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Fightworld

TV·2018–2018·1 season, 5 episodes·Netflix·Documentary·40m

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Actor and fight enthusiast Frank Grillo travels the world, immersing himself in different fight cultures to understand their traditions and motivations.

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  1. 01Fightworld S01E02Thailand: Fortunate SonS01E02 · 7.0In Thailand, Grillo sees firsthand why muay thai is known as "the art of eight limbs." Later, he visits a true titan of the sport.
  2. 02Fightworld S01E03Myanmar: CrossroadsS01E03 · 5.0Fighters from around the world travel to Myanmar for the World Lethwei Championship. Also, Grillo trains with an elite fighter.
  3. 03Fightworld S01E01Mexico: La Pistola y El CorazonS01E01 · 4.5Actor Frank Grillo visits Mexico City, where he meets Julio César Chávez, speaks with aspiring boxers and learns the one rule of Mexican boxing.

Cast

Frank GrilloFrank GrilloSelf

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode5Episodes2018Aired 5.1Season avg
  1. S01E01Fightworld S01E01Mexico: La Pistola y El CorazonOctober 12, 2018 4.5Actor Frank Grillo visits Mexico City, where he meets Julio César Chávez, speaks with aspiring boxers and learns the one rule of Mexican box
  2. S01E02Fightworld S01E02Season's bestThailand: Fortunate SonOctober 12, 2018 7.0In Thailand, Grillo sees firsthand why muay thai is known as "the art of eight limbs." Later, he visits a true titan of the sport.
  3. S01E03Fightworld S01E03Myanmar: CrossroadsOctober 12, 2018 5.0Fighters from around the world travel to Myanmar for the World Lethwei Championship. Also, Grillo trains with an elite fighter.
  4. S01E04Fightworld S01E04Senegal: If I Should Fall From Grace with GodOctober 12, 2018 4.0Grillo -- along with countless passionate fans -- gets caught up in the pageantry as two highly respected Senegalese wrestlers prepare to ba
  5. S01E05Fightworld S01E05Israel: Masters of WarOctober 12, 2018—In Israel, Grillo receives a lesson on Krav Maga, a unique style of hand-to-hand combat used by citizens and military forces alike.

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