Lowlife Larry Edwards (X) vs. Marcus King (O)

Larry Edwards: “Last week Maleko damn near took my head off, but I’m still standing. Marcus King wants to play chess? I’ll knock his board off the table.”
Marcus King: “Larry swings wild, but he doesn’t think. I think three moves ahead, and when I hit the Crownbreaker, it’ll be checkmate.”

Larry tried to drag the Chicago tactician into a slugfest, but King wouldn’t bite. He chopped Larry down with sharp kicks, targeted the arm, and finally cracked him with the Crownbreaker. Larry’s grit wasn’t enough to solve the King’s strategy.

Marcus King (2pts) def. Lowlife Larry Edwards (0pts) [9:47]

Preston Price (X) vs. Maleko (O)

Preston Price: “I saw what Maleko did last week, and trust me—he won’t make me a highlight. New Orleans style, I’m turning heads tonight.”
Maleko (through Angelo): “The beast only grows hungrier. Tonight, Preston Price gets fed to him.”

Price played keep-away early, using his speed and cocky showmanship to frustrate the Samoan monster. One slip was all it took—Maleko plucked him out of midair and dropped him like a sack of bricks before finishing with the Samoan Spike.

Maleko (2pts) def. Preston Price (0pts) [6:21]

Levi Rex (O) vs. Eli Dresden (X)

Levi Rex: “Texas horsepower meets steel-town grit—bring your best, I’ll suplex through it.”
Eli Dresden: “Levi’s strong, sure. I’ve been fighting bigger guys my whole life. Let’s find out whose heart breaks first.”

Dresden’s heart and scrambling kept him alive, but every exchange tilted toward the powerhouse. Levi strung together a barrage of suplexes and planted Eli with the Rex Effect for the three.

Levi Rex (2pts) def. Eli Dresden (0pts) [9:58]

Golden Gary Grant (X) vs. Obsidian (O)

Golden Gary Grant: “Obsidian? The Void? Please. Memphis gold shines brighter than shadows ever could.”
Obsidian: “His glitter will fade. My silence will remain.”

Grant stalled and strutted, but the Void’s chosen hunted him down. The Memphis peacock’s tricks crumbled when Obsidian caught him in the Blackout and dropped him cold.

Obsidian (2pts) def. Golden Gary Grant (0pts) [7:44]

Sunny Holliday (O) vs. Valeria Cruz (X)

Sunny Holliday: “Valeria fights with fire, and I love it—sunshine beats fire every time. Let’s give these fans a show.”
Valeria Cruz: “Sunny’s all smiles, but I’m bringing war paint. She’ll know El Paso pride before the night is over.”

The Foundry lit up for this clash of fiery babyfaces. Cruz fought with passion, nearly stealing it with the Skull Splitter, but Sunny powered through, crushing her with the Sunshine Bomb. A handshake followed.

Sunny Holliday (2pts) def. Valeria Cruz (0pts) [11:12]

Tahlia Monroe (O) vs. Roxy Vega (X)

Tahlia Monroe: “Big-fight feel? I live here. Roxy swings fast; I hit harder.”
Roxy Vega: “Monroe’s a statue. Statues crack. I’ll make it viral.”

Roxy’s sharp hands found their marks early, but the powerhouse shut the flurries down with clinches and slams. One emphatic Welcome to Monroeville ended the argument.

Tahlia Monroe (2pts) def. Roxy Vega (0pts) [8:03]

Peyton Grey (X) vs. Tigress Wilde (O)

Peyton Grey: “Tigress talks like a predator, but she’s just loud. I’m stronger, I’m tougher, and I’ll prove it.”
Tigress Wilde: “Grey thinks she’s a wall, but walls get smashed. Tonight, I pounce.”

Grey’s blunt force met Wilde’s feral aggression in a violent clash. The turning point came when Tigress gouged the eyes and spiked Peyton with the Tiger Driver. Dirty, but effective.

Tigress Wilde (2pts) def. Peyton Grey (0pts) [9:02]

Kintsugi Kayo (X) vs. Vesper Knox (O)

Kintsugi Kayo: “I break rhythm and I break wills. Vesper won’t catch me clean.”
Vesper Knox: “Hope dies when I enter the ring. Kayo will be no different.”

Kayo’s unpredictable bursts landed, but Vesper’s size and pressure kept shutting the door. The gothic powerhouse hoisted her high and slammed her with Nightfall for the finish.

Vesper Knox (2pts) def. Kintsugi Kayo (0pts) [7:51]