Rick Murray
Director
Idris Elba: Fighter (2017)
Season 1
As a Hollywood star, Golden-Globe winning, Emmy Award- nominated actor and producer Idris Elba has made a career of playing a tough guy. Now he's about to find out if he really is one. He's set himself an extraordinary personal challenge to become a pro Kick Boxer in just 12 months. But even with the help of the best trainers in the world can someone with no experience become a genuine contender in the bloodiest of sports? In the brand new series, IDRIS ELBA: FIGHTER, Elba will undertake the most demanding experience of his career - training to become a professional kick boxer and ultimately compete against a seasoned fighter in a no-holds-barred bout.
Released Jan. 17, 2017
Episode 42 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, Reality TV
Keywords: mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series, imdb.non-fiction
Production Companies: Green Door Pictures, Workerbee
Network: Discovery
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Pain and Fear
In his quest to become a professional fighter, Idris travels to Japan where he is drilled by Okinawan karate master Shinjo Sensei and kickboxing legend Masato.
Jan. 17, 2017, midnight
S1E2 - Weakness
Idris tries to overcome his fighting weakness by training with legendary coach Steve Kalakoda. Can he put his new skills to use in order to win his first amateur fight?
Jan. 24, 2017, midnight
S1E3 - Courage
With only four weeks left until his first pro kickboxing fight, Idris goes to Thailand to train with kickboxing legend Buakaw Banchamek. Who will be victorious in the ring?
Jan. 31, 2017, midnight
Network: Discovery
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 126 min.
Released: Jan. 17, 2017
Last Air Date: Jan. 31, 2017, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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