Stories from those who choose to FIGHT
With a run time of 33 minutes, our pilot establishes the concept of Open Guard, where the host, Ben, trains and fights with athletes he later interviews. The pilot showcases 5 combat sport athletes as well as Ben's journey to understand fighters mindset.
Our featured fighters
Active MMA pro fighters, coaches and world champions that are part of our Open Guard Pilot.
Dave
Already two times world champion, at 41 years old, Dave is trying to start over to become champion again.
Gee
Everything was looking good for Gee to turn pro and have the career he was dreaming about, but he never was able to get a fight.
Sijara
Sijara is a pro UFC fighter. She shares her perspective on being a female fighter and what flying for a fight in Las Vegas looks like.
Shy
Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach with a lifetime worth of fight experience. In the ring or not who got out of trouble thanks to boxing.
Jamal
MMA veteran now coaching a handful of pro fighters, with a unique message for those who want to sacrifice everything to become champions.
Ben
Host and director of Open Guard, as he steps into the ring for the first time and see what the reality of being a fighter is.