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White text reads, "Fighting Chance".

26m

A series that follows a group of everyday people through a 20-week journey to their first mixed-martial-arts fight.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

8 episodes

Episode 1

The programme has started and the trainers are not taking it easy on the new guys.
Episode 1
26m

Episode 2

The crew step out of their comfort zones on their journey to their first fight.
Episode 2
26m

Episode 3

Eugene tells us about his goals and aspirations for his fighters; Puneeth reveals his motivations; Liz shares how she came to be part of w2w; Gabby reveals she woke up in hospital a lot.
Episode 3
26m

Episode 4

Halfway through the programme, the crew are getting more familiar with the motions.
Episode 4
26m

Episode 5

The crew begin to brush up on what they’ve learnt and strengthen what they’re good at. It is time to experiment with what they have learnt but Injury gets the best of some people.
Episode 5
26m

Episode 6

Nerves are rising as fight night approaches. The gym experiences the loss of a loved one. The group focus is on the mental preparation leading up to the fight.
Episode 6
25m

Episode 7

Weigh-ins are the last step before fight night. The hard work has been put in, now is the time to see what they have to show for it.
Episode 7
26m

Episode 8

Weigh-ins are the last step before fight night. The hard work has been put in, now is the time to see what they have to show for it.
Episode 8
26m

Trailers & bonus video

Trailer

An observational series that follows the transformation of a group of everyday people through a 20-week journey to their first mixed-martial-arts fight.
1m

Produced by

Fire Fire

Produced for

Whakaata Māori partner logo for use on dark background

Made with the support of

Partner Logo for NZ on Air for use on dark background

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