Fight or Flight

S27 E2: With the tournament now officially underway, Stipe Miocic and his coaching staff decide it's time to get the pranks started. Before practice, they redecorate Team Cormier's locker room by adding some questionable pictures to the walls. Stipe then turns his attention to his first featherweight fighter, who is extremely confident that his well-rounded game will be too much for his opponent to handle. As the blue team arrives for their practice session, they are surprised to find their defaced locker room. Cormier is amused and immediately retaliates in shocking fashion. During practice, a fighter loses his calm and proceeds to question Cormier's instructions. The two hash things out in front of their team. Back at the house, the fighters get to know each other and one of the featherweights opens up about his life. Through his home video footage, we find out about his recent move to a big gym and his life with his girlfriend. Nearby, his opponent shares his passion for fighting with one of his teammates. In his home video, we learn more about his day to day at the gym and get to meet his significant other. Back at practice, Team Cormier's upcoming featherweight reveals his analytical approach to the sport as he prepares for the bout. On fight day, the two fighters give it their all and the winner becomes the first featherweight semifinalist in the competition.