On Friday, Sept. 9 the major film Warrior will hit theatres across the nation. The MMA-based movie that has had fans teeming with anticipation is almost officially here. However, there were special screenings on Sunday, Sept. 4, giving the pu…
On Friday, Sept. 9 the major film Warrior will hit theatres across the nation. The MMA-based movie that has had fans teeming with anticipation is almost officially here. However, there were special screenings on Sunday, Sept. 4, giving the public an opportunity to watch the film five days in advance.
Warrior is an action/drama film that tells the tale of a family torn apart by alcoholism and a complicated and troubled past. The cast consists of the likes of Joel Edgerton, Nick Nolte and Inception and Dark Knight Rises star Tom Hardy. From the director of Miracle, this film approached the rising sport of MMA in a more storytelling fashion.
The story flourishes immediately and paints the pictures of two brothers and their relationships with their father. In contrast to other fighting films, the draw of this movie does not come from lengthy action scenes with unbelievable physics and abilities.
Warrior is exceptional to MMA fans, since the movie is clearly standing on a great foundation. MMA knowledge is present and, with sponsorship of TapouT throughout the movie, the sport portrayed in the film is the sport we have come to love.
The acting is excellent in the film, and the musical accompaniment adds an atmosphere worthy of such pinnacle moments in life and assists drama to its full potential. The mix of everything put together makes for an exceptional emotional experience that speaks true to MMA fighters and fans alike.
Viewers will be satisfied to know that this is no Never Back Down. This focuses on the true glam, grime and grit of the sport, but keeps focus on the people that are involved in it. A goal that was achieved in this film was the aspect that not all MMA fighters are bloodthirsty savages, but rather normal people.
In criticism that Dana White, the Fertitta brothers and Marc Ratner have faced, the common negative connotation with MMA is that it resembles cockfighting. Warrior did not fall short of portraying two individuals from different walks of life, and showing their humanity.
There are some familiar faces in the film, hailing from the professional organizations fans watch, and all add to a sense of familiarity and overall credibility.
The most important aspect of this film is that it creates an awareness of what the sport really is. It is not about brawling circuits, or a kid that had to transfer high schools. This is not Supremacy MMA, this is Undisputed. The movie introduces non-MMA-educated people to the sport and shows two brothers that fight for their own causes and makes viewers reflect on what they fight for.
Although the film tells a compelling story, it is in no short supply of fantastic fighting action. In some scenes, the action is very fast-paced and is the only thing that comes close to being exaggerated. Not a significant spoiler, but there are no decision wins in the film. That said, sorry, there are no Canadian welterweights in the film. But seriously, the action remains technical and continues to be exciting throughout the film.
If you are a fan of MMA, then this movie is a must-see. With an excellent cast, gripping story, and overall fantastic film production; Warrior is sure to put up a fight in the box office. It is clear that this is no movie that just jumped on the MMA bandwagon, but rather is helping push it.
It seems after much anticipation, the UFC on FOX debut will feature the long-awaited Heavyweight Championship fight between Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos. Junior Dos Santos will be looking to give Cain Velasquez his first loss of his caree…
It seems after much anticipation, the UFC on FOX debut will feature the long-awaited Heavyweight Championship fight between Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos.
Junior Dos Santos will be looking to give Cain Velasquez his first loss of his career, as well as take the belt. JDS is riding an eight-fight winning streak, and Velasquez is on his own tear of nine. This will be Cain’s first title defense after the dominating performance against Brock Lesnar to win the HW title.
For FOX, the Heavyweight title on the line is a great way to showcase the UFC. The HW division in general has looked much more promising than in past years with the Strikeforce GP going on, and prospective SF HW fighters coming over to the UFC.
Many believed that Brock Lesnar would be the one to headline the UFC on FOX debut, and probably would have been a fantastic move business-wise due to the draw Lesnar brings from the Wrestling community. Overeem was another many wanted to see, making his debut in the UFC and throwing him in the mix with some of the best Heavyweights in the world.
But had the main fight turned out to be one of the rumored matchups such as Lesnar vs. Mir, it would have been very successful, but with Velasquez vs. Dos Santos, making it a title fight made it all the better.
In boxing, some of the most popular times for the sport was when the Heavyweight division was extremely strong and wasn’t ruled by Ukrainian brothers. The HW division is an exciting one because of the sheer stature of some of the fighters, as well as the knockout ability that is naturally amped from the heavier weights.
