Stylebender is a documentary dedicated to Israel Adesanya, one of the boldest and technically gifted mixed martial artists. The film highlights his journey from abject poverty in Nigeria and New Zealand to a UFC icon famous for his exaggerated character and unorthodox fighting tactics. But along with the career, viewers are also introduced to the man, his struggles, and motivation that drives him through his career in a more personal context.
Cast:
Israel Adesanya as himself
May feature fighters, coaches, and commentators from UFC.
Positive Aspects:
The documentary gives an elegant touch to the adoration pertaining to the career of the athlete, showcasing the great athletic capacity, but also the weakness underlying the human nature.
Fast paced combat scenes appropriately breaks the tension created by action equally well as the first hand accounts of personal experiences.
Ardent followers will be left enthralled with the revealing spectacles of the perspective Adesanya had regarding his profession in reference to training and battling.
Negative Aspects:
People whose lives are devoid of or are not interested in MMA may not fully appreciate the film as its thrust is mainly on the achievement of Adesanya.
Whereas evidence of drive and spirit of sport is there, the documentary does sometimes fall flat due to sporting documentary tropes, almost making the film predictable and arranged.
