Ryan Caulder is Ali Jahani's teammate and friend, helping him adjust to college life and supporting his goal of paying for his mother's medical care. He introduces Ali to underground fighting, gives him money, objects when Duke creates an unfair match, and later trains Ali in takedowns, striking, and endurance.
Richard is Sofia's former partner, whose infidelity causes her to leave both him and their home. Although their relationship has ended, Sofia remains emotionally stuck on him for part of the story, making Richard an important source of the personal uncertainty that she must overcome.
Bryan Craig has 10 screen credits in a career dating back to 2005. Signature works include Good Trouble, Women Is Losers, American Fighter. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.