Fight Factory - Episode Guide

Blood is shed & champions are made in this intense behind-the-scenes look inside AKA gym, where MMA legends Cain Velasquez, Daniel Cormier, Jon Fitch & Josh Koscheck grapple with the personal & professional pitfalls & triumphs that make champions.

A battle boils over at AKA and the fighters' brotherhood is bruised when Josh Koscheck has an explosive falling out with AKA owner Javier Mendez. Can a rookie brawler being prepped for his first pro fight by Cain Velasquez fill Koscheck's shoes?

AKA is rocked by personal and professional battles as Wayne Phillips fights to stay respected in MMA, Jon Fitch is blindsided by ex-training partner Josh Koscheck's enticing invitation to leave AKA, and Phil Baroni is humbled by his biggest fan.

Lingering tension from Josh Koscheck's split with AKA amps up his training for his first post-AKA fight with Johnny Hendricks, who famously K.O.'d Kos' ex-training partner Jon Fitch. And Phil Baroni struggles to maintain his rep in and out of the ring.

Cain Velasquez faces a crushing hit to his career, and undefeated champ Daniel Cormier preps for a high-profile fight despite an injury. Kyle Cerminara gets an offer he can't refuse from Josh Koscheck's new gym, Dethrone.

Expectations are high for AKA's rising new stars Gabriel Carrasco and Luke Rockhold. Not to be outdone, Josh Koscheck's Dethrone gym makes attempts to get All-American college wrestler Chris Honeycutt to join the crew and sign an exclusive contract.

Putting a rocky past behind him, Justin Willis hopes to earn respect with a high-profile fight. And legendary brawler Phil Baroni is determined to stay in MMA despite concerns about his long-term health.

Tap out for a steady job or stay in MMA? Ron Keslar is faced with the tough decision, and Cain Velasquez's title loss comes as Daniel Cormier focuses on becoming AKA's next big champ at Strikeforce. Josh Thomson and Mike Kyle also tackle major fights.