A few days passed, and just like that, the training camp for both matchups had come to an end.
The gym felt different now. The noise was the same, pads smacking, coaches shouting, bodies hitting the mat, but the energy had shifted.
There was focus. Purpose.
Both Damon's team and Ivan's had soaked in every session.
Whether it was the regular grind or the guest coaching from legends, the fighters had leveled up.
Mistakes were ironed out. Timing tightened. Bad habits got exposed and corrected.
For Damon's squad, the presence of James Jonas had left a real impact.
They weren't just learning combinations, they were learning how to think inside the cage.
Max was more composed. Kaito was sharper. José had started hiding his setups better, while Elias now moved with more control in transitions.
Even Damon felt sharper, not physically, but as a coach. He wasn't just drilling moves anymore.
