“Boyka: Undisputed” is the fourth entry in the “Undisputed” series. These films have some of the most brutal fight sequences ever featured in martial arts films. Unlike the previous films, this one does not take place in a prison. Aside from that though, it’s pretty much just more of the same. The fights are so darn good that we don’t mind the fact that the rest of the film isn’t so innovative.

Yuri Boyka (Scott Adkins “Ip Man 4: The Finale”, “Undisputed III: Redemption”) is now a free man after escaping prison in the last film. Now, he’s in Ukraine and he’s on his way to entering a big tournament but begins to question his faith and his whole life when he learns that he accidentally killed another fighter in his last match. He decides to head to Russia to make peace with the family of the man he killed. However, he finds he has to fight for the wife’s freedom from mobsters.

Scott Adkins continues to impress as Yuri Boyka. He really has created an engaging character that is way more complex than the characters in the vast majority of martial arts films. His Russian accent is great and his fighting skills are just phenomenal. The other fighters are impressive too. One of the fighters is just colossal and looks more like a monster than a man. The other characters are okay.

I think I liked “Undisputed III” a little better just because there was more variety with the fights because different fighters were using different styles. However, “Boyka” is a really good addition to the franchise. If you like intense martial arts action then you’re going to really enjoy seeing the violent and skilful fights that make this movie rather satisfying to watch. Scott Adkins really deserves more respect and the “Undisputed” sequels he’s done really deserved theatrical releases.