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.
