Blood and Bones

Isaiah Bone relocates to Los Angeles to pursue the brutal world of underground fighting. He negotiates with promoter Pinball and accepts a deal that gives him 20% of earnings (40% if Pinball bets his own money). This marks his first step into the clandestine fight circuit.

Bone steps into his first underground bout and secures a victory with only two kicks, signaling his striking efficiency. The win jumpstarts his relationship with Pinball and his entry into the money-making side of the scene. The crowd begins to notice his speed and precision.

On the same night, mob boss James and his girlfriend Angela Soto enter Bone's orbit. Pinball explains that James had Danny framed in a triple-homicide, sending him to prison. Angela's struggle with drug addiction is acknowledged as part of the tense environment.

Over the next few nights, Bone defeats every challenger, building a reputation and cash. He also forms a supportive bond with Tamara and her adopted son Jared, giving him a personal anchor amid the chaos. The growing circle of allies keeps him focused on more than money.

Bone defeats the undefeated Hammerman, cementing his rising status. James then pitches a high-stakes match against Pretty Boy Price, the reigning international champion. The offer signals a potential leap from local fighting to the global underground circuit.

After indicating he will consider James's offer, Bone privately shares with Angela that Danny was his cellmate and friend. The revelation adds personal gravity to the perilous world they inhabit. Angela's vulnerability deepens Bone’s resolve to uncover the truth.

One day, Danny is murdered by another inmate, a brutal twist that intensifies the stakes for both Bone and Angela. The death underscores the danger tying the prison system to the fight world. Bone's drive to resolve the surrounding corruption grows stronger.

Angela reveals that after Danny went to prison, she gave birth to a son but lost custody of him, and she does not know if he is alive. This revelation adds a deeply personal motive for Bone beyond the money and fame. It tightens their fragile bond as they navigate a treacherous network.

Bone pledges to bring Angela to her son someday, turning his ambition into a mission with a human stakes. He uses this vow to stay grounded amidst brutal fights and treacherous deals. The promise shapes his decisions going forward.

The next morning, James offers McVeigh US$5 million to approve and schedule Bone vs. Price. He orders Bone to fight, or face the murder of Angela, Tamara, Jared, and Pinball. The coercion reveals how far the organizer will go to control the event.

Bone secretly records James admitting he arranged Danny’s frame-up and murder. He transmits the video to Pinball, who forwards it to the authorities. This move shifts the balance of power behind the scenes.

Bone faces Price and taps out at the last moment, signaling Price's near-win. James attacks with a katana, but McVeigh's bodyguard O'Hara intervenes by delivering a blunt counter and leveling the field. Bone ends up beating James with the sheath, reclaiming control of the scene.

Police arrive to arrest James, ending his stranglehold on the operation. Bone slips away as the law tightens around the criminal network. The fight world begins to recalibrate under legal pressure.

A day after the confrontation, Angela is finally reunited with her son, fulfilling a personal milestone that had been years in the making. The moment offers a quiet, hopeful counterpoint to the violence surrounding them. Bone looks on, relieved to see her find family again.

Bone hands Tamara an envelope of cash and asks her to help care for Angela once she is rehabilitated. He also parts ways with Pinball, signaling he has business to take care of outside the underground scene. With the debts settled, Bone begins to chart his own path.