Almost no one in the audience had placed a bet against Na. His opponent looked fragile, far too thin, almost sickly, like someone who had wandered into the wrong place rather than a trained fighter. The visual contrast alone was enough to convince even inexperienced spectators that Na would win without effort. In underground venues like this, appearances often guided the betting decisions far more than logic.
What made the situation more unusual was that this was the first match of the night for the newcomer. Na, on the other hand, had already been in two matches. The host had publicly explained that the fight was a "fair matchup" because Na was likely tired from his earlier bouts, whereas the newcomer was fresh. It served as a convenient justification, just plausible enough to appease casual observers, while everyone else simply accepted it because they wanted the betting to continue.
