When the night finally arrived, the energy in the air was electric.
The weigh-ins were long done. The fighters were locked in. And now, the arena was packed to its absolute limit.
Sold out.
Fans from all over the world had flown in for this event, eager to witness history unfold. Some were here for the love of the sport. Others had come to see if their country's fighter would rise or fall. And then there were the ones who simply wanted to be part of the moment, to say they were there.
The atmosphere was insane.
Every section of the venue was filled. Flags waved proudly from different parts of the stands, representing nations still in the tournament. The chants, the songs, the anticipation, it was a storm waiting to explode.
