The combat duels begin after the power test. Tyler Robbins issues an open challenge and Ewan Ellis answers, sparking a heated spar the crowd fuels by reminding everyone Ewan 'used his face to steal the guy's girlfriend.' The fight earns cheers. Later Maximus pleads, 'Father, let me go next,' and his father warns him to be careful. A mocking contestant dares opponents and then abruptly reveals a hidden power. Jabari is taunted for dodging; he refuses to dodge and readies a counter. The episode closes with a sneering insult lobbed at a rival, leaving the next clash uncertain.