In the crowd, where Damon's friends sat, the energy had been building throughout the fight.
They had been smiling, relaxed even, as Damon controlled the clinch, knowing he was in charge of the match.
But the moment Damon threw Brian down as if dead, they all erupted.
Ash leaped out of his seat, shouting, "Oh my God, it's over!"
Joey, wide-eyed, threw his hands up in disbelief. "That's it! That's it! Damon freaking did it!"
Even Tyr, usually calm, was on his feet, fists clenched in excitement. "Man, I've never seen anything like that!"
Svetlana, though always composed, couldn't help but grin from ear to ear, her heart racing with pride.
She joined in the cheering, though a part of her felt more deeply connected to Damon in that moment.
As the crowd went wild around them, Damon's friends were on their feet, celebrating as if they were in the cage with him.
It was a moment they'd never forget.
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