The fight went on, and the pace stayed steady.
They were both testing the other with small talk and feints, but neither man seemed in a hurry.
At times, the crowd got antsy, but the more alert fans knew what was going on: there was a chess game going on inside the cage.
Damon moved with calculated precision, using his teep kicks and sharp leg strikes to chip away at Calvin Oland.
Meanwhile, Oland danced around, throwing jabs, wild hooks, and occasional kicks.
The moments where the fight felt like it might explode into chaos were quickly reined back in, both fighters refusing to fully commit just yet.
Damon had seen what he needed to see.
Calvin Oland's strengths were identifiable, but so were his weaknesses.
On the feet, Calvin was creative and unpredictable, but he left himself open in critical moments.
His hands, always held low to bait opponents, often failed to return to protect his head after throwing strikes.