Upstart

Hard times are a fact of life for Evan Gatlin. Forced by circumstance to act as the guardian of two young children, he struggles to provide a stable life for them. But a chance meeting with a beautiful female MMA fighter changes everything, and reawakens the competitive fire within him.

Mallory Bolton, a rising star in the mixed-martial arts scene, aims to reach the national stage and stake her claim as one of the best fighters in the world. But in order to do that she must improve her grappling abilities, and when the new arrival shows some of his skills her weaknesses become even more glaring.

In order for both of them to advance they must learn to work with each other, teaching their partner their skills and pushing them to improve. As they train their lives begin to intertwine, but the balance remains fragile. For the fierce competition in the MMA world is always looking to dethrone champions and knock down a young upstart...