MMA System: I Will Be Pound For Pound Goat

Chapter 438 Internal Problems

As the days went by, each sunrise made the end of the competition seem more real.

The Irish national mixed martial arts team stayed focused and trained hard to get ready for their fights. Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire

Even though the gym was buzzing with energy, there was something missing that everyone could see.

Collin NcGyver still hadn't shown his face.

As the staff's worries grew, they whispered to each other in corners and behind closed doors.

Collin was very good at what he did, but his absence was not only disrespectful, it was also a liability.

Things were already bad, it didn't matter if he showed up to fight or not.

His absence made people question how professional and united the team was.

Despite the carefully curated training clips shared online, fans began to notice the glaring lack of Collin's presence.

The national media team had done their best to keep things ambiguous, ensuring no one could definitively say Collin wasn't training.

But the cracks were beginning to show.

And then, the leak happened.

Somehow, the information slipped through the cracks, Collin NcGyver hadn't trained since his loss in the qualifiers.

The news spread like wildfire, igniting a frenzy among fans and analysts alike.

Speculation ran rampant on Chirper and sports talk shows.

Was Collin injured?

Was he avoiding the tournament entirely?

Had his confidence been shattered after his humiliating loss?

While some fans defended him, claiming the reports were exaggerated or false, others were less forgiving.

The narrative quickly split into two camps, those who believed Collin would redeem himself and those who called him a coward, unfit to represent Ireland.

The Irish MMA team found themselves at the center of a storm they hadn't anticipated, forced to reckon with the consequences of Collin's actions, or lack thereof.

As the fight day loomed closer, the questions only grew louder, and the pressure on the team intensified.@@@@

Damon didn't like being this negative. It wasn't in his nature to count someone out before the fight even began.

And deep down, he hoped he was wrong. He wanted Demaien to pull through, to rise to the occasion and defy the odds.

Because it wasn't just about Demaien. It was about Ireland.

Damon wanted the team to keep going, to prove themselves on this global stage.

And he wanted Demaien to succeed, not just for the team but for himself.

But if Demaien made the same mistakes he did in his last fight, it would be over.

His grapplinv wasn't sharp enough to compensate for the big gaps in his striking.

He was improving, but improvement alone wouldn't be enough against the caliber of fighter he was about to face.

Damon stood up, shaking the thoughts from his head, and headed to the treadmill. Focus. That's all he could do, for himself, for the team.

As Damon continued his training, however, things were brewing outside the gym.

Tommy Hughes had pulled some strings, taking matters into his own hands in a way that didn't go unnoticed.

Ireland MMA's national media account posted a clip, a short but impactful one. It was of Damon and Demaien, but the focus was clear. It was Damon.

His crisp movements, his striking precision, and his dominance on the mats all highlighted in a way that left no doubt about who was being showcased.

The caption read: "Pride of Ireland. The True King of Irish MMA. The Future."

No image or mention of Collin NcGyver was included. Not a single frame of footage.

For many fans, the message was clear.

The internal conflict within the Ireland MMA team, which had only been whispers before, now seemed undeniable.

The absence of Collin in the promotional content felt deliberate, and for those paying attention, it spoke volumes about the shifting dynamics within the team.

Reactions began pouring in immediately. Fans debated fiercely online.

Some supported the focus on Damon, agreeing that he was the true hope for Ireland.

Others defended Collin, accusing the national team of disrespecting the fighter who had once been the face of Irish MMA.

But amid the chaos, one thing was clear: the Ireland MMA team was divided, and the cracks were becoming impossible to ignore.