Many fans on social media sites had their eyes on Damon Cross.
They were hungry for more after seeing how well he fought recently, and now rumors were flying about who he would fight next.
The hashtags were everywhere #DamonCross, #NextFight, and #MiddleweightKing.
Conversations ranged from fan theories to detailed analyses of potential matchups.
"Who do you think is next for Damon?" one fan posted, accompanied by a clip of his stunning submission victory.
"It's gotta be Donald Whittier again. Run it back!" another wrote, though the idea was quickly shot down by others.
"Forget Whittier. Damon needs to go up against DPP. That would be fireworks!"
"But what about Ivan Novak? That guy is climbing the ranks like a monster. Cross vs. Novak would be insane."
Even prominent MMA journalists chimed in, publishing articles dissecting Damon's options.
