Warrior Spirit (2021)

Plot

Focusing on Nicco Montano, the first Native American UFC champion, Warrior Spirit delves into her title defense and the challenges of weight cutting. This compelling documentary highlights the harsh realities and risks athletes face in combat sports, revealing the extreme lengths fighters go to maintain weight. It also critiques the UFC's profit-driven practices, which often put fighters' health on the line. Through Montano's journey, the film sheds light on the broader issues within the sport, making a powerful statement about the exploitation of athletes in pursuit of glory and financial gain.