Chapter 174: Curveball
Though the excitement had subsided, the tension remained high.
It was almost time for the semifinals, which were an important part of The Supreme Fighter because they decided who would get to go to the final.
Everyone knew this was their last chance to show what they could do.
The fighting stopped in the house, and the normal banter was replaced by the seriousness of the situation.
The winners in these next matches would go on to compete for the big prize.
The stakes were higher than that, though.
Everyone understood that winning wasn't the only path to success.
The UFA had its eyes on potential, and many fighters had earned contracts based on their performances alone, regardless of the final outcome.
That reality kept a glimmer of hope alive for every fighter, whether they were still in the running or not.
But that also meant one thing: they had to fight like this was the last bout of their lives.