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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

Series details.

Credits

Pietra Brettkelly
Executive Producer
Alex Bradshaw
Producer & Director
Tony Robb
Co-Producer
Producer & Director
Tara Durrant
Tony Holden
Network Executive

Fighting Chance is an observational series, following a group of everyday people through a 20-week journey to their first mixed martial arts fight.

The series is driven by personal journeys of overcoming obstacles, fears, and insecurities. Focusing on our subjects pushing themselves physically and mentally provides us with a window through which to explore the impacts of MMA.

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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