After delaying it for more than twenty-five minutes, the arena lights finally dim. The lingering replays vanish from the giant screen.
"And now, ladies and gentlemen," the first commentator announces, voice swelling with renewed energy, "we move to the next bout of the evening."
A brief pause settles over the arena, anticipation tightening visibly across the crowd.
"This is the JBC Super Featherweight Title Eliminator. Ten rounds. Tatsuki Aramaki, currently ranked fifth, takes on the former champion, Rikiya Miyamoto, who lost his belt just four months ago and now stands at number three."
The second commentator follows seamlessly. "A pivotal fight for both men. The winner moves within immediate reach of a title shot. The stakes tonight could not be clearer."
When Aramaki emerges from the corridor and steps into view, a wave of recognition ripples through the audience.
