Blow by Blow

Rigan Machado in His Feature Debut, the High-Stakes Film Screens April 28 at the TCL Chinese Theatre

HOLLYWOOD, CA – [April 14, 2025]

Blow for Blow is set to make its red carpet debut at Hollywood’s iconic TCL Chinese Theatre on Monday, April 28, 2025. Directed by renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master Rigan Machado, the film will debut with a full-throttle evening of celebrity arrivals, a live martial arts demonstration, and a screening followed by an exclusive Q&A and VIP afterparty.

Presented by Insurgence and Iris Indie Entertainment, Blow for Blow plunges audiences into the brutal world of underground fighting. The story follows a former gangster turned restaurant chef, whose son becomes entangled with his ex-mafia partners. Forced back into the criminal underworld, he must face trials of life and death to save his son—delivering a gripping tale of honor, betrayal, and redemption.

The cast features rising action stars Jean Machado, John Machado, Caleb Caldwell, Andreas Contogouris, Rafaela Gonçalves, Carolla Parmejano, Paulo Costa, Yasamina Kabisch, Cezar Galvão, and Tomm Voss.

Photo credit Rigan Machado