Ep. 8: Mac defeats Liu to become champion while his erratic behavior raises concerns
Aired on May 23, 2021
Liu and Mac begin their match, with Liu initially gaining the upper hand. Mac then unleashes a sudden, fierce counterattack known as "Mac Time," defeating Liu and becoming the new champion. Liu is hospitalized with serious injuries, prompting Yuri to express guilt to Joe about imposing her dreams on him. At home, Mac acts erratically and forcibly takes food from his son Miguel. Maya shares her concerns with Sakuma, who attributes the behavior to stress. Meanwhile, Yukiko reflects on a previous conversation with her brother, who suggested that "Mac Time" results from the negative effects of BES on the brain.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · Chief's Death and Joe's Resolve After the Tournament Victory
- Ep. 5 · Promised land answered that there is no messiah
- Ep. 6 · God offers his image to be stepped on despite admitting powerlessness
- Ep. 7 · Edison seeks Joe as sparring partner while Mac Rosario reflects on his past
- Ep. 8 · Mac defeats Liu to become champion while his erratic behavior raises concerns
- Ep. 9 · Joe and allies rebuild Gym Nowhere while Yukiko investigates ROSCO and Mac faces mental struggles
- Ep. 10 · Joe accepts Mac's challenge after Liu and Mac inspire him to overcome past failures
- Ep. 11 · Joe recovers and prepares for his final fight while Mac faces the truth of his past sacrifice.
- Ep. 12 · Mac reflects on his past while Joe trains for a defensive match against him.