At a tournament meeting a man demands Kayden be barred, accusing Kayden of stealing his woman and threatening to revoke his eligibility. He offers a brutal bargain: if someone takes three punches, Kayden can compete. Justin accepts; his mother rushes in and is struck, while another person volunteers to take the blows to secure Kayden's future. The assault escalates despite pleas, and the attackers deliver the agreed punches. The key turn is paid with a supporter’s injury. Kayden’s spot is spared for now, but the injured ally and the attacker’s promise leave the outcome uncertain.