Winner-stays rotation. Active gladiator faces sequential challengers while others queue. 25-minute hard cap on the event. 3-minute hard cap per bout. Winner of each duel stays on the mat; loser rotates to back of queue. Active gladiator gets 60 seconds of rest between bouts. Consecutive-win bonuses at 3, 5, and 7 wins. Every competitor is guaranteed a minimum of 4 bouts.
- Format: King of the Hill Rotation
- Duration: 25 minutes (hard cap)
- Competitors: 5–8 individual rotation
- Arena: 25ft x 25ft (or 20ft radius circle)
- Bout Cap: 3 minutes per duel
- Rest: 60 seconds for active gladiator between bouts
- Armor Calibration: Division-standard (L2 for mixed cohorts)
- Head Gear: Mandatory
- Cycle Slot: Week 5 — Showcase Night
- Ranked: YES — each bout feeds the LSMAF national rankings; consecutive-win bonuses tracked separately