The most compelling sports documentaries about UFC champions go beyond the glitz of the ring and delve deep into an unlikely fighter’s journey. The new movie, ‘Stylebender,’ is a poignant examination of the complex, exciting and sometimes controversial titular fighter’s life path.
The movie is now available on digital and On Demand, courtesy of Gravitas Ventures, following its acclaimed World Premiered at last year’s Tribeca Festival. In honor of the project’s official release, Film Factual is premiering an exclusive clip from the feature.
Zoë McIntosh directed ‘Stylebender,’ which offers an intimate look at Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian born, New Zealand based MMA champion. The documentary goes beyond the octagon and delves deep into the unlikely fighter’s journey. Exploring Adesanya’s experiences of masculinity, bullying, mental health and the healing power of dance, the movie is an examination into the life of the fighter known as The Last Stylebender.

