Beat on the Brat: The Glen

Key takeaways

The important points are the unarmed rules, the wager and the need to prepare for a close-quarters fight.

• Find César in The Glen The mission leads V to an outdoor meeting place in The Glen, where César Diego Ruiz explains the match and the stakes before combat begins.
• Treat it as an unarmed encounter Firearms and ordinary combat tactics are not the focus here. Melee attributes, Gorilla Arms, defensive cyberware and a build that can survive sustained close-range pressure are more relevant.
• Pay attention to the wager The pre-fight dialogue establishes what V risks, while the post-fight conversation determines what V keeps. Do not rush through the reward dialogue if you want to make a deliberate choice.
• The fight is optional This match belongs to a side quest line and is not required for the main story. It is useful for players pursuing boxing encounters, rewards or completion of the Beat on the Brat sequence.

Overview

Beat on the Brat: The Glen is one of the optional boxing matches in Cyberpunk 2077's Beat on the Brat quest line.

The match takes place in The Glen, where V meets César Diego Ruiz and accepts his challenge. As with the other Beat on the Brat encounters, the fight is conducted without conventional weapons, so preparation focuses on close-range survivability, timing and reliable damage during openings rather than firearm or grenade builds.

César's fight is also a wager. Before the bout begins, V and César agree on stakes that can include money and César's vehicle. The conversation gives V an opportunity to decide how much to risk and, after the fight, how to handle the reward. The exact outcome therefore depends not only on winning the boxing match but also on the response chosen around the wager.

The arena is an open area in The Glen rather than a conventional indoor ring. That space gives the fight more room for movement than some boxing encounters, but it does not remove the danger of being caught by repeated heavy attacks. Players who are struggling should approach the fight as a stamina and positioning test: block or evade incoming blows, punish recovery windows and avoid committing to long attack strings.

Completing the match advances V through the Beat on the Brat sequence and provides progress toward its later fights. The mission is not required to finish Cyberpunk 2077's main story, and the encounter can be treated as an optional side activity for characters who want a hand-to-hand challenge and its associated wager.

Where this sits

Requirements

Reach the relevant point in the Beat on the Brat quest line, then travel to The Glen and speak with César Diego Ruiz.

• RequiredBeat on the Brat must be availableThis encounter is presented as part of the Beat on the Brat quest line rather than as an unrelated street activity.
• RequiredTravel to The GlenThe match is arranged in The Glen. Use the mission marker to locate the meeting area and avoid starting combat before speaking with César.
• RecommendedA close-range build is recommendedInvestments that improve melee damage, stamina, blocking, dodging or survivability can make the boxing encounter more forgiving, but a particular build is not mandatory.
• RecommendedReview the wagerThe money and vehicle stakes are part of the conversation before the fight. Keep enough attention on the dialogue to understand what V is agreeing to risk.

Objectives

1. Go to The GlenTravel to the marked meeting location for the regional Beat on the Brat match.
2. Talk to César Diego RuizSpeak with César before entering the fight so the wager and rules are established.
3. Accept César's challengeChoose to proceed after hearing the terms of the boxing match.
4. Defeat César Diego RuizWin the unarmed bout using melee attacks, blocks, dodges and counterattacks.
5. Decide what to do with the winningsAfter victory, respond to César's reward-related dialogue and settle the wager.

Walkthrough

1. 01

   Go to The Glen

   Travel to the marked area in The Glen

   Follow the Beat on the Brat marker into The Glen and approach the outdoor meeting area. Do not attack anyone on arrival; the encounter begins through dialogue with César Diego Ruiz, not by entering a hostile combat zone.

   Location: The Glen

   TipArrive with healing and combat consumables ready if your build normally relies on them, because the fight itself restricts the use of conventional weapons.

2. 02

   Talk to César Diego Ruiz

   Speak with César Diego Ruiz

   Interact with César to hear his challenge and the terms of the match. The conversation establishes the wager before combat, so read the available responses instead of immediately selecting through the dialogue.

   Location: The Glen

   Watch outThe wager is the mission's financial risk. Make sure you understand what V is agreeing to before confirming the fight.

3. 03

   Accept César's challenge

   Prepare for the boxing rules

   Once the match begins, V fights César at close range without ordinary firearms. Equip or rely on melee-focused bonuses where available, and enter the arena with enough health and stamina to survive several exchanges.

   Location: The Glen

   TipGorilla Arms and other melee-oriented upgrades can substantially improve the feel of the encounter, but careful blocking and dodging remain useful even without specialized cyberware.

4. 04

   Defeat César Diego Ruiz

   Control the distance during the opening exchanges

   Stay close enough to land punches but avoid standing directly in front of César while he begins an attack. Move laterally, block when an incoming strike cannot be avoided, and wait for the end of his swing before committing to your own combination.

   Location: The Glen

   Watch outRepeatedly attacking until stamina is exhausted leaves V vulnerable to the next heavy exchange. Shorter combinations are safer than constant button presses.

5. 05

   Defeat César Diego Ruiz

   Punish César's recovery windows

   After César completes a heavy punch or misses at close range, answer with a brief counterattack and then return to a defensive stance. The open arena allows V to create space, but retreating too far can make it harder to respond when César closes in again.

   Location: The Glen

   TipA block or dodge that preserves stamina is often more valuable than one extra punch. Focus on surviving the full encounter rather than forcing damage during every opening.

6. 06

   Defeat César Diego Ruiz

   Finish the bout

   Continue alternating defense and controlled melee attacks until César is defeated. If V loses, the fight can be retried after recovering; the main failure is losing the boxing match rather than completing an exploration puzzle or escort objective.

