The sarcastic hate for Damon Cross had long died out by the time this night arrived.
It was New Year's Eve, and the UFA had prepared an explosive card to kick off the year with a bang.
The arena buzzed with excitement as the event's commentators opened the show.
"Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to an action-packed night of fights!" one commentator announced, his voice filled with energy.
The broadcast quickly shifted focus to the evening's matchups, building the hype for what promised to be a thrilling night of MMA.
"Right before we dive into the main card, we've got a matchup to watch out for, Ivan Novak versus Carl Waidmore," the second commentator added. "Carl, a former champion, is making his return tonight after recovering from a tough injury."