Many want to see Velasquez tested against arguably one of the best boxers in the Heavyweight division, JDS. One of Cain’s methods of domination against Lesnar was to wait and pick his shots, learning from Shane Carwin’s crack at the title. With JDS honing the striking skills he does, he may present a new challenge.
Cain is an excellent wrestler, and it may be the advantage for him. JDS is no slouch on the ground, but recently has been testing his striking against his fellow Heavyweights.
With both fighters riding on long winning streaks, neither is in a position where a loss is just a loss. They are at the top of their games with much to lose. If Cain loses, it tarnishes his undefeated record and strips him of his title.
If Dos Santos loses, it further puts him away from the title. With many other Heavyweights in the mix, a loss could set you back a ways until your next shot at the Championship.
The criticism that the HW division has inherited has sometimes been due to lack of stamina. The fighters will gas after two rounds and then carry out a lackluster performance through to the final bell of the 5th round.
The exciting aspect of this main fight is that, not only do you have the best HW boxer in the UFC, but he is against a heavyweight with excellent endurance.
Even if JDS starts to falter, it just gives Cain more opportunity. How Cain will handle a striker like JDS, time will tell. These are both men that have, on very few occasions, been out of the first round.
This matchup, accompanied by whatever else the UFC decides to put on the Co-main will be exciting to watch, and could shake up the Heavyweight division even more.
One thing for sure is that this main event on UFC on FOX will be sure to deliver. Out of Velasquez’s nine wins, eight are via TKO/KO and have never left the second round. Out of JDS’s 13 wins, only two have been by decision.
Either man can walk away from the arena on November 12th with a finish. It just becomes a matter of will yet another Brazilian take home the 14 pounds of gold, or will the Mexican continue to be the one to have his hand raised at the end of the night.
Who did YOU want to see Headline the UFC FOX debut? Who do you think will win – Cain or JDS?
Anderson Silva, love him or hate him, is one of the best fighters to ever set foot in the Octagon.To some, he is in the top two pound-for-pound best. To others, he is the best fighter in the sport today. It seems like ancient history when trying …
Anderson Silva, love him or hate him, is one of the best fighters to ever set foot in the Octagon.
To some, he is in the top two pound-for-pound best. To others, he is the best fighter in the sport today.
It seems like ancient history when trying to remember the last time Anderson Silva was standing in the BLUE corner. He has dominated the UFC Middleweight division like none other has in any weight class. With each win, Silva sets records and builds his legacy of being one of the greatest of all time.
One glance at him, and you do not see a fighter. You see a skinny Brazilian man, with little to no scar tissue, who does not have the typical cauliflower ears many BJJ and wrestling fighters tend to have. But once in a cage, he turns into a phenomenal combatant.
His championship reign, winning streak, and record setting will be on the line once again come UFC RIO. He will be facing the strong contender, Yushin Okami. Okami is the last man to have a win over “The Spider”, but came at the disqualification of Silva when he knocked out Okami with an illegal upkick.
This is redemption time for Silva, and the stage is set for him. He will be fighting in his home country of Brazil, looking to avenge the blemish that his fight with Okami has left. But one must look at factors that affect a fighter’s situation during the fight.
By being in front of his home country, the pressure may be on Silva to perform. This may very well get him out of his element and cause openings for Okami to capitalize on. Also, his records are on the line, not to mention his belt.
Silva wants to build his legacy and remain undefeated, but each fight he wins is also an addition to the risk and what he can lose. A fighter who wins the belt after two fights and then loses it right after, does not hurt their legacy too significantly. If Silva loses to Okami, he will take a dramatic hit to his reputation.
Anderson is at a point where fans want to see him lose just because he is doing so well. It may be out of jealously, the fact he dominated well-liked fighters like Forrest Griffin and Rich Franklin, or because they have given in to Chael Sonnen’s jokes.
Whatever reason, the greater he becomes, the more people hate him. Yushin will look to shock the Middleweight division and be the one to end Silva’s reign.
The pressure is on Yushin Okami as well. He is on a three-fight winning streak, and it is finally his shot at the belt. He was in title contention against Rich Franklin in 2007, riding on a six-fight winning streak, but lost the decision. He followed with three wins before being stopped by Sonnen, and then gained three more wins. He has been clamoring for his shot, and due to Sonnen and Vitor Belfort, his shot has been pushed and postponed.
