In the episode "Fifty Fists," Jenks went to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and moved in with professional MMA fighter Anthony "Showtime" Pettis. Jenks and his film crew followed Pettis as he intently studied for and prepared to fight one of his biggest matches in his career. Not only does Pettis' career depend on him winning the upcoming match, but also the financial well-being of his family. Jenks showed the audience the tough exterior of a man who fights for a living, but also a side of Pettis that many don't see - the tender interior of a man who fights for his community and family he loves so dearly.
'Fighting is about so much more than just punching and kicking.' Every fighter, no matter what their story, is someone's son and although they're fighting alone, they're never just fighting for themselves.
- Pat Berry, Pettis' best friend and trainer, as told by Andrew Jenks
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