The arena buzzed with anticipation as both fighters stood in the center of the octagon.
The referee, Garne Rowen, positioned himself between them, gripping their wrists firmly.
Deuce Baffer stepped forward, microphone in hand, his voice booming through the speakers.
"Ladies and gentlemen, referee Garne Rowen has called a stop to this contest at four minutes, thirty-eight seconds of round number five!"
The crowd erupted, the noise deafening.
"DECLARING THE WINNER BY KNOCKOUT!!!!..."
A brief pause, the tension mounting.
"DAAAAMOOON 'THE RONIN' CROOOOOSS!!!"
The arena exploded in cheers as the referee raised Damon's hand high. Damon's face lit up with a triumphant smile, the culmination of his hard-fought victory evident in his expression.
The crowd's roar was thunderous, vibrating through the cage floor.
As they called his name again, he raised his arms and roared, the sound tearing from his chest and joining with the deafening cheers.
