Brandon Ricetti

32 fighters battle for 16 spots in a competition pitting Europe against the United States.

The teams and their coaches react to the latest fight announcement in their respective locker rooms. Meanwhile, last episode's loser struggles with the agonizing pain of defeat while his teammates try to console him.

An unorthodox fighter from Team Faber faces one of the top competitors of Team Europe in the fifth fight of the season. After UFC Bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw arrives to help Urijah, Conor calls him a traitor, causing all hell breaks lose.

Shortly after a coin toss decides which team gets to pick the first preliminary fight, coach Conor McGregor gathers the European fighters and delivers a prepared speech outlining what his team can expect this season.

Urijah and Conor argue over coaching styles and a member of Team Faber skips practice. Meanwhile, American Tom Gallicchio faces off against Poland's Marcin Wrzosek in the third preliminary match of the competition.