Undisputed III: Redemption

Plot synopsis:
Years have passed since Yuri Boyka suffered a humiliating defeat and a broken knee at the hands of George "Iceman" Chambers. Humbled by his injury, he has relegated to becoming the prison janitor. Meanwhile, mob boss Gaga has expanded his prison tournament enterprise into an inter-prison tournament called the Prison Spetz Competition (PSC), which gathers the best prison fighters from around the globe to compete for a chance at a cleared record and early release. As Boyka hears the preliminaries taking place within his prison, as well as failing in his parole, he begins training privately to bring his knee back into fighting shape. Just after current champion Vladimir Sykov defeats his opponent in the final round of the prison's tournament, Boyka challenges him on the spot and swiftly defeats him, thus becoming the Russian representative for the PSC.
Boyka is transferred to Gorgon prison in the Republic of Georgia where he is joined by a diverse group of eight international prison fighters. Though the fighters are allowed one hour each day for training, they are still grouped into the general population for hard labor while Colombian fighter and local inmate Raul "Dolor" Quiñones is given private sparring sessions and a regimen of performance-enhancing drugs. During his stay, Boyka gets into odds with an American boxer Jericho "Turbo" Jones who is shown to be disrespectful, insubordinate, and a loudmouth. He also reminds Boyka of Chambers. Boyka, Turbo, Dolor, and Brazilian fighter Andriago Silva advance to the second round of the tournament while the losing fighters are sent home, only to be shot dead by waiting guards.
The next day, Turbo instigates a fight with Boyka before both men are thrown into solitary confinement. They are eventually released due to some manipulations by their managers Gaga and Mafia Don Gio Farnatti, who are old friends and rivals. Upon hearing of the prison's treatment of their fighters, the two mob bosses confront Warden Kuss, but PSC mastermind Rezo explains to them that the tournament has always been fixed to ensure the "highest profit at the lowest risk". He advises them to liquefy their assets and place their bets on Dolor to ensure their profit. Realizing that the loyalty to their fighters only extend to their payout, Gaga and Farnatti agree to this arrangement. Meanwhile, Boyka and Turbo slowly develop a trust in each other and focus their attention at beating Dolor in the tournament. They both start using the hard labor as part of their training. With Turbo's attitude eroding, he starts showing signs that his ego evolved from a highly disciplined past as a U.S. Marine. In addition to reciting, "Improvise, Adapt, Overcome" as part of his training, he recommends some holistic medicine for Boyka to soothe his knee.
In the semi-finals, Boyka defeats Silva by making him tap out to a triangle choke; he helps his opponent up and commends him for a good fight. Realizing that Boyka and Turbo are stronger than predicted, Rezo and Warden Kuss arrange to have the guards beat Turbo to a bloody pulp. When the prisoners are taken for the next round of hard labor, Boyka tries to convince Turbo into escaping rather than face Dolor wounded. Knowing that Turbo used to be in the military, the plan is to escape to the forest where the security is lightest and survive long enough to eventually get in touch with the black market. Turbo initially disagrees, until another prisoner reveals that the losers are executed. Caught trying to break their chain, the two fight off the guards long enough to get a key. Freed, Turbo makes a run for the forest.
Boyka is returned to the prison where he is confronted by Rezo, Warden Kuss, and Gaga. Knowing he has lost all support, he commits himself to ruining their wagers by defeating Dolor in the newly improvised final round. Dolor takes an early lead with his exceptionally quick hand blocks and strikes, as well as exacerbating the problems with Boyka's weak knee by using a submission hold on it. Deprived of his kicking ability and agility, Boyka recovers first by relying on his endurance and pain tolerance, persevering past some devastating hits. It looks like the fight is over when he is kicked out of the ring, but when he catches a glimpse of the mop and bucket used for sopping up blood after the bouts, which bears a striking resemblance to the ones he used during his training, he returns into the ring before the ten-count. Remembering Turbo's mantra, "Improvise, Adapt, Overcome," he takes the blood-soaked pad off the mop and ties it around his knee. Forced to adapt, he begins using a new style mixing in elements of grappling, dirty boxing head-butts and elbows, wrestling, and wu-shu. Dolor, in a final moment of rage, breaks his shin against Boyka's knee block, ending the match.
