A couple of weeks passed, and Damon finally received the news he had been waiting for. It came directly from the UFA offices, and it immediately stirred something in him.
Nervousness, excitement, and curiosity all mixed together. It felt big. Bigger than any standard title defense. Bigger than any pressure he had carried so far.
The UFA did not drag their feet. They announced a press event and invited every major outlet. When Damon saw the setup on his screen, he already knew something historic was about to be said.
Ronan Black stepped onto the stage as cameras fired off nonstop. He didn't bother waiting for silence.
He grabbed the mic, took a sip of water, and exhaled like he had been rehearsing this speech for days.
"Alright," he began, his tone direct, exactly like Dana White. "Thanks for showing up."
