FightWorld explained

Genre:Documentary
Starring:Frank Grillo
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:5
Runtime:41-44 min.
Network:Netflix

FightWorld is an 2018 American docu-series, exploring the diverse fighting techniques found in cultures around the world.[1] In each installment of the series, Frank Grillo travels to a different country to embed in the local fight culture, exploring various disciplines such as Boxing, Muay Thai, Myanmar Lethwei, Senegalese wrestling and Krav Maga.[2] [3] [4]

Cast

Episodes

EpisodeNameDescription
1Mexico: La Pistola y El CorazonActor Frank Grillo visits Mexico City, where he meets Julio César Chávez, speaks with aspiring boxers and learns the one rule of Mexican boxing.
2Thailand: Fortunate SonIn Thailand, Grillo sees firsthand why Muay Thai and visits star Buakaw Banchamek.
3Myanmar: CrossroadsFighters from around the world travel to Myanmar for the World Lethwei Championship. Grillo trains with elite Lethwei fighter Soe Lin Oo.
4Senegal: If I Should Fall from Grace with GodGrillo goes to Senegal along with countless passionate fans and gets caught up in the pageantry as two highly respected Senegalese wrestlers prepare to battle.
5Israel: Masters of WarIn Israel, Grillo receives a lesson on Krav Maga, a unique style of hand-to-hand combat used by citizens and military forces alike.

Release

It was released for only one season with five episode on October 12, 2018 on Netflix streaming.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Fightworld Looks at Combat, Country and Culture on Netflix. March 11, 2019. Black Belt.
  2. News: Can Netflix's Fightworld help rehabilitate MMA's image? . The Guardian. 24 October 2018 . July 27, 2019. Virtue . Graeme .
  3. Web site: Fightworld Season 1 Review . The Review Geek . 12 October 2018 . July 27, 2019.
  4. Web site: 'Fightworld' - Netflix Documentary Series Review . Ready Steady Cut . 12 October 2018 . July 27, 2019.
  5. FightWorld . Netflix.