After a public declaration from Marisol, Hector's rematch with Whittaker is cancelled. Ray enlists the help of Lena and Daryll to ensure the match with Whittaker will proceed. An angry neighbor confronts Ray and Abby about Conor's reckless behavior. Teresa's family has her committed to a mental hospital after her postpartum depression worsens.
TC asks Magnum to take on a case to help acquit the father of one of his young football players who is accused of murder.
16 up-and-coming middleweights and 16 promising light heavyweights face off in a day of elimination fights, hoping to secure a spot in the competition. UFC President Dana White, along with coaches BJ Penn and Frankie Edgar, watch ringside as the fighters go to battle. Coaches pick their squads and the first fight matchup is announced.
After losing the first fight, Frankie Edgar brings in famed BJJ black belt Renzo Gracie to work with his team. While Team Penn's Daniel Spohn uses free time at the house to work on training techniques, Team Edgar preacher Todd Monaghan holds a sermon.
8 middleweights and 8 light heavyweights move into the fighter house and the tournament kicks off with a matchup between Irishman Cathal Pendred and the Mexican-born Hector Urbina. At weigh-ins, Coaches BJ Penn and Frankie Edgar must pull their heated fighters apart.
