Deuce Buffer stepped forward, microphone in hand, his booming voice cutting through the arena.
"Ladies and gentlemen… referee Mark Collins has called a stop to this contest.
At four minutes, fifty-one seconds of Round number 5… declaring the winner by TKO
… AAAAAAAAND STIIIIIIIILL …
THEEE UNDISPUTED UFA MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WOOOOOOOORLD …
DAAAAAAAA- MON…
THEEE
IRIIISHH
ROOONNIN
CROOOSSSS
"
The crowd erupted, the arena shaking under the roar of chants and cheers.
Damon raised both fists high, grinning as flashes popped from every direction.
Ivan lowered his head slightly, his corner consoling him with pats on the back as the sting of defeat sank in.
Behind Damon, UFA president Ronan Black stepped forward, gold belt in hand. He leaned in, fastening it tight around Damon's waist as the crowd roared again.
