The Challenger: Battleground

12 of the best male and female fighters from around the world descend on the magical island of Langkawi to live and train together and fight it out in a brutal knockout competition in this Emmy-nominated series back by popular demand.

With the first men's fight out of the way, all eyes are now fully focused on the women warriors. Friendships are tested and allegiances tried as the first ever female bout in Challenger history is decided. Who will be victorious?

Emotions are high after the first female fight in Challenger history, with good friends battling each other. It is Goliath Vs. Goliath for the next male fight. But will stamina and technique prevail, or will brute strength win the day?

Shocking revelations shake things up in the fight camp just ahead of the second female fight. A cancer survivor must face the fight camp favorite for a spot in the semi-finals. Will her strength out of the ring be enough in the ring?

The long-storied rivalry between US Vs. Mexico continues in a battle between an unfettered beast looking to destroy and a hungry underdog with nothing to lose and ready to shock the world.

Will the veteran American be able to make her experience in the ring count and end her career on top, or will the tall Mexican be able to use her height advantage to avenge her husband and her country?

The first match-up of the Semi-finals is an exciting USA Vs. USA bout. Will the Thor-like muscle man dominate as he did against the biggest name of the competition or will the dangerous KO machine strike again?

It's the semi-finals. Will the dangerous KO machine strike again? Will the competition's most impressive make her second chance count? Will the confident Southpaw be able to defeat the beast? Who will rise to the challenge?

In the semi-finals, one of the competition's strongest battles its most impressive, and an unknown fighter battles a 3-time gold medalist. When the final bell rings, who will advance to the finals, and who will be hanging it up?

The final female fight sees the tall, sharp Mexican wage war against one of the competition's youngest, the Aussie fight camp favorite who is hungry to step out of the shadow of her legendary dad. Who will rise to the challenge?

Will the young Australian take the belt or will the fiery Mexican be able to put Mexico on the map inspiring girls at home? Will the human KO machine earn the US its first win, or will the Finn with the heart of a Thai, claim the victory?