S25, E8: There's only one quarterfinal spot left to be filled and the two fighters selected for the wildcard matchup waste no time getting back to training. The coaches put all their energy and attention into helping the two welterweights correct their weaknesses in order to avoid another loss. One fighter prepares to throw high volume while the other works on movement in order to setup his takedowns. At the weigh-in, things take an unusual turn as a competitor makes a special request to both teams. The wildcard bout delivers a stunning result and everyone comes together during an emotional moment after the fight. The coaches and teams get together to announce the quarterfinals and the fighters face off to kick off the next phase of the tournament. At practice, a losing fighter takes on a coaching role and helps prepare a teammate who is up next. Meanwhile, his opponent seems quite confident that this is his fight to lose. The time comes for Dana's favorite part of the season and the coaches are set to face off in an epic tetherball game for the coaches challenge. Cody and TJ are forced to put their balancing skills to the test as they play the game atop two balancing beams setup over a swimming pool. Finally, the first two quarterfinalists enter the octagon and the first semifinalist emerges victorious.