Winking at DanGleeBalls, AlbertoJunior said:

I doubt if they would have survived a possible final anyway, or semi-final, in the case of John-Dillinger..

Seriously.. I have known "The Professional" and "Butcher" both pretty well and I will claim this belt in their honour..

Ricky was in the gym working the heavy bag when his trainer ChubbyJones walked into the building.

"Hey Rick, Yo RICK" Chubby yelled. Ricky stopped working the bag and walked up to Chubby.

"Whats good Chubby? What you got for me?" 

"You drew a guy named "Tranquillo" I hear hes got heavy hands so hopefully that chin of yours is up for the challenge." Chubby replied.

"Only one way to tell Chubby. Ricky replied

Ricky turned around to the heavy bag and started laying into it as hard as possible.

Finally, Fight Night was here. The MGM Grand had decked out the stadium so that it could fill a large capacity of people and not one seat went unsold. The world we lived in, there was always that wish to see some kind of bloodshed and entertainment and this was how the Vegas organisations planned to deliver once again.

As the fighters were backstage in their rooms, the crowd came pouring in. Some were sadly turned away after being sold fraudulent tickets on the black market, DanGleeballs was notified of the names so that he might invite them to future events as well as find out the names of those trying to make money on poor unfortunate souls and give his King of the Ring event a bad name.

Refreshments had been put on in the foyer and a large amount of the crowd made their way to the casino prior to the first bell. DG was pleased it was all going so well.

As time drew closer an announcement went out that those here for the Fight Night should take their seats now.

Inside the arena, the ring was lit up like a bonfire. Everywhere was dark except for the octagon that the fighters would be doing battle in and everyone now focused on this as a man in a black suit entered the ring.

"LADIESSSSS AND GENTLEMAN. We here at the MGM Grand welcome you to a night of fighting entertainment.

ARE

YOU

READYYYYYYYYYYY?"

As the crowd scream the announcer pauses and smiles to the crowd.

"Then without further delay...

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTSSSSS TIMEEEEEE."

Fight 1

"The Problem" Ricky Ross vs "El Terrible" Thomas Quill

 

*** Take your seat to watch this fight ***

What a fight, what an amazing clash. You stand stunned and almost hoarse after screaming out at the two brawlers who gave it their all in the ring and left behind a bloodbath. Ross and Quill had given everyone an amazing fight to set the night off and the crowd were eager to see more.

After a dominating first round for The Problem and then a knockdown in the second by El Terrible it was an extremely close match-up filled with entertainment from start to finish. What a final round and what a knockout, absolutely brutal.

Word was the loser was now on his way to the hospital to receive treatment for a broken nose and a potential fractured skull after that knockout.

The cleaner went in and wiped down the floor for a moment, knowing the task was an impossible one. There was too much blood and the canvas was heavily stained with it. It was certain that by the end of this night, more blood would be shed. While the cleaner wiped down the canvas, the crowd took a break back into the foyer and the casino while they awaited the next bout.

It was a delightful match to look at and X wondered if it was still possible to join those motherfuckers at the ring so he approached Dan and asked him about it.

Undortunately they were not accepting great fighters as it was as set up fight so only the champion they wanted would win and X couldn't participate.

What a shame he thought, maybe it would need a godfather to help him make it to the road of sucess.

As a bell sounded to signal the customers to return back to their seats the lights within the arena went dark and the bright lights lit up the ring once again. It was time for the next round.

Steadily the crowd poured in and the noise was minimal as they waited for their fighters to come out.

Fight 2

Lacey "Golden" Godreaux vs "Shotgun" Itsy Bitsy Tosti

 

*** Take your seat to watch the fight ***

As Tosti made their way to the ring, they gave a look that would chill anyone. As DG watched, he was certain he wouldn't like to come up against this fighter. It looked as if Itsy Bitsy was ready to kill and DG wasn't sure if the opponent would be able to manage what was about to come.

But then, Godreaux came out, calm, collected and pure focus. This was sure to be a good matchup between two tough fighters. DG had recalled the pair when they had approached him to sign up and both were extremely tough mobsters and came well recommended.

Dan wondered if this fight would go the distance but as the bell signalled for the first round he knew it probably wouldn't. Both fighters were looking to end this one in the first, it was just a question of who would take the win. With both fighters knocking each other down in the first round, the next time one went down Dan didn't think they'd be getting back up. Such was the ferocity of this fight and 24 seconds before the end of the first, we had our winner.

The crowd were going wild, what a knockout, what a punch, what a brutal beating while their opponent was on the floor. It was lucky the ref stepped in otherwise Dan shuddered to think what might have happened. He could do without a death tonight, it would only get the police snooping around.

So as Fight 2 finished, there was another break to let the crowd refresh themselves again.

Sitting up in the box Malachai observes Lacey's fighting. Nodding in approval as she knocks her opponent out he stands to clap.

After I make short work of Kull Hogan, I'm quite looking forward to knocking out, ol' Golden Shower Godreaux.....shit speaking of I better start warming up and change into my shorts.

