Halle Berry as a beaten-down MMA fighter? Spot the similarity
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Halle Berry says learning MMA for her new film 'Bruised' was 'the hardest thing I've ever done in my professional career' - MMA Fighting
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Halle Berry as a beaten-down MMA fighter? Spot the similarity
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Bruised' review: Halle Berry tells a gritty, yet predictable tale set in MMA world - MMA Fighting
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Halle Berry Is A True Fight Fan
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Halle Berry Is A True Fight Fan