This is the complete database of every documentary, docuseries, and feature-length film covering underground fighting, bare knuckle boxing, and related combat sports. Each entry includes production details, where to watch, and a brief description.
Feature-Length Documentaries
| Title | Year | Director | Runtime | Rating (IMDb) | Platform | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawg Fight | 2015 | Billy Corben | 87 min | 6.8/10 | Netflix, YouTube | Backyard fighting in Perrine, FL featuring Dada 5000 |
| Knuckle | 2011 | Ian Palmer | 97 min | 7.1/10 | Amazon, Tubi | 12-year chronicle of Irish Traveller bare knuckle feuds |
| Bare Knuckle | 2018 | Eric Aldana | 85 min | 5.9/10 | Amazon Prime | Rise of BKFC and modern bare knuckle revival |
| Streetfight | 2020 | Various | 78 min | 6.2/10 | YouTube | Underground fighting across multiple US cities |
| The Toughest Man Alive | 2017 | Sean Garvey | 72 min | 5.4/10 | Amazon Prime | Bobby Gunn's bare knuckle fighting career |
| Fists of Legend | 2013 | Kang Woo-suk | 116 min | 6.5/10 | Amazon, Tubi | Korean film about returning to underground fighting |
| Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story | 2005 | Dan Klores, Ron Berger | 83 min | 7.5/10 | HBO | Boxing history with underground elements |
| Tough Guy | 2016 | Todd Schroeder | 82 min | 6.1/10 | Amazon Prime | Small-town tough man competitions in America |
| Sunday Punch | 2018 | Steve Hogarty | 90 min | 5.8/10 | Streaming | UK unlicensed boxing scene |
| Bare Knuckle Fighting: The Untold Story | 2019 | Unknown | 75 min | 5.5/10 | YouTube | History of bare knuckle from prize rings to modern day |
| Haymon | 2021 | Various | 95 min | 6.0/10 | Streaming | Rise of underground boxing promotions |
| Concrete Jungle | 2022 | Independent | 68 min | 5.2/10 | YouTube | Inner city fight clubs in Detroit and Chicago |
| Last Man Standing | 2019 | Various | 88 min | 6.3/10 | Amazon | Brazilian Vale Tudo and its evolution |
Docuseries
| Title | Year | Seasons | Episodes | Platform | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fight World | 2018 | 1 | 5 | Netflix | Frank Grillo explores fighting cultures worldwide |
| Brawl | 2020 | 2 | 12 | YouTube Red | Amateur and underground fighting across America |
| Bare Knuckle Fight Club | 2017 | 1 | 3 | Vice TV | Inside the UK bare knuckle scene |
| Power Slap: Road to the Title | 2023 | 1 | 8 | TBS | Behind the scenes of Power Slap League |
| Streetbeefs: The Series | 2021 | Ongoing | 50+ | YouTube | Behind-the-scenes Streetbeefs content |
| Felony Fights (original series) | 2003-2008 | 5 | 25+ | DVD/archived | Controversial ex-convict fighting series |
| King of the Ring NZ | 2019 | 2 | 10 | TVNZ / YouTube | New Zealand pub boxing phenomenon |
| Top Dog: Inside the Circle | 2022 | 1 | 6 | YouTube | Behind the scenes of Top Dog FC |
| Strelka: Street Kings | 2020 | 1 | 4 | YouTube | Russian street fighting culture |
| Unsanctioned | 2024 | 1 | 8 | Streaming | Multi-org underground fighting docuseries |
| Blood & Bare Knuckles | 2023 | 1 | 4 | Discovery+ | BKFC behind-the-scenes access |
Short-Form Documentaries (Under 60 min)
| Title | Year | Runtime | Platform | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Underground | 2019 | 45 min | YouTube | Overview of global underground fighting |
| Guns Down Gloves Up | 2018 | 35 min | YouTube | Streetbeefs origin story and impact |
| Backyard Wars | 2017 | 42 min | YouTube | Backyard fighting in the American South |
| The Art of Nine Limbs | 2020 | 38 min | YouTube | Lethwei in Myanmar |
| Knuckle Up: BKFC's Rise | 2021 | 50 min | BKFC App | BKFC's journey to legitimacy |
