Fighting is in Nick Sasso’s blood—literally. Related to Jake LaMotta, Sasso grew up watching boxing with his father, and started in on the sweet science himself at a young age. Later, he became a devoted MMA fan, showing his father the greatest fights the sport had to offer, and making the argument it was superior to boxing. Sasso himself moved on to Muay Thai, but professionally he was always set upon a career in filmmaking.
He began in visual effects, making a name for himself in high profile advertising work, as well as on landmark shows such as The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire.