Mixed Martial Arts Fighter
Clip: Season 7 Episode 11 | 3m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Guatemalan immigrant Felipe Martinez Donis is a highly-ranked mixed martial arts fighter.
At 15, Felipe joined his Guatemalan immigrant father at his new home in the western Wisconsin town of Arcadia. Arriving in the dead of winter, speaking no English, Felipe faced a rough adjustment. By throwing himself into school activities, especially the wrestling team, he found a supportive team and the help he needed to thrive. His success continues as an undefeated mixed martial arts fighter.
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Mixed Martial Arts Fighter
Clip: Season 7 Episode 11 | 3m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
At 15, Felipe joined his Guatemalan immigrant father at his new home in the western Wisconsin town of Arcadia. Arriving in the dead of winter, speaking no English, Felipe faced a rough adjustment. By throwing himself into school activities, especially the wrestling team, he found a supportive team and the help he needed to thrive. His success continues as an undefeated mixed martial arts fighter.
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