Catching Lightning

Catching Lightning

Catching Lightning

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Catching Lightning

2023- 2023

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

7.0(1 votes)

Returning Series

Documentary

Crime

Overview

The story of MMA fighter, 'Lightning' Lee Murray, who brawled his way from the mean streets of South London all the way to the UFC - and then took part one of the largest bank heists of all-time.

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