With the pressure of his first UFC title shot, he will try to prove to the world that he is the best Japanese fighter, as Dana White has stated. He will also be on Silva’s home turf, which can psychologically hinder a fighter.
His advantage will be his wrestling and the fact he has been training with Chael Sonnen, the only man to give a beating to the Champion and come the closest to taking his title.
The question is, will Yushin be fast enough to get Silva on the ground? Every fight starts standing, and this is where Silva is the most dangerous. If Yushin pushes the pace, he could eliminate the time Silva takes to figure out his opponent, setting himself up for a takedown. But once on the ground, will Yushin stay busy like Sonnen? Or will he take more risks in going for submissions?
Yushin is not one to recently go for submissions, but rather get TKOs or decision wins. This could be the problem for Okami since his normal striking will not work the same way.
Silva is only human, and makes mistakes, but one cannot deny that you cannot fully understand fighting Silva until you actually do. Okami has faced Silva before, but not the Silva we know today. The situational advantage that Okami has is that most of the pressure is on Anderson.
Also, if Okami loses, it just makes Silva look better, whereas if Anderson loses, he looks worse, and Okami looks incredible. The situation will be similar to when Fabricio Werdum fought Fedor Emelianenko.
One other factor is that Anderson is getting older. He may not show it a lot, but at 36, his MMA career is starting to come to an end. He may or may not be at his peak, or he may be on the down slope. But for a fighter like Silva, his descent will be more gradual.
Dana White said it well that Silva is fighting for his legacy, and Okami is fighting for respect. Okami, like the rest of the Middleweights, are fantastic fighters. The problem is that Anderson has been so dominant for so long, the rest of the division looks weak. If you were to remove Silva from the division tomorrow, the Middleweights would all look a lot better.
This is Silva’s legacy. By shutting down Yushin Okami, he will continue his march toward greatness, and stay on top of the rankings. If he loses and Georges St.Pierre wins his fight against Diaz, he may very well be bumped to second place. Whether this is justified or not, it will inevitably happen.
Regardless, you will see history be made at UFC RIO. Either Silva will once again expand his reign, or Okami will dethrone him and make “The Spider” keep his hand at his side.
Give us your thoughts on the UFC Rio card below! Predict Main and Co-Main (Winner, Method, Round). Winner(s) will be mentioned in a future article.
In the sport of MMA, many different countries have been represented by fighters, and pride runs deep within the fans themselves. With many American and Brazilian fighters in the UFC, there seems to be very few from the other end of the globe. Eng…
In the sport of MMA, many different countries have been represented by fighters, and pride runs deep within the fans themselves.
With many American and Brazilian fighters in the UFC, there seems to be very few from the other end of the globe. England and Japan are represented to a point, but the continent of Australia has had very little representation in comparison.
Australia is home to some of the most deadly animals on the planet, and home to many unique species. But the wildlife is not the only dangerous creatures to come from the land down under.
The Australian UFC Middleweight contender, Kyle Noke, will be facing dangerous Ed Herman at UFC on Versus 5 on Sunday. Noke will be looking to improve his winning streak to six with a victory over Herman.
MMA Sports Writer Gregory Chase spoke with Noke about his upcoming fight, his experience with TUF, his thoughts on Chael Sonnen, and more.
GC: Let me start by saying thank you for your time and that I enjoyed watching you on The Ultimate Fighter and your fights since then.
KN: Ah, thank you!
GC: And that last win over Camozzi was incredible, that was definitely exciting to watch! But if you don’t mind, I’d like to ask you some questions about your upcoming fight.
KN: Yeah, no problem at all!
GC: You’re fighting Ed Herman, a fellow Ultimate Fighter show contestant. How do you see the fight playing out? What do you think his game plan is?
KN: You know, I’m not too sure of his game plan. I think he may try to keep it on the feet, you know…which is good for me because that’s where I like to keep it. Hopefully, we can implement ours on the night and not worry about his.
GC: Now you would like to keep it standing, but you both have excellent ground game, how do you think stylistically you match up?
KN: I think we match up good, you know. Whether the fight stays on the feet or on the ground, it makes for an exciting fight!
GC: You were originally going to face Tom Lawlor. Do you feel you are fully prepared for this fight? And what, if anything, changed during your training camp once it switched to Herman?
