The Arena

Thirty-eight amateur fighters enter The Arena. Ciryl Gane, Cédric Doumbè and BSD kick off the competition with an endurance and striking test.

After the competitors pair off in a fast-paced relay challenge, the winners pick their opponents in a series of unique elimination bouts.

After an injury and surprise wins shake up the sudden-death bouts, Benoît Saint Denis and Cédric Doumbè draft their teams from the remaining fighters.

A group challenge tests the unity of Team BSD and Team Doumbè. Four fighters train for elimination bouts with coaches Nicolas Ott and Mehdi Otmane.

A tactical pool challenge gives the winners a matchmaking edge in the elimination bouts. Tensions flare in training between two of Benoît's fighters.