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Jake Shields Appears in Fight Life

Posted by MMA Worldwide Staff on the 16 April 2010 | View Comments

Starring three different fighters in different points in their career, Fight Life brings you a spectrum. From the 15 long minutes inside the cage to the countless hours in the gym, this new profession of mixed-martial arts has finally flourished into mainstream America. The evolution of the sport within the last ten years from an underground sport to Spike TV and CBS has surprised all nay-sayers who a decade ago said the sport would never survive 2000. Along with this new sport comes the lifestyle of professional fighters who are paving the way for the next big thing.

"Highest of high, lowest of lows" a fighter once told me about the sport of MMA. In the spirit of capturing this new modern phenomenon, Fight Life chronicles the early struggles of the sport of MMA through the lives of our selected fighters. Focusing on our three main protagonists' lives both inside and outside of the ring, we offer the behind the scenes view of both the triumphant and inglorious times the fighters go through in their daily lives. From the moment of victory every fighter is chasing after, to the devastating knockout in defeat, we follow these fighters during their journey chasing a dream few dare.

James Z. Feng
Writer/Director/Producer

James Z. Feng is an award-winning indie filmmaker (600, Drowning) shooting his first feature documentary with Fight Life. An accomplished actor with many credits, James dedicated himself into filmmaking after his debut film 600 made a splash in the international film festival scene. Not a fan in using other people's money to shoot his own projects, James works multiple jobs to support and fund his own films. Until he has a project worthy of investment, he feels he should continue financially supporting his own films with his own two hands. James lives by the following motto: "Passion, Hard work, Perseverance."