Malachai gulps down the remainder of his drink and scurries on down towards the fighters lounge. 

The accommodations better be as good as my booth or I may have to speak with the management.

*patatata patatatata patatata patatatatatatatatatatatatatatatatatata*

ChubbyJones-Ricky! Yo Rick! Come off that speed bag real fast. Come over here, I've got news on your next fight.

*Ricky grabs his towel and walks towards Chubby*

RickyRoss-Chubby, Good to see you, whats the word, Who'd we get?

ChubbyJones-Rick you got Lacey "Golden" Godreaux next, the boys got heavy hands and he isn't scared to throw em. Likes to use his feet to boy. You'd better be ready. It'll be a good challenge for you.

Ricky-I've seen him fight, he's a monster. Lets go hard in training.. Don't hold back Chubby. I need to be ready for this guy.

Lacey exits the ring and heads through the tunnel after her fight. Itsy Bitsy put up one hell of a fight, and Lacey had one hell of a headache. She nods in the direction of the box seats, knowing that Malachai was present and was scoping out the potential competition. Some of the other fighters from undercards were in the locker-room. She passes right by, out the doors, and into a waiting car to bring her back to the Exiles HQ in anticipation for her next fight.

As the call came for everyone to return to their seats the crowd rushed back inside to get their next fix for the upcoming fight. Several people were hurt in the rush and a woman was treated for a broken collar bone and taken to the nearest hospital. The crowd were really getting hyped now and Dan called in for some additional security in case the behaviour became too boisterous. 

As both fighters made their way out to their own song choices it was finally time for the next bout.

Fight 3

"The Destroyer" Hull Kogan vs "The Nightmare" Malachai Gemling

 

*** Take your seat to the fight ***

Wow, what a first round. Another blood bath as both fighters spent the majority of their time on the ground exchanging blows. Both fighters went to their corners bloodied and bruised. The Nightmare had sustained a cut and was bleeding profusely all over the place, his chest was covered in blood as he approached his corner and took a seat. The cut team quickly went to work on him and then the fighters were back at it.

With the second round being as intense as the first and both fighters again spent the majority of it on the ground trading punches and trying to engage submission offences. At the end of the second, Malachai's face was a bloody pulp and again his corner came out to tend to the cuts he had sustained.

As the final round came, it was anyone's guess who would win but their could only be one victor and it finally came with 3:29 left on the clock. A devastating knockout left the crowd stunned, shocked and worried as the fighter wasn't responding, it took some time before they finally came round and the crowd seemed to relax a little when they saw this. 

What a fight though, both fighters were bloody and battered and both had given their all, the crowd gave them both a standing ovation to show respect to both men for putting on such a performance.

AlbertoJunior loved that there were some bouts as a build-up to one where the big favourite to win the tournament would start his campaign by trashing Wraith.

Albertino was sitting Ring Side, and got some splashes of Hull_Kogan's blood over his suit as Malachai knocked him out.. For a moment he worried about his crewmate surviving, but as soon as he saw Hull_Kogan winking at him, all settled, knowing that Kogan actually dove to make sure the dream final was still possible.

AlbertoJunior smiled as Malachai came a step closer to being humilated in the final. Things were going according to plan..

Wraith was sat on the opposite side of the cage to AlbertoJunior. He could see how the man was getting all excited like a kid, jumping up and down and allowing his emotions to play too much into the fight, a classic rookie mistake. In order to win, all emotions need to be left outside the cage in battle, they only cause more draining on the body. These battles come down to skill, heart and determination.

"Hull_Kogan has fallen. If only AlbertoJunior knew what this actually meant. He has no chance of success, literally none whatsoever."

He allowed a rare smile to appear on his face as he sat with his arms folded and watched on.

From the corner of his eye, AlbertoJunior noted how Wraith was already dropping his mask of being totally emotionless by smiling.. His strategy seemed to work, as he knew how important Wraith thought the mental aspect was. Junior knew better. He had everything under control..

As Albertino wiped Hull_Kogan's blood from his clothes, he actually rubbed it in..

Fuck.

Before the crowd left before the next fight the announcer stepped into the ring.

"Ladies and gentlemen it is with a heavy heart that I must announce that Thomas "Butcher" Pitera and "The Professional" John Dillinger both passed away recently. While I won't go into details I will say that both fighters suffered due to unfortunate circumstances.

I ask that we take a moments silence in their memory."

The crowd quickly went silent and not a sound could be heard from anyone.

"Thank you and God bless."

A slightly subdued crowd then went out for refreshments.

As the crowd returned, it was time for "Fight 5"

Fight 5

Hisoka "The Ghost" Hisoka vs "Faceripper" Keith Honeybadger

 

*** Take your seat to watch the fight ***

Wow, this one had the crowd shocked, stunned, nobody really knew what had happened. If you had blinked you would have missed it. The fight lasted just 38 seconds and instead of a uproar the crowd still seemed to be gathering their thoughts as to what just happened, some were still getting in their seats to see it. The introductions had taken longer than the fight. A brutal combination finished the fight and the defeated fighter didn't seem to know what had hit him. As both fighters exited the ring the announcer quickly informed everyone the next fight would continue right after.

