Adrian Davis struggled on wobbly legs to his corner. Bretten took a deep breath, his tense muscles relaxed and he made his way to his stool. He drank water as Whit said, “He’s almost done, but will probably come out insane. He knows it will be his only hope. Stay under control and be smart. Wait until the opportunity presents itself. Trust me, it will, and then finish.”
“You got it coach.”
The bell sounded and the referee encouraged the men to fight. Whit was right. Davis stormed out and threw a barrage of punches and then a lazy high kick. None of them put Bretten in danger, and after the kick he shot off a straight right then a left hook. He followed the hook by slipping to the side of Davis. From there he clinched his opponent and worked around to his back.
Davis sank his hips and tried to deliver elbows, but they fell short. On the third elbow attempt he made the mistake of raising his center of gravity. Darnell Woods’ slam known as the Darnell-Plex shot through Bretten’s mind. He shifted his hips underneath Davis’ and ripped him away from gravity. Bretten held tight, straightened his hips with all his might, kicked his right leg high and then he too left the canvas. In total control Bretten twisted to his left as both men flew through the air. The maneuver placed him on top as they returned to earth.
Davis hit with a stomach-turning thud. His shoulders, neck, and head were all driven into the floor simultaneously. He hit so hard his body folded and his legs flopped over his head. His knee and shin decimated his nose, and the champion’s body went rigid. Bretten started to strike, started to finish, but realized it wasn’t necessary. The referee jumped in, pulled him backwards and immediately tended to the unconscious man.
The slam was so shocking, so alarming that fans were reserved in their recognition of the unbelievable throw. Then Davis rolled to his side and with help made his way to a stool. Bretten cut through the doctors and looked into Davis’ eyes. “You alright?”
Davis nodded and mumbled. “Great fight, you deserve it.”
“Thanks Adrian.”
Brooke grabbed and squeezed Bretten. Then Rodrigo lifted and carried him around the cage. The crowd realized that Davis would survive, and thundered their appreciation for the amazing performance, especially when they watched the replay on the big screen.
Whit produced a grin. “Nice effort pup.”
Bear snaked his way through the crowd, his thin hair disheveled, and hugged Bretten like a long lost son. “You did it Maris. You did it. Son of a bitch that was incredible.”
Bear was right. Bretten did do it. He was finally a champion.
Contents
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
The End of Part Two
Book Three Information
The Beginning of Caged Love (Book Three)
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