Damon had to admit, he may have miscalculated. Bobby wasn't going to stand still like he had in the first round.
Clearly, Bobby had a plan of his own, one that involved more than just absorbing punishment. Damon needed to find a new strategy.
Adapt and improve. That was how fighters grew.
With Bobby locked in the clinch, Damon decided to use his Muay Thai advantage.
He threw a sharp elbow toward Bobby's temple. The strike glanced off, but it was enough to keep Bobby on the defensive.
Despite the pressure, Bobby wasn't struggling as much as Damon had expected.
Clearly, Bobby had some experience in the clinch too, but Damon was doing the most damage.
Damon fired off another knee to Bobby's midsection.
Each strike landed with a satisfying thud, and he could feel Bobby's body tighten with every hit.
He kept his grip tight on the back of Bobby's neck, controlling the pace, forcing him to react rather than attack.