Seneca of Capua's balanced stance reads Hostilius the Wolf's defensive approach perfectly — a 5% tactical edge!

R1: Hostilius the Wolf pounds forward, each step punctuated by a strike at Seneca of Capua but Seneca of Capua has endured far worse than this.

R1: Seneca of Capua feathers the trident point toward Hostilius the Wolf's throat yet Hostilius the Wolf absorbs the blow with practiced ease.

R2: Hostilius the Wolf builds pressure with the shield then converts to blade at Seneca of Capua — Seneca of Capua takes it on the bracer, no real harm done.

R2: Seneca of Capua draws Hostilius the Wolf in then punishes with a quick jab — Hostilius the Wolf takes it on the bracer, no real harm done.

R3: Hostilius the Wolf plants their feet and punches the gladius into Seneca of Capua but Seneca of Capua twists clear, taking only a nick.

R3: Seneca of Capua pivots smoothly and redirects the trident at Hostilius the Wolf — Hostilius the Wolf barely feels it, adrenaline surging.

R4: Hostilius the Wolf uses raw strength to bully Seneca of Capua with shield and sword yet Seneca of Capua weathers it and stands firm.

R4: Seneca of Capua maintains composure and picks the moment to strike Hostilius the Wolf but Hostilius the Wolf shifts just enough to avoid the worst.

R5: Hostilius the Wolf dominates the clinch, shield up, blade working at Seneca of Capua but Seneca of Capua refuses to give satisfaction of a reaction.

R5: Seneca of Capua controls the center and forces Hostilius the Wolf onto the trident though Hostilius the Wolf grunts, it's only a surface cut.

R6: Hostilius the Wolf builds momentum behind the shield then releases it at Seneca of Capua though Seneca of Capua rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R6: Seneca of Capua lunges with serpentine grace, three points seeking Hostilius the Wolf but Hostilius the Wolf catches it on the armor's edge.

R7: Hostilius the Wolf absorbs Seneca of Capua's strike and returns fire with the gladius though blood appears, Seneca of Capua fights through it.

R7: Seneca of Capua darts forward on the balls of the feet and strikes Hostilius the Wolf — a glancing strike, more sound than fury.

R8: Hostilius the Wolf charges like a bull, shield first, blade finding Seneca of Capua but Seneca of Capua turns with the blow to lessen its bite.

R8: Seneca of Capua feints with the net then spears Hostilius the Wolf but Hostilius the Wolf twists clear, taking only a nick.

R9: Hostilius the Wolf times a brutal shield hook and follows with the blade at Seneca of Capua though the strike lands, Seneca of Capua hardly notices.

R9: A masterful CRITICAL strike from Seneca of Capua carves clean through Hostilius the Wolf's defense!

R9: The net whirls out and snares Hostilius the Wolf fast!

R10: Hostilius the Wolf cuts loose from the net, gasping, the moment wasted.

R10: Seneca of Capua demonstrates patience before striking Hostilius the Wolf and Hostilius the Wolf takes a knee briefly before rising.

R10: The weighted net catches Hostilius the Wolf across the shoulders — trapped!

R11: Hostilius the Wolf thrashes free of the net but loses the initiative.

R11: Seneca of Capua circles wide and stabs at Hostilius the Wolf's legs though Hostilius the Wolf takes the hit, it changes nothing.

R12: The arena explodes — Hostilius the Wolf lands a fight-changing CRITICAL on Seneca of Capua!

R12: Seneca of Capua keeps distance and lances Hostilius the Wolf with the trident but Hostilius the Wolf angles the body to deflect most of it.

R13: Hostilius the Wolf rides momentum forward, crashing into Seneca of Capua with shield and blade yet Seneca of Capua shows no weakness from the contact.

R13: Seneca of Capua controls the center and forces Hostilius the Wolf onto the trident though Hostilius the Wolf grimaces, the damage is slight.

R14: Hostilius the Wolf uses the shield edge to split Seneca of Capua's guard then cuts though Seneca of Capua parries at the last instant.

R14: Seneca of Capua flows backward then forward, spearing Hostilius the Wolf — Hostilius the Wolf barely feels it, adrenaline surging.

R15: Hostilius the Wolf uses the shield to create space then thrusts at Seneca of Capua though Seneca of Capua deflects most of the impact.

R15: Seneca of Capua pivots and thrusts the trident into Hostilius the Wolf's side though Hostilius the Wolf deflects most of the impact.

R15: Seneca of Capua spins the net expertly, wrapping Hostilius the Wolf tight!

R16: Hostilius the Wolf breaks free of the mesh, bleeding precious seconds.

R16: Pure instinct — Seneca of Capua CRITICALLY wounds Hostilius the Wolf with savage precision!

R17: Hostilius the Wolf catches Seneca of Capua's weapon on the shield and counters but Seneca of Capua turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R17: Seneca of Capua darts forward on the balls of the feet and strikes Hostilius the Wolf yet Hostilius the Wolf keeps rhythm and composure.

R17: The weighted net catches Hostilius the Wolf across the shoulders — trapped!

R18: Hostilius the Wolf cuts loose from the net, gasping, the moment wasted.

R18: Seneca of Capua jabs the three prongs toward Hostilius the Wolf's chest yet Hostilius the Wolf keeps their footing despite the graze.

R19: Hostilius the Wolf overwhelms Seneca of Capua with unrelenting shield-and-sword pressure — a scratch that will barely scar.

R19: Seneca of Capua uses the arena's space to outposition and strike Hostilius the Wolf — a scratch that will barely scar.

R19: Seneca of Capua spins the net expertly, wrapping Hostilius the Wolf tight!

R20: Hostilius the Wolf tears the net away — but the opening has passed.

R20: Seneca of Capua breaks Hostilius the Wolf with a perfectly placed CRITICAL hit!

R20: Hostilius the Wolf slumps forward, armor slick with blood.

R21: Hostilius the Wolf charges like a bull, shield first, blade finding Seneca of Capua — Seneca of Capua shrugs off what would fell a lesser warrior.

R21: Seneca of Capua moves with fluid grace, trident seeking Hostilius the Wolf's ribs yet Hostilius the Wolf maintains focus through the pain.

R22: Hostilius the Wolf drops the shoulder and drives through Seneca of Capua though Seneca of Capua flinches, the wound is negligible.

R22: Seneca of Capua draws Hostilius the Wolf in then punishes with a quick jab but Hostilius the Wolf turns with the blow to lessen its bite.

R23: Hostilius the Wolf shield-bashes Seneca of Capua and drives the gladius home yet Seneca of Capua absorbs it without breaking stride.

R23: Seneca of Capua uses footwork to outmaneuver and strike Hostilius the Wolf yet Hostilius the Wolf remains composed, wound superficial.

R24: Hostilius the Wolf deflects with the shield and counters hard at Seneca of Capua — Seneca of Capua shrugs off what would fell a lesser warrior.

R24: Seneca of Capua uses the trident like a viper's tongue against Hostilius the Wolf but Hostilius the Wolf turns with the blow to lessen its bite.

R24: Seneca of Capua ensnares Hostilius the Wolf in the net — a perfect opening looms!

R25: Hostilius the Wolf thrashes free of the net but loses the initiative.

R25: Seneca of Capua harasses Hostilius the Wolf with darting strikes from range but Hostilius the Wolf turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R25: Seneca of Capua spins the net expertly, wrapping Hostilius the Wolf tight!

R26: Hostilius the Wolf claws out of the net but the advantage is lost.

R26: Seneca of Capua uses footwork to outmaneuver and strike Hostilius the Wolf yet Hostilius the Wolf continues forward, undeterred.