Fight 6

Alberto "Bad Intentions" Junior vs "Prince" Wraith Lockhart

 

*** Take your seat to watch the fight ***

Prince looked super confident coming out and ready to do some damage, meanwhile Alberto also looked determined on his way to the ring, this was sure to be a great matchup. Dan had no idea who would be taking this one home.

Both men had their own significant styles about their image, Alberto with the large afro and beard and the tattoo which read "NO TATS ON ME" and Prince with the long hair and tattoos but it was their fighting style that would determine the victor. Both men looked to inflict damage early and with with 3:29 left on the clock we saw what might very well be the most ferocious kick that has ever been seen in the history of the King of the Ring tournaments. Somehow Alberto managed to recover and the crowd were on their feet screaming and cheering, what a tough mother fucker this guy was. Knowing that he was still rocked, Alberto kept the fight on the ground and attempted submission offences on Lockhart.

Round 2 started much the same as the last and both men were looking to finish the fight with huge hits. Alberto managed to floor his opponent and it looked to be all over but somehow it was Prince's turn to do the impossible and recover. With the fight on the ground, one fighter was looking to capitalise and with 1:15 on the clock the fight was stopped after a flurry of savage elbows saw one opponent be knocked unconscious. The referee had no choice but to step in and save the fighter before serious damage could be done.

What a fight! The crowd were roaring and went out for their final refreshment break before the last fight. Dan had added some extra security just in case there were any issues around, it was important that tonight went off without a hitch if they were to extend the fighting license. Dan hadn't mentioned it to Disorder but it was due to expire soon and this was partly why Dan had wanted to run this event, to show that there was still an interest in this and there was still a way for the place to bring in more players at the casino.

"So far so good" Dan thought to him self. Let us see what the last fight has to offer. Hopefully it would finish off the night well.

For what felt like months, Wraith had seen AlbertoJunior eyeballing him from across the room. Wherever he went, Alberto was there ready to taunt him. Wraith had always thought that the fight would be a cakewalk, a fight where the conclusion was already a given. With the result being in and both men being battered and bruised, their fists having the opportunity to reach their opponent, Wraith had found a new level of respect for Alberto.

With his body still hurting, he headed backstage to find Alberto and congratulate him in person on helping the fight reach the levels it attained.

"Alberto, it was a honour to share the cage with you, I hope we can do it again someday."

With that said, he sat down and began to figure out what holes in his game he could fix prior to his next fight. He knew that the challenge would only get greater so he would need to focus, now more than ever, if he wanted to obtain glory.

Exiting the ring Hisoka walks over towards HoneyBadger with a puzzled look on his face. It was a shock to him as much as it was for the crowd, everyone was expecting his face to be mauled. As he approaches, Hisoka cracks a friendly smile while extending his hand out shaking his recent opponents hand.

"Great fight out there Badger, would you care to join me in watching the next match? I heard they were scheduling a second fight for the night with things taking a sudden turn."

Letting out a sigh in pain Hisoka begins to rub his shin.

"Damn I also think you shattered my leg out there."

After a couple of days, which he mainly spent focussing on essential body functions as breathing and having a heartbeat, AlbertoJunior was discharged from hospital. Although he did not remember much from what happened, he did know he never was conscious enough to congratulate Wraith, so he immediately went to The Prince's favourite gym and encountered him there.

Well.. I noticed your name on the next round of the schedule.. Alberto started.. and combined with the fact that I woke up in hospital, I think I must admit the best fighter won. So I came over to congratulate you on what must have been a great fight for people that were not used as a punchbag during said fight.

Please, do me a favour and kick Malachai's ass if he gets to the Final. I know you will be there anyway..

AlbertoJunior gave Wraith a hug, turned around and, because of his terrible headache, promised himself never to set foot in a gym again..

Fight 8

Bradley "Big Daddy" Beckett vs Benjamin "Bam Bam" Walker

*** Take your seat to watch the fight ***

What started off as a slow fight saw a huge knockdown in the first and Dan was sure it was all over there and then. Somehow this one carried on and it wasn't until the third round that we saw the end of the fight through a Technical Knockout. Dan wasn't convinced the referee should have stepped in, but then that wasn't Dan's job.

He'd have to look into this one personally though, in case there had been some elements of foul play and rigging. Dan was sure it wasn't the case but sometimes people would do whatever they could to try and make some money off the casino and the crowd seemed a little annoyed the ref had stopped the fight.

Alas, the fight was over and so was the first round of fights. The last of which was completely shocking and against the run of the fight, but that's what this sort of game was about, anything could happen.

Dan was pleased with how everything had gone on so far and after the last of the crowd had left from the arena he too made his way out and home for the evening. He'd check in with Disorder to see what he thought so far and it was also time to draw up the next round of fights and contact the fighters about who they'd be going up against next.