Laughs and Punches: A Comedy Collection of No-Holds-Barred Fighting Films

Description: A group of misfit athletes are recruited to replace striking professional football players. The film's humor arises from their unconventional tactics and the chaos they bring to the game.

Fact: Keanu Reeves did most of his own stunts in the film. The movie was inspired by the 1987 NFL strike.

Description: A man pretends to be intellectually disabled to compete in the Special Olympics and win money to help his cousin. The film's humor is derived from the ridiculous situations he finds himself in.

Fact: The film was controversial upon release but was made with the cooperation of the Special Olympics. Johnny Knoxville did extensive research to portray his character respectfully.

Description: A group of misfits enter a dodgeball tournament to save their gym from being taken over. The film's humor is in the absurdity of the sport and the characters' antics.

Fact: The film was initially conceived as a documentary about dodgeball. Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller improvised many of their scenes.

Description: This remake of the 1974 film features Adam Sandler as a disgraced former quarterback who organizes a football team in prison. The film includes comedic elements in the training and game scenes, making it a fun watch.

Fact: The film was shot at the old Texas Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Burt Reynolds, who starred in the original, also appears in this version.

Description: A former ping pong prodigy is recruited by the FBI to infiltrate a criminal mastermind's underground ping pong tournament. The film's comedic take on the sport and the spy genre makes it a unique addition to this list.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life story of Forrest Gump's table tennis career. Christopher Walken's character was originally written for John Malkovich.

Description: Three adult friends, who were bullied as kids for being unathletic, form a baseball team to take on the local bullies. The film's humor comes from their ineptitude and the absurdity of their challenges.

Fact: Rob Schneider, who stars in the film, also co-wrote the screenplay. The film features cameos from several sports figures.

Description: While not strictly a comedy, this film has its humorous moments as a high school student gets involved in the underground fight scene. The over-the-top fight sequences and character dynamics provide comic relief.

Fact: The film features real-life MMA fighters like Rashad Evans and Heath Herring. It was originally titled "Get Some."

Description: A high school biology teacher takes up mixed martial arts to raise money for his school's music program. The film combines slapstick comedy with the adrenaline of the fight scenes, offering a heartwarming and funny narrative.

Fact: Kevin James, who plays the lead, trained with real MMA fighters for his role. The film was inspired by the real-life story of a teacher who did the same.

Description: This film follows a delusional taekwondo instructor who dreams of becoming a martial arts legend. His journey into the world of underground fighting is both hilarious and cringe-worthy, making it a perfect fit for this collection.

Fact: Danny McBride, who stars in the film, also co-wrote the script. The film was shot in just 19 days.

Description: A deaf wrestler, played by Adam Carolla, takes up amateur boxing to prove his worth. The film's humor comes from the protagonist's unique perspective and the absurdity of his underdog story.

Fact: Adam Carolla, known for his podcasting, wrote and starred in this film, which was his first leading role in a feature film.