Never Back Down

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Jake, full of anger after his father’s death, is just starting to find a place for himself at his new Orlando high school – until Ryan, head of an underground MMA fight club, picks Jake out as a prime opponent. After being trounced by Ryan in front of the entire school, Jake begins training under the firm, moral guidance of a MMA master, where he learns how to fight… and how to avoid a fight. But it becomes obvious that a rematch will be inevitable if Jake wants to stop Ryan and his bullying, once and for all.

MRQE Metric: 41

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