Jean-Claude Van Damme stars as Lyon Gaultier, a member of the French Foreign Legion who deserts his post in order to come to America and help the family of his murdered brother. But crossing the U.S. without a penny to his name proves difficult. Lyon then takes up the sport of bare-knuckle fighting, earning him the money to reach his destination and support his loved ones. But with the Foreign Legion hot on his trail, will he ever find peace?