   Location: The Glen

   Checkpoint
7. 07

   Decide what to do with the winnings

   Resolve the wager after victory

   Speak with César once the fight is over and review the available reward responses. The outcome of this conversation determines whether V takes the cash, the vehicle, both where permitted by the dialogue, or leaves part of the agreed reward behind.

   Location: The Glen

   Watch outThis is the mission's consequential dialogue. Choose carefully if you want a particular combination of money and vehicle reward.

   Missable
8. 08

   Complete the match

   Leave the meeting area

   After the post-fight conversation, the boxing match is complete and the Beat on the Brat sequence can continue. Check the journal and map for the next available fight rather than expecting another combat phase in The Glen.

   Location: The Glen

Mission mechanics

The encounter uses Cyberpunk 2077's unarmed combat rules. V cannot solve the match with a pistol, rifle or grenade, so the practical priorities are melee damage, stamina management, defensive timing and enough durability to withstand mistakes. Gorilla Arms are especially relevant to a boxing-focused character, although the mission can be attempted without them.

César's threat comes from sustained close-range pressure rather than a multi-enemy arena. The safest rhythm is to watch his attack animation, block or dodge the incoming strike, then answer during recovery. Heavy attacks and long strings are risky when stamina is low, while short combinations let V return to defense quickly.

The surrounding space is useful for repositioning, but it is not a substitute for learning the opponent's timing. Back away when V needs to recover, then re-enter on an opening instead of allowing César to dictate every exchange. Players using a build with strong melee perks, defensive cyberware or reliable healing will generally have more room for error.

The wager adds a non-combat layer to the mission. The important decision is not made only when the fight starts: the dialogue before and after the match controls what V risks and what V ultimately accepts. This makes the conversation part of the mission's practical walkthrough rather than incidental flavor text.

What works and what does not

Encounter phases

1. 1

   Challenge and wager

   Starts: Speak with César Diego Ruiz in The Glen

   The match is introduced through dialogue, and V learns the stakes before entering the unarmed fight.

   • Read the dialogue options before confirming the challenge.
   • Prepare for a close-range encounter before selecting the response that starts the bout.
2. 2

   Opening exchanges

   Starts: The boxing match begins

   César applies close-range pressure while V learns the pace of the encounter and looks for safe defensive responses.

   • Heavy punchTell César commits to a pronounced close-range swing.Answer Block or dodge, then use the recovery window for a short counterattack.
   • Punch combinationTell César continues attacking instead of immediately resetting his stance.Answer Avoid panic attacks; defend through the sequence and strike after the final movement.
   • Keep enough stamina for defense.
   • Use lateral movement and avoid standing directly in front of every attack.
3. 3

   Controlled counterattack

   Starts: César misses or completes an attack string

   V can deal damage during recovery, but extended combos remain dangerous if stamina is depleted.

   • Close-range pressureTell César closes distance after V creates space.Answer Reposition, block when necessary and re-engage only after his attack has been committed.
   • Prefer short combinations over exhausting the stamina bar.
   • Do not chase damage if the defensive position is poor.
4. 4

   Post-fight resolution

   Starts: César is defeated

   The combat ends and dialogue determines how V handles the wager and available rewards.

   • Review the reward-related responses carefully.
   • The mission is not fully resolved until the post-fight conversation is complete.

César Diego Ruiz encounter

• Location
  The Glen
• Health
  Not specified

Fight César at close range without relying on conventional weapons. Block or dodge his committed attacks, use the recovery period for brief combinations, and create space when V's stamina or health is low. A melee-oriented build and Gorilla Arms can help, but the central strategy is to avoid trading damage continuously.

Choices and consequencesSpoilers

• Accept César's boxing challenge and wager

  The unarmed match begins and V risks the stakes established in the conversation.

• Choose how to handle the reward after defeating César

  V can determine whether to take the available cash, the vehicle, both where the dialogue permits, or leave part of the reward with César. This changes the immediate material outcome of the mission.

  Spoiler
• Decline or postpone the challenge

  The fight does not proceed until V accepts it. The mission remains available for a later attempt rather than forcing an immediate match.

Completion checklist

• Reach the marked meeting area in The GlenUse the Beat on the Brat objective marker.
• Speak with César Diego RuizHear the match terms before starting combat.
• Confirm the wager only after reviewing the dialogueThe wager is part of the mission's consequence structure.
• Enter the boxing match with melee preparationGorilla Arms and defensive upgrades are useful but not mandatory.Optional
• Defeat César Diego RuizWin the unarmed encounter through defense and controlled counters.
• Complete the post-fight conversationDo not leave before resolving the reward dialogue.
• Check the journal for the next Beat on the Brat objectiveThis match contributes to the wider boxing sequence.Optional

Rewards and dropsSpoilers

• Cash wager
  Winning the match can provide the agreed monetary reward, subject to the choice made around the wager.
• César's vehicle
  The post-fight dialogue can make César's vehicle available as part of the reward decision.
• Beat on the Brat progression
  Completing the match advances V through the optional boxing quest line.

Characters in this mission

• VPlayer character and participant in the match.

AftermathSpoilers

Trivia

• Beat on the Brat: The Glen is structured as both a combat challenge and a wager conversation.
• The mission is part of Cyberpunk 2077's optional boxing content, which uses unarmed combat rather than the game's normal weapon loadouts.
• The Glen encounter is associated with César Diego Ruiz, whose vehicle is tied to the match's reward decision.

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