After the fight announcement, coach Cormier reveals to his team that he must leave for a few days, leaving Cain Velasquez in charge of training for the next bout. The fighters return home and one of them reveals that he is struggling with an injury. The next day, Team Miocic is back in the gym to prep a strong stand up specialist who is looking to finish his opponent with his striking. Back the house, Team Cormier's next competitor finds an interesting way to combat boredom, crafting a bow and arrow from scratch. Through his home video, he shares his passion for hunting and introduces us to his girlfriend and mother. Meanwhile, Team Miocic's fighter shares powerful war stories with his teammates. In his home video, we learn about the many tragedies that he lived through, how he found MMA and landed on his feet after leaving the army. As the fight approaches, Cain Velasquez and Cormier's assistant coaches work hard to prepare their fighter. Meanwhile, the injured fighter continues to worry about his situation and decides to visit the doctor for a diagnosis. The day of the fight both fighters give it all they have and the winner advances to the semifinals.