The crowd exploded.
People were screaming, jumping, throwing their betting slips in the air. Bookies were shouting into their comms. Big T was on his feet, staring with open disbelief.
But Jayden wasn't celebrating.
He backed away, creating distance, and watched.
Because Tombstone was already getting up.
The big man rolled onto his hands and knees, shook his head like a dog clearing water, and climbed to his feet. Blood dripped from his nose. His lip was split. But he was smiling.
"Okay," Tombstone said, wiping blood from his mouth. "Okay, kid. I see you. You're strong." His smile widened. "But I'm stronger."
He charged again, but this time with more respect. More caution.
The two fighters met in the center of the cage like two trains colliding.
