Place it as the closing beat of a short reaction edit, right after the bold move lands and the audience has seen it. Open with Sudden Suspense to build tension, then let this clip deliver the verdict, and finish with Damn for an extra beat of disbelief.
About this sound
This is a 1.2-second voice clip of a man saying 'I gotta respect this' in a dry, deadpan delivery. It lands as amused, reluctant admiration, the kind of grudging praise you give when a bold move actually works. The line is from JJJacksfilms, and its flat tone is what makes the reluctant approval feel funny rather than sincere.