KN: Yeah, I think I’m fully prepared, you know, the switch up wasn’t too far out, the UFC gave me enough notice. So we were able to adapt and change for Ed Herman so, you know, it’s just a slight adjustment. Like I said, we had plenty of time, so it was all good!
GC: Was there anything specific you worked on in preparation for Herman as opposed to Lawlor?
KN: Not really, you know, I guess we didn’t exercise so much on the takedown defense, with Tom Lawlor being a great wrestler. But we still concentrated on it with Ed Herman because he has good takedowns, but that’s probably the only change we did.
GC: Do you feel like this an easier fight than Lawlor, tougher, or about the same?
KN: Oh, it’s about the same. Tom is a tough guy as well, so is Ed. You know, from all the fights I’ve watched of Ed, it’s hard to put him away. He’s a tough guy and he’s always gonna come at you, so I think it makes for a great fight!
GC: You’re on an impressive five-fight winning streak right now, the longest of your career. How does that affect you mentally in your upcoming fight? Is there any nervousness to keep it going, or is it all motivation?
KN: It’s all just motivation, you know. I don’t let it affect me at all. I just take every fight as they come. It’s just another fight, so I’m looking forward to getting in there and doing it!
GC: So on a less fight-oriented note, how was your experience on The Ultimate Fighter with Chuck Liddell? What was the most significant factor you took from that experience?
KN: You know, the experience itself was great, obviously wouldn’t be here without it. It is tough being on the show on the same hand, people don’t realize it. You’re away from your normal camp, it’s not the way you’re used to getting ready for fights and stuff.
If I had the opportunity to do it again, yeah I would do it again, make it in the UFC. The show wasn’t THAT bad where I didn’t want to do it. And with Chuck Liddell, it was awesome, you know, he was a great coach, a really cool dude, and I learned a lot from the guy.
GC: So would you ever want to eventually go back and be a coach yourself?
KN: Yeah sure, if they offered me that opportunity, I would love to do it, it would be an awesome experience, I think!
GC: What is one thing from being on that show, which viewers do not see, that you thought was great, or really enjoyed?
KN: I’m not sure, I think they get to see a lot of it. I guess just the friendships you make. I came away with good friends from the show, so I guess that’s one thing to take away from it.
GC: Now you were the bodyguard and trainer for Steve Irwin for a while before he passed. During your time with the great “Crocodile Hunter,” did you learn anything from your time with him that has carried over to MMA in your life or in the cage?
KN: Sure, you know, he always had a great passion for everything he’d done. He instilled that passion for me and that drive in me, and I think I wouldn’t have committed 100 percent like I am now. I don’t think I would be so committed to this sport, if I hadn’t worked for him and met him.
GC: Aside from your upcoming fight, care to make any predictions for the rest of the card?
KN: You know, that’s a tough one. I’ve been REALLY bad with my picks lately, but um, I think Dan Hardy is gonna win that one. You never know.
GC: How do you think he’s going to win?
KN: I think maybe a knockout. But you never know, because Chris Lytle will always find a way to win sometimes, and when you think he’s about to get knocked out, he comes back.
GC: You are currently a Middleweight in the UFC, how do you think a fight with you and Champion, Anderson Silva, would play out?
KN: Um, I don’t know. I would love that opportunity. That’s what we’re all fighting for, is that opportunity itself. I sure Greg Jackson would come up with a game plan if that ever happened.
GC: Now would you feel comfortable striking with Silva, or would you like to focus more on the ground?
KN: You know, I would take the fight wherever it went. I’m confident in my standup, I’d try and stand with him. But it’s the same as all my fights, I’m comfortable standing and if that doesn’t work so good, I’ll go to the ground.
GC: Also, being in the Middleweight division, what is your take on Chael Sonnen’s words toward Anderson, Brazilians and other fighters in general? What’s your perspective on his talk?
KN: I don’t really like guys who disrespect people and talk about them, you know. I think all your actions should be done inside the cage.
I understand he trying to hype a fight, but when you disrespect the whole country like that, it’s kind of disrespectful. There’s taunting a guy and hyping a fight, then there’s going too far, and I think that he went too far.
GC: If you had one thing about you that you wanted the fans to know, that they didn’t already, what would it be?
