MMA, Au-delà des coups
Directed by Simon Maisonobe
Written by Selim Derkaoui
Produced by Temps noir (Kévin Michel) and La Sueur
Broadcaster : France Télévisions – Slash
With the participation of France Télévisions, CNC and RTS
55′ – 2026
On June 14, 2026, Donald Trump hosts an MMA gala at the White House to celebrate his 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of US Independence.On June 14, 2026, Donald Trump hosts an MMA gala at the White House to celebrate his 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of US Independence. In just a few years, Mixed Martial Arts, with its cage-shaped octagon, spectacular knockouts, and star fighters, has established itself as “the” sporting and cultural phenomenon of our time. How can we explain this success? In what way is it a raw, spectacular reflection of our society’s violence and inequalities? What are the social and ideological stakes behind this sport? Through the eyes and words of fighters, journalists, and sociologists, this documentary tells the story of MMA, Au-delà des coups.