popularity of mixed martial arts as an athletic sport, numerous MMA films have come to theaters, television, and DVDs.
The following is a list of live action MMA films where at least one character or martial artist fights in the MMA style or MMA is the central theme. For example, plot of the film may deal with cage fighting, a mixed martial arts competition, or martial artists fighting in different styles.

Early films (pre-2000)

Films listed in order by year of release

American films

Films listed in alphabetical orderArena - Kellan Lutz, Samuel L. Jackson, Daniel Dae Kim, Johnny Messner, Derek Mears, Katia Winter, Nina DobrevBare Knuckles - Martin Kove, Jeanette Roxborough, Louis Mandylor, Chris MulkeyBeatdown - Rudy Youngblood, Eric Balfour, Danny Trejo, Michael Bisping, Heath Herring, Bobby Lashley, Mike SwickBeyond the Ring - André Lima, Martin Kove, Gary Busey, Justice SmithBlizhiny Boy: The Ultimate Fighter - Martin Kove, Bolo Yeung, Gary Busey, Cung Le, David Carradine, Eric RobertsBlood and Bone - Michael Jai White, Julian Sands, Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson, Eamonn Walker, Gina Carano, Jesse Smith, Jr.Cage Fighter - Eric Schambari, Urijah Faber, Jens Pulver, Brian Bowles, Charlie Valencia, Doug Marshall, Alex Karalexis, Jeff Curran, Paulo FilhoCaged In Cagefighter: Worlds Collide — Alex Montagnani, Jonathan Good, Gina Gershon, Jay Reso, Chuck Liddell, Luke Rockhold, Elijah BakerCircle of Pain - Dean Cain, Bai Ling, Roger Huerta, Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson, Heath Herring, Frank Mir, Tony SchienaCradle 2 the Grave - Jet Li, DMX, Kelly Hu, Mark Dacascos, Tito Ortiz, Chuck Liddell, Randy CoutureDamage - "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Walter Gooins, Laura VandervoortDeath Warrior - Héctor Echavarría, Nick Nolte, Garret Soto, George St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Jesse Smith, Jr.DOA: Dead or Alive - Jaime Pressly, Devon Aoki, Eric Roberts, Kane Kosugi, Kevin NashFighting - Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Cung LeThe Hammer - Russell Harvard, Raymond J. Barry, Rich Franklin, Matt Hamill Haywire - Gina Carano, Ewan McGregor, Channing Tatum, Michael Angarano, Antonio Banderas, Michael DouglasHell's Chain - Héctor Echavarría, Heath Herring, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Frank Mir, Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, Georges St-Pierre, Anderson SilvaHere Comes the Boom - Kevin James, Henry Winkler, Salma HayekHonor - Jason Barry, Russell Wong, Roddy Piper, Don Frye, Malaipet, Rener Gracie, Rorion GracieLocked Down - Vinnie Jones, Tony Schiena, Bai Ling, Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson, Rashad Evans, Cheick Kongo, Forrest GriffinMaximum Cage Fighting - André Lima, Jun Chong, Jason Field, Renzo Gracie, Oliva BriggsNever Back Down - Sean Faris, Cam Gigandet, Djimon HounsouNever Back Down 2 - Michael Jai White, Evan Peters, Alex Meraz, Dean Geyer, Todd DuffeeNever Submit - Corey Sevier, Ken Shamrock, Nate Quarry, Mike SwickNever Surrender - Héctor Echavarría, B.J. Penn, George St-Pierre, Anderson SilvaNew York Mixed Martial Arts - Josh Barnett, Bas Rutten, Michael Straka, Dana WhiteNo Rules - Gary Busey, Randy Couture, Don Frye, Jessie AvilaOnce I Was a Champion - Evan Tanner, Randy Couture, Rich Franklin, Forrest Griffin, Bas Rutten, Chael Sonnen, Dana WhiteThe Philly Kid - Wes Chatham, Devon Sawa, Sarah Butler, Neal McDonough, Michael Jai White, Rich ClementiThe Red Canvas Ernie Reyes, Sr., Ernie Reyes, Jr., Lee Reyes, Frank Shamrock, Shonie Carter, Chris CasamassaRedbelt - Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alice Braga, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Randy CoutureRedemption - Louis Gossett Jr., Omari Hardwick, Tzi Ma, B.J. Penn, Frank Mir, Stephan Bonnar, Big John McCarthyRing of Death - Johnny Messner, Stacy KeachStreet Warrior - Max Martini, Nick Chinlund, Max Perlich, Danny ArroyoSupreme Champion - Daniel Berhardt, Stephan Bonnar, Leila ArcieriTekken - Jon Foo, Kelly Overton, Cung Le, Ian Anthony Dale, Luke Gross, Roger HuertaTen Dead Men - Brendan Carr, Terry Stone, Kimo Leopoldo, Dave LegenoUltimate Champions - Daniel Bernhardt, Stephan Bonnar, Neal "Xingu" RodilUndisputed II: Last Man Standing - Michael Jai White, Scott Adkins, Ben CrossUndisputed III: Redemption - Scott Adkins, Mykel Shannon Jenkins, Ilram ChoiUnleashed - Jet Li, Morgan Freeman, Bob HoskinsUnrivaled - Héctor Echavarría, Rashad Evans, Forrest Griffin, Heath Herring, Keith Jardine, Lyoto MachidaWarrior - Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Joel Edgerton, Jake McLaughlin, Rich Clementi

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