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.

An ice bath and a brutal obstacle course test the fighters' mental limits, but the winners gain control of the quarterfinal matchups.

The quarterfinals continue. Amid armlocks and submissions, friendship is set aside as two of Cédric's fighters face off in the cage.

The remaining athletes visit Thailand for the unique chance to train with Georges St-Pierre ahead of the bouts that will decide the finale's matchups.

The semifinals continue in Thailand as the remaining contestants face old sparring partners and push past new injuries to keep their title hopes alive.

The four finalists square off in Paris' Adidas Arena with a career-defining pro contract and €100,000 on the line — but who will raise the belts?