The crowd's reaction was mixed. Some cheered, acknowledging his status as a former champion, while others jeered, taunting him with reminders of past failures. Darius ignored it all, his mind solely focused on the fight ahead.
The First Round: A Battle of Titans
The opening bell rang, and both fighters stepped into the center of the cage. Li Wei wasted no time, unleashing a spinning back kick that whistled through the air, narrowly missing Darius's ribs. The crowd erupted, already on edge as the fight began with fireworks.
Darius smirked, stepping forward with a thunderous jab that connected squarely with Li's nose. The Dragon staggered back, quickly regaining his footing and retaliating with a flurry of punches and kicks.