Desperate and despondent, Farnatti confronts Warden Kuss and shoots Rezo over the money that he's lost before being shot by the warden himself. Despite winning the tournament, Boyka is not allowed to go free because the guards have not found Turbo. Because Boyka was responsible for his escape, the arrangement is that Turbo will remain free while Boyka will be transferred back to his original prison, to which Boyka responds that he does not care — he has proven his point. Like the other prisoners, Boyka is instead taken out to be shot, but he is rescued at the last minute by Turbo. The duo retreat to a waiting car where Gaga sits inside with a suitcase of money. He reveals that he always knew Boyka was the best fighter in the world, especially when he was angry, so he bet all of his money on him all along and deceived the other managers — even going so far as to rescue and hide Turbo when he escaped. Boyka decides to part ways, finally revealing his first name, Yuri, to Turbo. In turn, Turbo confesses that his real name is "Jericho," not realizing that Boyka has a special appreciation for religious references. In gratitude, he thanks Turbo for "bringing down the walls" and setting him free. Turbo then requests a match with Boyka in future and Boyka accepts. As the car leaves, Boyka happily walks with the money filled briefcase toward freedom laughing joyfully.

Tags: cult, violence

Review:
Strong fighting movie with predictable plot but still good..
You will enjoy him and supporting actors; Mykel Shannon Jenkins aka Turbo and Mark Ivanir as Gaga.For once, not the average crap of usual action movie "alone against the world".
This is a packed with action movie about an international prison mma tournament.Fighting scenes are superb done for a low budged movie made in post communist industrial bankruptcy of Eastern Europe.All in all a good movie, good script , decent acting and again superb fights.
I am not going to say too much about the movie because I don't want to present any "spoilers," but I have to say this is one of the top action movies out, although very under the radar.I first watched Undisputed I without ever knowing what it was, just saw it lying around at my friends house and watched it.
It seems like as far as the plots and action sequences go, they keep getting better.
But I have to say I was more than pleased that they brought Boyka back to fight, since he lost in the last movie.Overall, very good movie if you are into movies like Bloodsport, or Kickboxer.
Didn't take a ton of special effects and sex scenes to make it a great movie, the fighting was just phenomenal..
With a movie from direct-to-DVD kings Nu Image/Millennium Pictures, you know that you'll at least get good production values.
When one of their movies has Isaac Florentine as the director, you know you are going to get some spectacular action sequences.
I will admit that the script is pretty standard for this kind of thing - we never really get into the head of the protagonist and learn what is driving him, the bad guys also have no real personality, and how a couple of the characters managed to get together in the last few minutes of the movie is never explained.
We watch them because we want some good action, and this movie without doubt has that.
I've enjoyed all the "Undisputed" movies, and if they make a fourth entry in the series, I'll definitely be there..
Yes, it's not your typical drama with an extraordinary plot or character development but for a movie that had a low budget and was so under the radar it delivered, and delivered really really really good.Scott Adkins deserves more credit and more film deals, because not only he's an amazing fighter/stuntman, he's also a pretty damn good actor as opposed to other "fighters" making movies (I won't point fingers, but there's a guy always whispers in movies)..Bottom line is : Choreography is great, fight scenes are great, plot is really good, acting is really good..
This has got to be one of the greatest fighting movies of all time!
That's just awesome and original!I would recommend this movie to anyone who loves to watch fights such as boxing, ufc, mma, strikeforce, etc..
I didn't expect much from this movie being the third one and classed as a B movie, but i have to say if you like one and two and you love action/fighting movies this is top notch.
The acting isn't the best in the world, but action movies never are, Boyka is awesome and this is my favourite action movie for a while by far.I know he was the bad guy type in number 2, but you soon warm to him here, it is a bit predictable.
