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SOCIAL GLOVES: A Weekend to Remember, Part 2!

Aaaaaaand WE'RE BACK! Hopefully I didn't keep you waiting too long for the thrilling conclusion to this past weekend's events. What happened this past weekend, you ask? Well it was only the biggest social media event of the year, duh! SOCIAL GLOVES: Battle of the Platforms touched down in Miami Gardens and shook the city to its core with the bout of the century: TikTokers vs. YouTubers in a truly unparalleled match-up. Excited yet?
When we left off, DDG had just laid down the PAIN on Nate Wyatt, and things were edging more and more in Team YouTube's favor. Team TikTok needed a miracle.
Enter the underdog: Vinnie Hacker, the scrappiest 18-year old this side of the Pacific Ocean, as he prepared to square off against the comedy gamer himself, Deji Olatunji. To the surprise of EVERYONE (except for his legion of screaming fangirls), TikTok's favorite pretty boy took the dub in just three rounds. Of course, outside of the smack-talk, both fighters were respectful and kind to each other. Once the adrenaline wears off, we're all just human, and Hacker proved to be an excellent sport.
After Hacker spelled disaster for Deji, I was left wondering: Could Team TikTok turn it around? Thankfully, rap trio MIGOS delivered an excellent rendition of their latest hit single "Straightenin" to quell the masses. While the audience was hyped up, I was biting my nails ringside as Tayler Holder and AnesonGib emerged, ready for the penultimate bout.
An UNBELIEVABLE 5 rounds followed, with Gib acting as the dark horse for Team YouTube, delivering blow after blow to Holder. However, this bout brought about one of the evening's biggest upsets: Gib and Holder finished their bout in a draw. Gib and Holder were both clearly upset, and within the past few days, the International Sports Karate Association (ISKA) has finalized their decision in favor of Gib. At the time though, fans were upset, and the true nature of the evening was settling in: we're about to reach our final fight of the night.
Lil Baby kept fans hungry as he performed a selection of his new tracks and big hits, including "Drip Too Hard", and before long, the house was in hushed anticipation as captain TikTok, the digital bad boy whose name was on everybody's lips, Bryce Hall himself stepped out. He seemed relaxed, confident, and ready for war. That was, of course, until his opponent, ACE Family head honcho and captain of Team YouTube Austin McBroom launched himself onstage. His brother Landon and Lil Baby, as well as the rest of his posse, joined Austin as he made his way to the ring. Clad in black robes with orange fur, Austin was the epitome of excellence. Hard Rock Stadium was about to explode, and a year's worth of smack talk, bottle throwing, press conference brawling and social media slander paid off with the first ringing of the bell.
The final bout of the night culminated in 3 fantastic rounds of high-intensity boxing, and by the end, Bryce Hall seceded to Austin McBroom. This final showdown, a year in the making, went to Team YouTube. Austin, in a blaze of glory, kissed his wife Catherine, and squashed whatever remaining beef existed between him and Bryce. Smiles and hugs all around, good vibes!
However...this may not be the end. After the fight Austin was quick to say he'll fight again: "I think everyone knows his name, I'm not gonna say his name or call him out, we're gonna let the fans decide what they want, and I guarantee you I'm gonna fight again!" Not even a full day ago, Bryce posted on TikTok, showing off his shiner, and hand gesturing "0 - 1", possibly implying a scorecard that may need future updating. If both men are planning on fighting again, each other or other opponents, it's too soon to tell.
BUT, it's not too soon to tell YOU that it was an incredible weekend. Leading up to this moment, bad blood was clear to exist, but we can see now that these guys have nothing but respect for each other. Who knows? Maybe we'll see some casual, friendly sparring in the near future. Or better yet, Team TikTok may seek redemption. Either way, thanks for tuning in. Aaron, out. SOCIAL GLOVES 2 COMING SOON!!!!
Austin McBroom vs. Bryce Hall
Watch the final moments of the main event fight at Social Gloves: Battle of the Platforms from Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens (June 12, 2021).
AnEsonGib vs. Tayler Holder
Watch as the controversial decision is announced post-fight. ISKA has since overturned the controversial draw, officially naming AnEsonGib the clear winner.
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SOCIAL GLOVES: Special Moment NFTs Available Now!

