Step 2: Force Hesitation
Silva still had power, but power meant nothing if you were too scared to throw.
Damon started using false tells, faking his movement patterns.
He would feint a low kick, but instead throw a high kick, just missing Silva's guard.
He would fake a level change, making Silva brace for a takedown, then snap his head back with a sharp jab instead.
It was mental pressure at its finest. Silva was hesitating, not sure what was real and what wasn't.
Damon used that moment of doubt to land a brutal spinning back kick to the ribs. The crowd gasped as Silva staggered slightly, clutching his side.
"Oh! That hurt him!"
Silva was slowing down, exactly as planned.
Step 2: Complete.
Step 3: Manipulate the Guard
Now that Silva was reacting to feints, it was time to exploit his natural instincts.
Damon faked another body shot, making Silva drop his elbows to defend, then immediately came over the top with a sharp right hook that crashed against Silva's temple!
