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El Pantera is a documentary film that chronicles the rise of Mexican UFC star Yair Rodriguez as he strives to become the first ever Mexican born UFC champion.
Top billed cast
Yair RodríguezHimself
Marco BeltránHimself
Alex CaceresHimself
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