Matt embarks on a journey to fulfill his aspirations of becoming a world-class fighter. Along the way, he encounters Happy McBride, a former fighter whose glory days are behind him. Happy becomes Matt’s mentor, guiding him into the clandestine realm of MMA fighting. As Matt battles his way to the pinnacle of the sport, he discovers that love can be an even more formidable opponent when he falls for Happy’s daughter, Nikki.