MMA System: I Will Be Pound For Pound Goat-Chapter 501: Rewards II

The next two rewards had Damon leaning in.

They weren't flashy on the surface, no earth-shattering techniques or instant victory hacks, but as he read the descriptions, his focus sharpened.

These were game changers.

Th𝗲 most uptodate novels are published on ƒгeewёbnovel.com.

Not obvious to anyone outside, but he knew better.

These were the kinds of upgrades that separated great fighters from unstoppable ones.

He opened the first.

[Congratulations on winning the Quarterfinals.]

The reward text pulsed steadily.

[Reward Unlocked: Recovery Boost]

The description followed, more detailed than he expected.

---

[Recovery Boost: An advanced biological enhancement focused on accelerated physical recovery during and after combat. During rest periods (between rounds, in breaks, or after fights), the user's body undergoes rapid regeneration processes. This includes a significant reduction in lactic acid buildup, accelerated muscle fiber repair, and nervous system stabilization.

Effect:

During rounds: Enhanced stamina regeneration. Breathing normalizes faster, heart rate stabilizes rapidly, and muscular fatigue is dramatically reduced. The user will feel near-peak condition even in later rounds, improving performance consistency.

After fights: Post-fight recovery is accelerated. Bruises, minor tissue damage, and general fatigue heal at a much faster rate, drastically shortening downtime between fights or training sessions.

Note: Severe injuries (fractures, ligament tears) will still require medical attention but will benefit from improved baseline healing speed.

Optional synergy: This ability can be combined with external healing methods (elixirs, treatment, etc.) for compounded recovery rates.]

---

Damon exhaled through his nose, his eyes scanning the last line again.

Optional synergy.

Big words.

He leaned back in his chair, flexing his fingers slowly, feeling the subtle changes already working through him.

He didn't gas out in fights.

That wasn't his style.

He trained for deep waters. Always had.

But this was different.

Imagine stepping into the fifth round and still feeling like it was the first. Fresh. Focused. Body light, legs still under him, lungs full.

No fatigue. No drag.

Just go.

That was dangerous.

That was unfair.

He could see it already, fighters who were used to seeing him slow down late would find out the hard way that he doesn't.

And when the fight was over?

He'd be back in the gym faster than anyone else.

Victor wouldn't believe it, but he'd probably chalk it up to discipline.

And Damon was fine with that.

He gave a small grin.

This reward was solid.

He went straight to the next reward.

The fourth.

The one he had a feeling was special.

The moment he tapped it, the system flared again.

Clean. Bright. But heavier somehow.

Like it knew this one wasn't like the others.

[Congratulations on winning the Semifinals.]

[Reward Unlocked: Flow State Trigger]

The description unfolded, and Damon's eyes narrowed, reading every line carefully.

---

[Flow State Trigger: A high-performance mental state reserved for the elite of the elite, now accessible through direct system integration. The user can enter a hyper-focused zone where distractions, pain, and fatigue are significantly muted. Time perception slows, awareness heightens, and instinct overrides hesitation.

While in Flow State, the user fights with enhanced reaction speed, accuracy, and composure. Damage is registered, but the mental impact of pain and exhaustion is minimized.

Requirements for activation:

Must be in a high-intensity fight.

Opponent must pose an immediate, credible threat (a fighter of elite caliber or higher).

Triggered automatically when physical damage, adrenaline spike, and emotional drive align (usually in stand-and-bang scenarios or prolonged exchanges of will).

Duration:

Flow State remains active until one of the following occurs: opponent is defeated, the danger subsides, or mental/physical limits are reached.

Note: Cannot be manually activated at will; it must be earned in the moment.]

---

Damon exhaled slowly, taking it in.

This was different.

This wasn't a skill he could just call on.

He had to earn it, in the middle of the storm.

The system made it clear, this only activated when things got chaotic, violent, and primal.

When he was locked in a war.

When both men were standing in front of each other, trading everything they had.

And that was where Damon thrived.

No distractions.

No pain to slow him down.

Everything would slow down around him, but his mind would be clear.

He would see openings before they happened.

He would feel the rhythm of the fight at a level no one else could.

He sat back, exhaling through his nose.

He wouldn't force it.

He wouldn't try to predict when it would happen.

But when it did?

God help whoever was standing in front of him.

Damon sat there, grinning like a damn kid on his birthday.

He couldn't help it.

For all his discipline, for all the cold composure he kept in the cage, this was different.

These rewards… they were good.

Really good.

And he hadn't even tested them yet.

The thought of it had him practically buzzing.

But there was still one left.

What's the finale? he wondered.

He didn't waste time.

He pressed the last glowing icon.

The golden light washed over his vision again.

And there it was.

---

[Congratulations on becoming World MMA Middleweight Champion.]

[Reward Unlocked: Invisible Punch Technique]

---

The description scrolled out slowly, and Damon leaned in.

---

[Invisible Punch Technique: A striking enhancement that refines speed, precision, and body mechanics to such an extreme degree that specific punches become nearly impossible for an opponent to visually process in real-time.

These strikes, delivered in combination sequences or during rapid exchanges, are executed with minimized telegraphing, perfect weight transfer, and optimized motion efficiency.

The result: certain punches within a flurry or combination are effectively "invisible" to the opponent's perception, registering only after impact. Opponents often react to strikes they think are coming, leaving them exposed to punches they can't see.

Note: This is not literal invisibility. It relies on advanced biomechanics, timing, and fight rhythm to create the illusion of punches that appear to "vanish" or "skip frames" in the opponent's perception.]

---

Damon's grin widened as he read.

Invisible Punch.

But there was no magic here.

This was science.

Skill.

Pure precision and speed, stripped of wasted motion, delivered so cleanly that a punch would disappear in the chaos of a combination, slip right under an opponent's radar.