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    Glena

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    Documentary about a single mother who is an amateur cage fighter. When her meteoric rise shocks the mixed martial arts world, she decides to risk it all for her shot at the big time.

  • Release Date

    2013-01-01

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
  • Tagline

    Everyone Fights for Something

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  • Languages:

    English
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