The media was going crazy over the fight, and fans were excited to see it.
While some were eager to see the upcoming The Supreme Fighter final between Damon and Brian, given the heated rivalry and drama that had unfolded, most of the attention was focused elsewhere.
The majority of the hype was centered on the clash between Balim Chemasov and Donald Whittier.
These two giants of the sport were set to face off, and their long-standing reputations and intense coaching rivalry made their bout the real headliner in the eyes of many.
Everyone wanted to see the fight, and there was an overwhelming feeling of excitement surrounding the event.
For Damon and Brian, the reality was clear, as skilled as they were, they were still relatively unknown compared to the likes of Chemasov and Whittier.
It was only natural for the spotlight to be on the two veteran coaches, who had already built legendary careers.