I think there will be a 4th installment too and ill be waiting for it.A good fun action movie with quality fighting scenes, blood, corruption and a mean Russian :).
Russian prison, Yuri Boyka, Scott Adkins, Undisputed 3, redemption.
Yuri Boyka (Scott Adkins) is a disgraced, disabled former champion prison fighter, having had his right leg broken by George 'Iceman' Chambers (Michael Jai White) in a Russian prison.
Boyka learns of an international prison tournament (SPC) and enters to regain his honor and prove himself as the 'most complete fighter'.Adkins once again animates the character with his energetic, acrobatic martial art stunts.
Fans of the trilogy will surely tell you that Undisputed II and III are far better films than the first.
Scott Adkins returns as Uri Boyka and his martial arts moves are top notch.
Look out for Scott Adkins because he's definitely got some talent and he looks a little like Ben Affleck only with acting skills.
Make sure you watch Undisputed II first for the full experience and to see Michael Jai White kick butt..
Action movies usually don't get good ratings, but Undisputed 3: Redemption is surprisingly inspiring.
It's an action move, it's all about fighting.And i must stay I've never seen anything like that, it's a truly masterpiece, the choreography and skilled athletes really pulled it off..It's the entrance towards contemporary action films as it takes evertyhing to the next level..
It's one of these films, that's unheard of and not very known out there, therefore you kind of hesitate to watch it because you don't want to waste your time on some crap, but it's certainly not the case.
Even the story itself was quite inspiring and interesting, definitely it wasn't just dry fights in the ring, obviously there was a meaning beyond that, which makes it even more interesting to watch.Scott Adkins has delivered an incredible performerance and has the potential to be next huge thing out there, it was spectacualar to witness elaborated stunts in such a way..
Scott Adkins once again nailed this new installment in the Undisputed series with his convincing martial arts skills and scary persona!Everything about this film was top notch, the action, suspense, directing, writing, and of course the outstanding martial arts choreography.
It's refreshing to finally have true martial arts films that are realistic and have a real story to tell with substance.Undisputed 3 is a great successor to Undisputed 2 and cant wait for the next one!"Boyka!
As Boyka hears the preliminaries taking place within his prison, as well as failing in his parole, he begins training privately to bring his knee back into fighting shape.
Here we follow Yuri Boyka (Scott Adkins of Barakapool and "Ninja" fame), the ultimate loser of the Undisputed final bout.
Amongst them talkative American Turbo (Mykel Shannon Jenkins) and Colombian bad-ass Dolor (Marko Zaror, best known from the exquisite "Mirageman" movie).Personally I'm not a big fan of such testosterone-charged tournament fight movies.
Admitedly it didn't turn out to be my flavour of fights, but the gritty high-octane brutality coupled with some immensely sound acting forced me to hand out a decent grade to this movie.
The action and fighting is top notch, although some may flinch given every hit and crack sends shivers down the spine given its realism.Both Jenkins and Adkins do great as the leads of the movie (the latter benefiting from playing a semi-illiterate introverted tough-guy), while supporting cast (including Mark Ivanir and Roberto Costanzo) never cause any hindrance to the story (however rudimentary it may be).
After being severely defeated in the second film and utterly broken Yuri Boyka has been resorted to cleaning toilets and less than a man.
I walked in not having much faith in a 3rd film but they delivered with the action and fight sequences.
this movie is the only best martial artist tournament film in the Undisputed film series.
So the third film in the Undisputed film series is the best martial arts film flick in my opinion that was released in the last years.
This is the only Undisputed film I have because of Scott Adkins I am a hug fan of the actor and I think Yuri Boyka is his best role.
The reason I did not get Undisputed II: Last Man Standing on Blu-ray was because I did not like Scott Adkins a bad guy and he lost a fight on the end but still the second one was a really good movie.Undisputed III: Redemption is the best sequel, better story, the fights scene's are practical well done.
This movie is f***** awesome it kicks the sh** out of Bloodsport III, Bloodsport III sucked Undisputed III: Redemption is the best of the best martial arts tournament movie in the last years.This series goes with lower and lower budget, but it gets (a lot) better and better.
