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Determined to help, John explores ways to raise the necessary funds but quickly realizes he lacks the means. When he seeks Frankie’s help to connect with Reno, her boyfriend, she obliges and introduces him to the underground fighting arena where Reno is involved. John is initially hesitant to partake in the brutal world of underground fighting but, after circumstances unfold and the reality of Veronica’s daughter's health hits him hard, he decides to fight.
After winning his first match, where he replaces an injured fighter, John finds himself immersed in the underground circuit, gradually accumulating money. His actions begin to attract attention, and with quick victories, his reputation grows, leading to both respect and fear from other fighters.