The rest of the night went smoothly, and there was a happy vibe in the backroom area.
When Damon got back to his team, everyone cheered and slapped him on the back.
Even though the mood was happy and light, there was an unsaid recognition of how hard they had worked to get here.
Damon went to the changing room after taking a moment to catch his breath and enjoy the moment.
He took a shower to get rid of the fight's sweat and energy, and then he put on some clean clothes.
He could think about the fight, his growth, and how he had put an end to any questions that were still there while the cool water felt against his skin.
The next event was the conference after the fight, which felt different this time. Because Damon had been here before, he knew how to sit at the table and answer questions.
But tonight was different. It was clear that the press knew it was his night because he had main evented tonight's show.