| East Bay Rats: Club Life | 2019 | 28 min | YouTube | Oakland motorcycle club boxing nights |
| Calcio Storico: The Most Violent Sport | 2018 | 32 min | Vice YouTube | Florence's historic brutal sport |
| Russian Fight Club | 2020 | 40 min | YouTube | Strelka and Top Dog deep dive |
| KOTS: No Rules, No Mercy | 2021 | 30 min | YouTube | King of the Streets documentary |
| The Scrapyard | 2023 | 25 min | YouTube | Gig Harbor fight club profile |
| Bare Knuckle Britain | 2022 | 48 min | Channel 5 | UK bare knuckle scene overview |
| Mahatch: Ukraine's Fight Club | 2022 | 35 min | YouTube | Mahatch FC behind the scenes |
News & Investigative Reports
| Title | Year | Outlet | Format | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Bare Knuckle Boxing | 2018 | BBC | TV report | UK bare knuckle scene investigation |
| The Rise of Underground Fighting | 2019 | Vice News | Video report | Global underground fighting trend |
| Streetbeefs: Settling Beefs Without Bullets | 2019 | CBS News | TV segment | Streetbeefs feature story |
| Power Slap Controversy | 2023 | ESPN | TV report | Medical concerns about slap fighting |
| Backyard Boxing in America | 2020 | HBO Real Sports | TV segment | Underground boxing investigation |
| Bare Knuckle's Big Business | 2022 | Business Insider | Video report | BKFC's commercial growth |
| The World of Calcio Storico | 2021 | BBC Sport | TV report | Florence's violent traditional sport |
| Inside Russia's Fight Clubs | 2021 | Channel 4 | TV report | Strelka and Top Dog FC |
Fictional Films Inspired by Underground Fighting
| Title | Year | Director | Stars | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fight Club | 1999 | David Fincher | Brad Pitt, Edward Norton | 8.8/10 | The cultural touchstone (fictional) |
| Snatch | 2000 | Guy Ritchie | Brad Pitt, Jason Statham | 8.3/10 | Traveller bare knuckle boxing subplot |
| Undisputed (series) | 2002-2019 | Various | Various | 6.0-7.2/10 | Prison fighting franchise |
| Never Back Down | 2008 | Jeff Wadlow | Sean Faris | 6.6/10 | Underground MMA teen drama |
| Warrior | 2011 | Gavin O'Connor | Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton | 8.2/10 | MMA drama with underground elements |
| Girlfight | 2000 | Karyn Kusama | Michelle Rodriguez | 7.0/10 | Female underground boxing |
| Green Street Hooligans | 2005 | Lexi Alexander | Elijah Wood | 7.4/10 | Hooligan fight culture |
Viewing Guide by Interest
| Interest | Start With | Then Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Backyard fighting | Dawg Fight | Streetbeefs: The Series |
| Bare knuckle history | Knuckle | Bare Knuckle Fighting: The Untold Story |
| BKFC specifically | Bare Knuckle (2018) | Blood & Bare Knuckles |
| Global fighting cultures | Fight World | The Art of Nine Limbs |
| Russian underground scene | Russian Fight Club | Top Dog: Inside the Circle |
| UK scene | Bare Knuckle Britain | Sunday Punch |
| Getting inspired to fight | Dawg Fight | Tough Guy |
| Understanding the industry | Unsanctioned | The Rise of Underground Fighting |
How to Access
| Platform | Free Content | Paid Content | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Short docs, fan edits, full fights | YouTube Premium originals | Free access to most content |
| Netflix | Dawg Fight, Fight World | Subscription required | High-quality productions |
| Amazon Prime | Multiple titles | Subscription + rentals | Largest paid catalog |
| Tubi | Knuckle, others | Free with ads | Free feature films |
| BKFC App | Limited clips | PPV + documentary content | BKFC-specific content |
| Vice TV/YouTube | Short-form docs | Full series behind paywall | Investigative content |