🗣️ Klixor the Second bellows: “Let the Gods Decide!”

Klixor the Second's aggressive stance reads Maximus the Bull's balanced approach perfectly — a 10% tactical edge!

Maximus the Bull's balanced stance reads Klixor the Second's aggressive approach perfectly — a 5% tactical edge!

R1: Klixor the Second deflects with the shield and counters hard at Maximus the Bull and Maximus the Bull winces, guard faltering.

R1: Maximus the Bull uses the shield boss to stagger Klixor the Second then follows through though Klixor the Second flinches, the wound is negligible.

R2: Perfect form! Klixor the Second executes a CRITICAL cut that nearly fells Maximus the Bull!

R2: Maximus the Bull hammers Klixor the Second with shield rim and blade but Klixor the Second refuses to give satisfaction of a reaction.

R3: Klixor the Second uses the shield to create space then thrusts at Maximus the Bull striking home as Maximus the Bull fights through the shock.

R3: Maximus the Bull locks shields with Klixor the Second then twists and stabs but Klixor the Second anticipates and minimizes the damage.

R4: Klixor the Second drops the shoulder and drives through Maximus the Bull and Maximus the Bull drops their guard for a fatal instant.

R4: Maximus the Bull uses weight advantage to drive Klixor the Second backward but Klixor the Second twists clear, taking only a nick.

R5: Klixor the Second times the perfect counter — a CRITICAL strike to Maximus the Bull!

R5: Maximus the Bull builds momentum behind the shield then releases it at Klixor the Second though Klixor the Second flinches, the wound is negligible.

R6: Klixor the Second uses the shield as an anvil and the blade as a hammer on Maximus the Bull and Maximus the Bull realizes they're in serious trouble.

R6: Maximus the Bull grinds forward inch by inch, punishing Klixor the Second but the strike barely bites through Klixor the Second's guard.

R7: Klixor the Second smashes the shield edge into Maximus the Bull's face then follows with steel — Maximus the Bull takes worse in training, this is nothing.

R7: Maximus the Bull controls the engagement with shield positioning, then strikes Klixor the Second but Klixor the Second turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R8: Klixor the Second punishes Maximus the Bull's error with a CRITICAL blow!

Round 8: Maximus the Bull digs deep — a second wind restores 71 vigor!

R8: The arena holds its breath — Maximus the Bull can barely stand!

R8: Maximus the Bull turns the shield flat and slams it into Klixor the Second before cutting — a flesh wound that won't slow Klixor the Second down.

R9: Klixor the Second rides momentum forward, crashing into Maximus the Bull with shield and blade and Maximus the Bull takes a knee briefly before rising.

R9: Maximus the Bull grinds Klixor the Second down with a short, brutal thrust — a glancing strike, more sound than fury.

R10: Klixor the Second uses the shield edge to split Maximus the Bull's guard then cuts and Maximus the Bull feels their strength waning slightly.