The fight scenes are unbelievable, the story is good as well.
The fight scenes are unbelievable, the story is good as well.
Action movies usually don't get good ratings, but Undisputed III: Redemption is surprisingly inspiring.
The characteristic of Boyka is quite impressive.There was also the reason I just didn't like Boyka: Undisputed IV, because this film ended perfectly and it really did not need another sequel.Russian inmate Boyka, now severely hobbled by the knee injury suffered at the end of Undisputed 2.
But when a new prison fight tournament begins - an international affair, matching the best fighters from prisons around the globe, enticing them with the promise of freedom for the winner - Boyka must reclaim his dignity and fight for his position in the tournament.The fights are awesome they are well done well choreographed there aren't any slow motions in this real practical effects and real fights, real stunts are all well done.
This movie in the series is my favorite film of all time I love it.
This is Scott Adkins film and not Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning, Hard Target 2 or the next Undisputed sequel this movie kicks ass.
Mykel Shannon Jenkins was also good as Turbo, Boyka's friend and a cell mate I love the chemistry between them.The rating get's 10/10 my favorite personal martial arts flick.Undisputed III: Redemption is the third installment in franchise started by the 2002 action film Undisputed.10/10 Grade: Bad Ass Seal Of Approval Studio: Nu Image Starring: Scott Adkins, Mykel Shannon Jenkins, Mark Ivanir, Hristo Shopov, Robert Costanzo, Marko Zaror Director: Isaac Florentine Producer: Israel Ringel Writter: David N.
By the time I finished seeing Undisputed 2, I was shocked to find out that Boyka was portrayed by an English actor.....that was the level of enactment he did to bring the stereotypical Russian prisoner we all have in mind.I was absolutely blown away by the tribute montage ( using the song can't be touched by Roy JOnes Jr.) posted on Youtube and knew that I definitely needed to see this.I had gone to the barbershop three times to get the Boyka haircut...which he eventually used as the poster to his shop.This movie is a must watch for martial arts fans and Scott Adkins deserves more meatier roles in the future.
Adkins returns as Boyka, the prisoner who is an ace mixed martial arts fighter.
Watch it for Adkins and the action scenes.
Cult favourite Yuri Boyka is back and still "the most complete fighter in the world".
The reason this one is the best is because we get to see more Yuri plus the plot is better than the other films.
Yuri is in the first ever inter-prison fight tournament in which the winner gets his freedom.
So with this plot we get a lot more colorful characters and more great fight scenes.
Martial arts movie fans, this is a must watch.7/10.
Martial Arts fans: Should definitely give this movie a try !!.
So, having watched the trailers and pics I was expecting some Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) action and after watching it, I can just say that the movie just swept me off my feet.
The movie does have some really good fights.
The plot is predictable but the great MMA fights simply overshadow them.
Kudos to Yuri Boyka (Scott Adkins).
Excellent work by him on this one.Prison fights and Mixed Martial arts fans, you guys cannot afford to miss this one !!.
cant say i am very impressed with undisputed 3.it is like those 100s of badly directed Hollywood MMA action films.
wont recommend this film!The Chinese ,korean and Thailand's are still the best in action genre.Hollywood will continue to be a wannabe just like MMA is a wannabe Muay Thai..
Great action movie.
Then my brother told me that I must watch Undisputed movies, which I've never heard until now.
Like the second part, Undisputed 3 has great fighting scenes, great actors, with fantastic Sccot Adkins (the greatest movie fighter today).
I am the world's most complete fighter.This movie was a complete entertainer; I haven't seen the first two parts but this part was surely something!
No doubt the MMA fighting skills of the characters were real time and no strings attached; yes I mean no strings attached.The story may be considered on the lines of "condemned", but with noteworthy differences and twists, I would say the director "Isaac Florentine" and his special effects team has done a marvelous job with the fight sequences, story line and characters in hand.I would suggest everyone should give this movie a try and I am sure everybody would like it, even if you are not into combat and sparring.
