Before the match, Yukiko informs Sakuma that both of them must take responsibility for the negative effects BES has had on Mac. It is revealed that Yoshimura brought the real data on Mac to Mikio and Yukiko, and that Mac and Maya asked for their help in revealing the truth and finishing the fight without entering Mac Time. Although Joe and Mac are evenly matched in the beginning of the fight, Joe goes down first due to his poor physical condition. However, Joe is able to come back and knocks down Mac in turn. Mac focuses on his family and is able to fight on at an exceptional level without entering Mac Time...