hotmtlnovel Chapter 291 Post-Fight Spotlight
Chapter 291 Post-Fight Spotlight
The cage was full of life when Daniel Korvier walked in with a microphone in his hand. He looked confident in his suit.
The cheers from the crowd got louder as he pointed to Damon Cross, who was standing in the middle of the cage with a calm, focused look on his face despite the chaos.
"Ladies and gentlemen," Daniel began, his voice cutting through the noise, "how about that knockout?!"
As the cheers from the crowd filled the arena, it exploded.
He looked around with a small smile on his face as he took it all in.
Mikal Tereira, now standing with the help of his corner, leaned against the cage, visibly shaken but holding his composure.
Daniel turned his attention to Damon first, his grin wide as he raised the mic.
"Damon Cross, what a performance! You just knocked out Mikal Tereira in the second round with one of the slickest head kicks we've ever seen. How are you feeling right now?"
Damon wiped the sweat from his brow, his grin widening. "I feel great, Daniel. Mikal's a tough guy, and I knew coming in that I had to stay sharp. But yeah... I feel amazing."
Daniel nodded, gesturing toward the crowd. "The kick, Damon, walk me through it. You faked the knee, pulled it back, and then BAM! You went high with the kick. Was that planned, or was it something you saw in the moment?"
Damon chuckled, his confidence evident. "We worked on setups in training, but honestly, it was more instinct in the moment. I noticed he kept reacting to my knees, so I used that to set up the high kick. It's all about reading the opponent."
Daniel laughed, shaking his head. "Man, the crowd loved it, and so did we. Now, this is your seventh professional win. Your stock is skyrocketing. What's next for Damon Cross? Who do you want next?"
Damon's gaze shifted to the camera, his tone firm. "I'm here to fight the best, Daniel. Whoever's in my way, I'm ready. But I want someone in the top ten next. I'm ready to climb those rankings and show the world what I can do."
The crowd erupted again, their cheers filling the arena.
Daniel nodded, making it clear that he approved the hunger. "Damon, congratulations on an incredible performance!"
Damon nodded in thanks, stepping back as Daniel turned toward Mikal.
Daniel walked up to Mikal, who was standing with his corner close by to support him and a towel around his shoulders.
Victor left his hands stuffed in his pockets. "She was in the crowd. I'm sure she's in the back waiting for you."
He paused, giving Damon a sidelong look. "Anyway, that thing about going after the top 10, it's ballsy. But I trust you can do it."
Damon nodded, a small grin tugging at the corners of his lips. "I did that on purpose," he admitted. "Whether they give me a top 10 fight or not, by putting it out there, I'm forcing them to consider it. I'm making sure they know I'm ready for that level."
Ash smirked at Damon. "Big brain move, D."
Joey rolled his eyes, leaning against the wall. "Who do you think taught him?"
Ash turned to Joey with an exaggerated look of disbelief, pointing at him like he had just said something absurd. "Shush, big brains are talking here," Ash quipped, shaking his head dramatically.
Edward chuckled at their antics, but mostly kept his composure. "You guys are impossible," he muttered, his arms crossed as he leaned back in his seat.
Damon shifted his attention to Edward. "Hey, you said you've got a match coming up, right? RBCS? Ronen Black's Contender Series?"
Edward nodded, his expression serious but calm. "Yeah. It's not locked in officially, but I've been training like it is."
Victor, standing nearby, crossed his arms and chimed in. "The UFA hasn't made any moves yet, but once Edward secures this fight and gets a win, I'm confident they'll offer him a contract. Contender Series fighters usually get fast-tracked if they show promise."
Damon nodded, his gaze steady as he addressed Edward. "I'm sure it'll be fine. You've been putting in the work. When the time comes, you'll handle it."
Edward gave a small smile, appreciating the confidence. "Thanks, D. I'm ready. Just need the green light, you know?"
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Ash leaned in with a mischievous grin. "Don't forget to give us a shoutout in your post-fight speech, though. Like, 'Thanks to my big-brain coaches Ash and Joey.'"
Joey rolled his eyes, shoving Ash lightly. "You mean 'Thanks to the one guy who actually gave me useful advice,' right?"
They laughed, and the stress from Damon's fight earlier went away as they made fun of each other.
Victor took a quick look at Damon and his face softened."It's good to see the team hyped. Keep this energy, boys. You've all got bright futures ahead of you."