No doubt the MMA fighting skills of the characters were real time and no strings attached; yes I mean no strings attached.The story may be considered on the lines of "condemned", but with noteworthy differences and twists, I would say the director "Isaac Florentine" and his special effects team has done a marvelous job with the fight sequences, story line and characters in hand.I would suggest everyone should give this movie a try and I am sure everybody would like it, even if you are not into combat and sparring.
Best martial arts movie of the time..
Scott Adkins is by far the best martial arts actor of the time, and also is the most underrated.
Also I'll like to see Marko Zaror ("Dolor", Chilean actor) in other action movies like this, he has the potential to do more, like a protagonic role.
The storyline is pretty weak, but it's compensated with the awesome fights and the bad-ass actors.
Because like I said before, the storyline is weak and some characters are one-dimensional, without the fights the movie would be a 4 or 5..
Although I didn't like the first movie, after watching part 2 I thought this franchise might have potential.
Yuri Boyka(Scott Adkins) who was the main villain in the second movie is back and this time he is the main character.
Unlike the previous movie, this time it's more like a tournament where bunch of convicts must fight each other in the ring and be the winner in order to get freedom.
I really liked how Yuri Boyka's amazing fighting skills and choreography is more explored in this one.
In fact this movie sort of does make Boyka seem like the most complete fighter in the world.
People who seen the previous Undisputed movies know that this franchise is about fighting and you will get good amounts of it and pretty good ones at that.
This movie has a good story too.
The only thing that stands out in this movie is the fighting scene.
All the fighting scene in this movies are amazing.
I watched the fighting scene more than 10 times.
"Undisputed III: Redemption" is just as well made as the 2nd one.Boyka (Adkins) is still in jail after the fight with Chambers (played by Michael Jai White).
All Boyka wants to do is fight again.
The best parts of the movie are the fighting sequences.
They are excellently choreographed and brutal.You can almost feel every punch and kick, because this is a punch-fighting movie, the plot is basically predictable and some of the acting is amateurish.Scott Adkins' fighting skills are amazing in this.
He executes one kick towards the end that is just devastating."Undisputed III" is one of the best DTV fighting movies in a long time and i definitely recommend it.For more insanity, please visit: comeuppancereviews.com.
For the record I was pretty hesitant to watch this film because of the involvement of Scott Adkins whom I still remember from the horrible ninja movie.
The action scenes are fantastically shot and are far better than those big budget movies, ie rocky balboa, etc.
The pace of the movie actually keeps one following the plot and the lead guy goes on to face tougher and tougher opponents, all when tingling you about how bad the knee could bother him.
I just felt pretty good watch the guys in this movie kicking ass and doing stunts, a straightforward movie that is well paced and well made..
One of, if not the best martial arts/action movie.
Undisputed 3 is exactly what you want from a martial arts movie.
No Hollywood style choppy/shaky cam, just good clean choreographed fights with actors who know what they're doing and put together to create non- stop epic fight scenes throughout the entire movie.Scott Adkins delivers yet again on his performance as Yuri Boyka, "the most complete fighter in the world" with this beautifully choreographed film as well as giving us a compelling character.
There's really nothing more to say other than if you want an amazing action movie that will leave you hyped then this is for you..
REDEMPTION is the third of the UNDISPUTED franchise and a straight-to-video martial arts flick that excels at what it does.
The genius move is to have Scott Adkins return as Boyka, not as the villain (although he's as tough as ever), but as the hero this time around.
Chief part is Boyka(Scott Adkins).
I'm a big fan of Boyka.Turbo is a good fighter too.
He is very strong and muscular.He is American.Turbo and Boyka are good friends.I think it was a good movie.
I guess they had to do something to make it more exciting, because the story and the acting just isn't capable.Also, I loved how the main character "cures" his knee injury - you know the one that looked and sounded like ripped tendons?
In the last fight, Boyka gets the beating of his life with healthy knee, and then miracle occurs and with bad knee he beats Dolor.