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It’s time for the fighter entrances at the Ariake Arena. First out of the tunnel is the challenger, Ye Joon Kim, making the long walk to the ring wearing plain black robe with black trunks as Akon’s Beautiful Day blasts from the arena soundsystem. The 15-1 underdog looks incredibly relaxed in the moments before the fight of his life.
And now here comes the Monster! He’s raised toward the rafters by a hydraulic lift as a laser show lights the arena. Finally he’s lowered and makes his way to the ring in a white robe with red trim. After a pause he climbs the stairs and through the ropes and raises a single glove to the crowd.
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