KN: Oh, I don’t know (laughs). I would never quit. I think just my fighting ability. I’m gonna get in there and try and fight every fight with all my heart and try to finish and put on the best show I can.
GC: Well Kyle Noke, thank you so much for your time and answering some questions. I look forward to watching your fight against Ed Herman on Aug. 14, and I wish you much success!
KN: No problem, thanks a lot, thanks for the interview!
Hello fight fans and welcome to the first annual Fighters Creed MMA Awards, presented by Fighters Creed! Here is a list of the eight fights that earned prestigious titles and will go down in MMA history!Each moment has been recapped in stunning detail …
Hello fight fans and welcome to the first annual Fighters Creed MMA Awards, presented by Fighters Creed! Here is a list of the eight fights that earned prestigious titles and will go down in MMA history!
Each moment has been recapped in stunning detail and listed below! Be sure to vote for “Best in Show” in our poll!
*This is purely a fictitious account of fights. All have been made up for comedic and entertainment purposes only and in no way represent any personal or general negative implications of the fighters or persons named. This list is in no affiliation with other awards.
Enjoy!
Award for “Best Closing of the Distance”
Winner: Stefan Struve vs. Demetrious Johnson
This fight was nearly three rounds of intense cat-and-mouse chasing, except the mouse was chasing the cat.
Demetrious continued battering at the shins of the “Skyscraper” in the second round. Near the end of the that round, Johnson went in for a single-leg takedown. Struve held his ground while Johnson went for an inverted kneebar, but the round ended seconds later.
In the third round, Struve used his reach advantage to place his hand on top of Johnson’s head and keep his distance, but Demetrious ran up Struve’s arm, took his back, slapped on a rear naked choke, and tapped out the Skyscraper.
“Mighty Mouse” wins Submission of the Night.
Award for “Most Referee Timeouts in One Fight”
Winner: Clay Guida vs. Urijah Faber
The first round starts and both fighters touch gloves. Clay immediately goes for a clinch and starts to dirty box.
Urijah Faber’s cornrows become undone, and his full mane is now down. Clay Guida goes in for another close exchange, but his hair gets tangled with Faber’s. Referee Herb Dean stops the fight and fixes the hair.
Thirty seconds later, it happens again, this time on the ground. Herb Dean stands them up, and fixes it again. This continues in the second round.
Then they both go for a violent takedown simultaneously and get tangled again. Herb Dean assesses the situation and calls in Stitch to cut the hair apart.
The third round starts and it happens again. Herb Dean rushes in again, but gets his own hair stuck. Doctors stop the fight, and judges call it a three-way draw. Herb Dean is awarded Fight of the Night.
Award for “Overcoming Adversity”
Winner: Frankie Edgar vs. Roy Nelson
Frankie starts off his fight with some quick jabs. Roy Nelson takes the punches, but eats them only to setup a takedown.
He quickly grabs a double-leg using his right arm only and slams Edgar to the ground. Edgar is rocked by the slam, and while dazed, Nelson scrambles and puts Edgar into a crucifix.
Edgar manages to squirm enough to dodge Nelson’s attacks from above. He then gets Roy into side control, but loses it again.
The second round starts and Roy Nelson takes Frankie down. This time he goes immediately to the north-south position. Edgar starts making a waving motion and loses his mouth guard, so referee Herb Dean calls a timeout. He stands both of them up, returns the mouth guard to Frankie, and then tells him to go back down to the position they were just in. Frankie clearly begs Herb Dean to just stand them up, but the ref refuses and places them back the way they were.
Frankie has now endured this torture for almost two rounds, but miraculously he lifts Roy Nelson off of himself. He then proceeds to suplex Nelson and knock him out for KO of the Night and Fight of the Night.
Edgar later says that his adrenaline boost came as a result of Nelson talking trash about the Jersey Shore while he had Edgar pinned.
Award for “Quickest Knockout”
Winner: Mirko Cro Cop vs. Wanderlei Silva
The bout starts and both opponents rush toward each other, meeting in the middle.
Mirko Cro Cop throws a jumping, 360 roundhouse and knocks out “The Axe Murderer” in six seconds.
After the fight doctors attempt to reattach Silva’s nose. Meanwhile Cro Cop is interviewed by Joe Rogan, where he reveals that he has been training with Steven Seagal.