LiveXLive captured some of SOCIAL GLOVES’ most gripping and explosive content with Special Moment NFTs, through LiveXLive’s partnership with Cybertino. From walkouts to knockouts, victories and defeats, these one of a kind digital works will be up for auction through June 14th at 5 PM ET. There's still time to secure the memories, so go check them out on Cybertino's marketplace here! You can lock in the unbeatable blows courtesy of FaZe Jarvis, Michael Le, DDG, Nate Wyatt, Vinnie Hacker and Deji, as well as the close calls from the bout between Tayler Holder and AnEsonGib. Saving the best for last, you could win the truly undeniable, nail-biting final moments between the show's headliners: Bryce Hall and Austin McBroom!
Cybertino is also offering exclusive virtual fighter training cards, and unique digital coins that change from silver to gold if the chosen fighter won their bout. On the night of the event, as fans continued buying their SOCIAL GLOVES exclusive fighter coins, with the purchases showing favor for Team YouTube, they proved to be taking the bragging rights as YouTuber coins took victories and flipped from silver to gold in minutes!
LiveXLive planted themselves on the cutting edge of entertainment, as SOCIAL GLOVES is the first pay-per-view event to offer NFTs as part of each livestream purchase.
Don't you want an exclusive NFT capturing the epic knockouts and victories? As someone who was ringside for the event, I can promise you that these are once-in-a-lifetime moments you don't want to forget!
Social Gloves: A Weekend to Remember
Hello everyone! Aaron here, reporting live from my bedroom after the comedown of a truly EPIC weekend in Miami Gardens. If you haven't been keeping up with the blog until now, I'm coming down from the high that was SOCIAL GLOVES: Battle of the Platforms, the once-in-a-lifetime bout between the biggest YouTubers and TikTokers in the world. Now I know what you're probably thinking: What crazy antics did I miss while I was stuck at home and couldn't be there? Well, I'm here to tell you!
My Saturday started with pulling up to Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, with the impeccably hard-working LiveXLive social media team. It was a typically hot day in sunny south Florida, but the stadium felt even HOTTER with the heat of tension dominating the air. Even during the sound check, with host Charlamagne tha God broadcasted on every screen, the anticipation hung heavy. After Friday's Weigh-In, no one knew what awaited us that night during the actual bouts, but it's undeniable that we were all excited. And then the rain started.
If you're unfamiliar with soFlo weather patterns, just know that there's a tendency for quick and heavy rain to bring foreboding, and then quickly dissipate once the heat breaks. While me and my team kept our eyes on everything backstage, helping Press get their credentials and keeping you all informed on socials, the stormclouds of war were rolling in, and we all waited with bated breath. But then, as the clock struck 7:30, it began. During the Free-to-Air portion of the evening, fighters Kale Saurage and Ryan Johnston brought the noise, providing the viewers with a first bout of the evening that set the stage for everything else to POP. OFF.
Ryan Johnston bested Kale Saurage with a TOTAL KNOCK-OUT in the fifth round, as Team YouTube took their first victory. Rapper Trippie Redd was quick to follow, performing his hit rager "Dark Knight Dummo" and getting the audience absolutely ravenous for more. The bout between Ben Azelart and Landon McBroom was next, and after 3 rounds, McBroom cemented another win for Team YouTube. As DJ Khaled took the stage with Fat Joe, and the hit "All I Do is Win" was on the lips of everyone present, it seemed like the evening could be a lock for Team YouTube.
Michael Le and FaZe Clan's own FaZe Jarvis entered the ring as the first bout of the main event, and after only 2 rounds, Le was on the floor. Naturally, all of FaZe Clan was there to congratulate and hug Jarvis, and the smile on his face after the victory was contagious. Things were reaching a boiling point, and FAST. Another win for Team YouTube...was this about to be a sweep?
Female MC Latto brought some hot girl energy with her songs "Muwop" and "B*tch From the South", and while her energy was infectious and fiery, it was the perfect cooldown before the next bout: Nate Wyatt vs. DDG. DDG's track "Patience" with Coi Leray is dominating on TikTok right now, but he brought the flames for Team YouTube. Nate Wyatt repped Team TikTok, and their fight was viciously intense. Both fighters provided the audience with an unreal 5 rounds, and in the end DDG took the dub. More and more YouTube NFT coins made the flip from silver to gold as they racked up wins, and fans were on the edge of their seat. Could Team TikTok still come out victorious? Who could pull through and secure a win for them? WHO WOULD END UP WITH THE BRAGGING RIGHTS??????
I know you folks at home are DYING to know how the rest of the evening played out, so I'll be back soon with the rest of the event's run-down. Don't worry, you're not gonna miss the finishing blow! See you soon for the recap!
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