Skip to main content
Documentary backdrop image for El Pantera (2018)
74 minGdocumentary
Watch later

Synopsis

Mexican UFC star Yair Rodriguez aims to become the first Mexican-born UFC champion in this 2018 documentary about his rise in the sport.

Comments

What are people saying?

Play More Like This

El Pantera , Yair Rodriguez, MMA Documentary, UFC Title (2023)
1h12m

El Pantera , Yair Rodriguez, MMA Documentary, UFC Title

2023•1h12m

Yair Rodriguez lost many friends and family members to violence while growing up in Juarez, Mexico, which shaped his path to becoming a UFC fighter.

El Pantera , Yair Rodriguez, MMA Documentary, UFC Title
2023
MMA In The Heart Of The Amazon (2023)
1h25m

MMA In The Heart Of The Amazon

2023•1h25m

More than a week was required to transport equipment by truck and boat for a major MMA event in Macapá, a remote city in the Amazon.

MMA In The Heart Of The Amazon
2023
Why is UFC so popular with men? (2020)
20m

Why is UFC so popular with men?

2020•20m

UFC 244 features a fight night showdown between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz at Madison Square Garden, drawing significant attention from fans and media.

Why is UFC so popular with men?
2020
In the Mexican Drug War (2023)
50m

In the Mexican Drug War

2023•50m

In Mexico, soldiers confront the brutal realities of the drug war, grappling with personal loss and the challenges of upholding their values amid violence.

In the Mexican Drug War
2023
3 Minutos, Si Luchas no Hay Derrota (2024)
1h14m

3 Minutos, Si Luchas no Hay Derrota

2024•1h14m

Antonio Fernández 'Bigote' cambia vidas de niños a través del boxeo en 3 Minutos.

3 Minutos, Si Luchas no Hay Derrota
2024
Battling bulls as one of the most famous matadors (2023)
1h2m

Battling bulls as one of the most famous matadors

2023•1h2m

Cristina Sanchez, a pioneering female matador, navigates the challenges of bullfighting in Spain's male-dominated culture, showcasing her skill and determination.

Battling bulls as one of the most famous matadors
2023
Enter the Jungle (2014) (2024)
1h26m

Enter the Jungle (2014)

2024•1h26m

In Manaus, Amazonas, Wallid Ismail leads the rise of Brazilian MMA through the establishment of Jungle Fight, a pivotal organization in the sport's development.

Enter the Jungle (2014)
2024
An intimate peak into the life of a professional boxer: training, weigh-ins and fights (2025)
52m

An intimate peak into the life of a professional boxer: training, weigh-ins and fights

2025•52m

Jorge Pina's life as a professional boxer is explored through his training, weigh-ins, and the influence of key figures like trainer Vítor and manager Magalhães.

An intimate peak into the life of a professional boxer: training, weigh-ins and fights
2025
The Fall & Rise of Wrestling Star Vampiro (2023)
1h30m

The Fall & Rise of Wrestling Star Vampiro

2023•1h30m

Vampiro, a professional wrestling icon, confronts his personal struggles and life after fame in the world of wrestling.

The Fall & Rise of Wrestling Star Vampiro
2023

Explore El Pantera

TrailerCast & CrewFAQStream

Where else to watch

Champion (2005)
Worth a watch
1h21m

Champion

2005•1h21m•★6.6TMDB

Danny Trejo served multiple prison sentences before becoming a successful actor, sharing his life story marked by drug addiction and crime.

Champion
2005
Lucha Mexico (2016)
Worth a watch
1h45m

Lucha Mexico

2016•1h45m•★6.5TMDB

More than 100 Luchadores share their stories and experiences, revealing the cultural significance of Lucha Libre in Mexican society.

Lucha Mexico
2016
The Unbreakable Tatiana Suarez (2024)
1h21m

The Unbreakable Tatiana Suarez

2024•1h21m•★6.1TMDB

After nearly four years away from the sport due to injuries, Tatiana Suarez prepares for her return to mixed martial arts competition.

The Unbreakable Tatiana Suarez
2024
Loco Fighters (2006)
1h29m

Loco Fighters

2006•1h29m•★5.0TMDB

Three chapters reflect the three falls of a traditional Mexican wrestling match, featuring successors of legends like Blue Demon and Santo.

Loco Fighters
2006
I Am Durán (2019)
Worth a watch
1h24m

I Am Durán

2019•1h24m•★6.9TMDB

Roberto Durán’s rise from street shoe shiner to boxing legend ignites Panama.

I Am Durán
2019

Browse more like this

Tales of Masked Men (2012)
55m

Tales of Masked Men

2012•55m•★7.9TMDB

Three legendary luchadores reveal their unique stories and impact on Mexican culture through interviews and footage in this 55-minute documentary.

Tales of Masked Men
2012
John Wayne Parr: Blessed With Venom (2011)
1h34m

John Wayne Parr: Blessed With Venom

2011•1h34m•★8.0TMDB

Seven-time World Champion John Wayne Parr shares his rigorous training routine and personal challenges in the world of Muay Thai.

John Wayne Parr: Blessed With Venom
2011
688 Days - The Rise to the UFC (2024)
41m

688 Days - The Rise to the UFC

2024•41m•★8.0TMDB

688 days of rigorous training lead Michael Chandler to prepare for a crucial fight against Conor McGregor in 2024.

688 Days - The Rise to the UFC
2024
Damian Priest: The Rise of El Campeon (2024)
1h4m

Damian Priest: The Rise of El Campeon

2024•1h4m•★8.0TMDB

A historic cash-in at WrestleMania XL followed Damian Priest's victory in the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, leading to his reign as World Heavyweight Champion.

Damian Priest: The Rise of El Campeon
2024
More Than Famous (2003)
1h9m

More Than Famous

2003•1h9m•★7.0TMDB

In 2001, Carlos 'Famoso' Hernández fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Angel Macias while receiving emotional support from his wife, Veronica, in this award-winning film.

More Than Famous
2003

Browse more by Landon Dyksterhouse

View all films →
The Proving Grounds (2013)

The Proving Grounds

2013

Warrior Spirit (2021)
Worth a watch

Warrior Spirit

2021

Related Films

Is this your film?

If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.

License it with us →