Award for “Fewest Number of Takedowns in a Single Fight”
Winner: Fabricio Werdum vs. Thales Leites
The fight starts and both men touch gloves. They then square off and circle each other for about 20 seconds.
All of sudden, they both fake charge at each other, and in unison, they fall on their backs.
As if tanning under the lights of Mandalay Bay Arena, the fighters refuse to move. They bait each other by kicking at each other’s in-steps from time to time before Herb Dean stands them up.
The second and third rounds continue in the same manner as the first.
Judges call it a draw, and a rematch is setup immediately by Joe Silva. The fight will be the main event, and GSP vs. Silva is its co-main.
The fighters start the fight off by trading blows over and over. Lewis throws a head kick and lands flush to Hominick’s forehead. Hominick responds with a quick superman punch to the eye of Lewis.
Jabs and elbows are exchanged until hematomas have fully formed on both fighters.
In the second round, both fighters go for a quick takedown at the exact same time, causing their faces to smash together.
Joe Rogan’s commentary is briefly interrupted by a loud popping sound. Referee Herb Dean calls a stop to the fight, and corner and cut men rushed in to fix their fighters and the mess.
During the panic, six full bags of ice are spilled. Arianny Celeste slips on the ice that had been swept to the sides, which leads to her falling on her head rendering herself unconscious.
Both fighters are awarded KO of the Night, and Joe Rogan receives an Emmy for his commentary.
Award for “Most Artistic Fight”
Winner: Jason Miller vs. Hermes Franca
The fight starts, and it immediately goes to the ground.
The two fighters scramble for positions, reversing each other and exchanging ground and pound. The sweat and Vaseline converge into their hair, and the dye begins to bleed out by the start of the second round.
The canvas is becoming a rainbow of current and past colors, rendering the sponsors unreadable.
By the end, the mat looks like the insides of a kaleidoscope. Dan Hardy jumps the cage and makes some final touchups.
Award for “Most Memorable Entrance”
Winner: Georges St. Pierre vs. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza
Entrance music starts and Souza comes into “Welcome to the Jungle.”
Lights dim again and “O Canada” starts to play. Suddenly, a spotlight hits St. Pierre, and he is coming to the cage riding a gigantic moose.
He parks the moose at the prep station, while they apply Maple Syrup Vaseline to Rush’s face. He then enters the cage.
The fight starts, and GSP starts to jab. Souza, being frustrated with the quickness of GSP, lunges all out for a superman punch. He lands flush, and GSP gets rocked. Seeing his companion in trouble, GSP’s moose decides to jump the cage.
In the wake of excitement, Brock Lesnar, who was lazily spectating, perks up. He reaches for his hunting rifle, grabs the ammo under his chair, and takes aim.
He lands a shot dead center of the moose’s head, killing it on the spot. Lesnar, too, jumps the cage and starts to tend to his recent kill.
Confused and thinking GSP would be disqualified, Souza believes he has won the fight and starts to do his signature crawl.
Lesnar turns around and sees this, panics, and shoots Souza, thinking he was a caiman.
GSP is awarded a win, due to Souza being unable to continue.
Fans and critics rejoice…GSP has finally broken his decision streak.
In MMA, decision wins are common, but most fighters do try to avoid them. UFC President Dana White tells the fighters and up-and-comers to not leave it to the judges. The judges have notoriously made unpleasant calls and to many, have robbed some fight…
In MMA, decision wins are common, but most fighters do try to avoid them. UFC President Dana White tells the fighters and up-and-comers to not leave it to the judges. The judges have notoriously made unpleasant calls and to many, have robbed some fighters of their livelihood unjustly.
Of course sometimes the opportunity to grasp a finish does not always present itself, but for whatever reason these men haven’t finished a fight recently, a finish would help them more than other fighters.
This showcase of five fighters (all UFC) are the ones that desperately need a finish. Whatever way they want to, they need to do it before the last round ends. Whether it be for career integrity, media pleasing, to remain relevant in the MMA world or to grow their fanbase, these fighters are in a race to finish.
This is, of course, not a compete list, nor is it indicating these five are worse fighters than others!
On Friday, Sept. 9 the major film Warrior will hit theatres across the nation. The MMA-based movie that has had fans teeming with anticipation is almost officially here. However, there were special screenings on Sunday, Sept. 4, giving the public an opportunity to watch the film five days in advance. 
