Goopus's balanced stance reads Rocky's defensive approach perfectly — a 5% tactical edge!

R1: Blood sprays as Goopus lands a CRITICAL thrust on Rocky!

R1: Rocky controls the engagement with shield positioning, then strikes Goopus though Goopus takes the hit, it changes nothing.

R2: A master stroke — Goopus opens Rocky with a CRITICAL slash!

R2: Rocky dominates the clinch, shield up, blade working at Goopus though Goopus takes the hit, it changes nothing.

R3: Goopus channels all their skill into a CRITICAL strike at Rocky!

R3: Rocky demonstrates textbook form, shield protecting as the blade strikes Goopus but Goopus refuses to give satisfaction of a reaction.

R4: The tide turns — Goopus delivers a CRITICAL blow to Rocky!

R4: Rocky catches Goopus's weapon on the shield and counters but Goopus times a half-step back perfectly.

R5: Absolute perfection — Goopus lands a CRITICAL that drops Rocky!

R5: Rocky times a brutal shield hook and follows with the blade at Goopus yet Goopus maintains focus through the pain.

R6: Goopus uses the net to bind then follows with steel at Rocky — a cosmetic cut, Rocky's fighting spirit intact.

R6: Goopus casts the weighted net — Rocky is tangled and floundering!

R6: Rocky claws out of the net but the advantage is lost.

R7: Goopus glides across the sand and spears Rocky drawing a bright line of blood.

R7: Rocky wedges the shield into Goopus's guard then stabs though Goopus parries at the last instant.

R8: Goopus circles clockwise and punches the trident through Rocky's guard yet Rocky plants their feet and endures.

R8: Rocky sees red and CRITICALLY carves into Goopus!

R9: Goopus lunges with serpentine grace, three points seeking Rocky and Rocky curses, blood flowing freely.

R9: Rocky clutches their wound, vision darkening.

R9: The mob rises as Rocky delivers a bone-crushing CRITICAL to Goopus!

R10: Goopus harasses Rocky with darting strikes from range and Rocky gasps, the wound deeper than expected.

R10: Rocky builds momentum behind the shield then releases it at Goopus but Goopus twists clear, taking only a nick.

R11: Goopus feints high and stabs low at Rocky but Rocky twists clear, taking only a nick.

R11: The net whirls out and snares Rocky fast!

R11: Rocky cuts loose from the net, gasping, the moment wasted.

R12: Goopus waits for the opening then commits the trident at Rocky though Rocky registers the hit, resolve unshaken.

R12: Rocky turns the shield flat and slams it into Goopus before cutting though the strike connects, Goopus is unmoved.

R13: Goopus strikes with deadly intent — a CRITICAL hit cripples Rocky!

R13: The arena shakes — Rocky CRITICALLY hammers Goopus!

R14: Goopus strikes with deadly intent — a CRITICAL hit cripples Rocky!