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The Passion For MMA: Vladimir Matyushenko

Found December 29, 2011 on CouchFighter:
PLAYERS: Vladimir Matyushenko
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Moving documentary on UFC fighter, Vladimir Matyushenko, that explores his life in Belarus, turmoil during the collapse of the Soviet Union, how he made it to the United States and got involved in mixed martial arts.

Produced and Directed By: Eric Hebel, Three Two Five
Editing: Jamey Clouse
Cinematography: Kyle Farthing
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