Azov Films Boy Fights Xxvi Buddy Brawl Deleted Scenes 13 Best

The scene: Mid-round, a lace snaps. The referee doesn’t stop the clock. The boy reties it while dodging half-hearted kicks. Why cut: “Not exciting.” Why essential: It’s the most authentic moment of amateur sport ever captured.

Yes, there was a second fight. After the official match ends in a tie (a forgotten rule), the coaches lock the gym doors. The "Buddy Brawl" doesn’t end until one boy cannot stand. The deleted finale shows 11 more minutes of fighting, including a brutal sequence where both boys use torn banner poles as weapons. This footage was deemed "too realistic" and shelved indefinitely. The scene: Mid-round, a lace snaps

What it is: A silent, black-and-white B-roll of the two main “buddies” (Dima & Sergei) standing on a rusty industrial scale. Why it was cut: No dialogue, no action. Just tension. Why it’s a top scene: The way Sergei cracks his knuckles while looking at his own feet tells a backstory the main film never delivered. Why cut: “Not exciting

Rare: Both boys shoot for a double-leg at the exact same second. They collide mid-air, bounce off, and land sitting down, staring at each other. Deleted: “Too comedic for the tone.” Reality: It’s the most honest depiction of equal skill. The "Buddy Brawl" doesn’t end until one boy cannot stand

In the theatrical version, the rules of the titular "Buddy Brawl" (a no-holds-barred, two-man elimination match) are explained in 20 seconds. The deleted scene runs 4 minutes and features a council of former Azov champions detailing the real stakes: the loser must not only leave the gym but publicly renounce his fighting name. This adds unbearable tension.

Description: After the final bell (which was cut from the main film), the boys don’t hug. They don’t raise hands. They just sit cross-legged on the mat, back-to-back, breathing. Then, without looking, they reach back and clasp hands for 52 seconds. No words. Why deleted: The director felt it “didn’t fit the fighting brand.” Why it’s the best: It’s the truest ending. Not a winner. Not a loser. Just two boys who fought and stayed friends.