Anderson works two jobs to support his family. On a busy day, he prepares for his first major tournament and fights to save the life of his newborn son.

Anderson travels to Japan for the biggest fight of his career to date, but cultural differences and unanswered questions in his family environment reduce his chances of victory.

As an MMA champion, Anderson now has a new goal: He wants to become a global idol. A new manager supports him and suddenly everyone wants Spider! But fame has its price.

Will Anderson continue to fight or live off his fame as Spider? Because of a bitter loss, Anderson begins to mend relationships that have suffered because of his success.

After a hard-fought victory, we go back to Anderson's youth and examine the beginnings of his career, his relationship with his family and the dangers of the city of Curitiba.