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202195 minPGdocumentary

1.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Warrior Spirit

202195 minPGdocumentary

1.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Extreme weight cutting poses significant challenges for Nicco Montano as she prepares for her first title defense in the UFC.

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Landon Dyksterhouse

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Extreme weight cutting poses significant challenges for Nicco Montano as she prepares for her first title defense in the UFC.

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Landon Dyksterhousedirector

Nicco Montaño

Nicco Montañocast

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Nicco Montano prepares for her first title defense as the first Native American UFC champion in "Warrior Spirit." The film details the extreme pressures of weight cutting in mixed martial arts, focusing on Montano's personal challenges during this demanding time. It critiques the UFC's business model, which profits from the physical sacrifices of fighters. Through Montano's experiences, the documentary addresses issues of athlete welfare and the exploitation present in combat sports.

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