Atticus the Lion's defensive stance reads Maximus the Wolf's aggressive approach perfectly — a 10% tactical edge!

R1: Maximus the Wolf crosses the twin swords and rakes them across Atticus the Lion and Atticus the Lion gives ground, breathing hard.

R1: Atticus the Lion bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Maximus the Wolf — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R2: Maximus the Wolf crosses the twin swords and rakes them across Atticus the Lion and Atticus the Lion grunts as the steel bites deep.

R2: Atticus the Lion plants their feet and punches the gladius into Maximus the Wolf — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R3: Maximus the Wolf spins low and brings both edges up into Atticus the Lion and Atticus the Lion winces, guard faltering.

R3: Atticus the Lion shield-bashes Maximus the Wolf and drives the gladius home though Maximus the Wolf rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R4: Maximus the Wolf whirls both blades in a screaming arc at Atticus the Lion and the mob howls for blood as Atticus the Lion crumples inward!

R4: Atticus the Lion hammers Maximus the Wolf with shield rim and blade but the strike barely bites through Maximus the Wolf's guard.

R5: Maximus the Wolf spins low and brings both edges up into Atticus the Lion and Atticus the Lion reels, nearly going down!

R5: Atticus the Lion bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Maximus the Wolf but Maximus the Wolf turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R6: Maximus the Wolf unleashes a blistering flurry of dual steel on Atticus the Lion sending Atticus the Lion staggering across the sand!

R6: The crowd senses the kill as Atticus the Lion staggers, near collapse.

R6: Atticus the Lion hammers Maximus the Wolf with shield rim and blade though Maximus the Wolf rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R7: Maximus the Wolf finds the perfect opening — a CRITICAL strike that tears into Atticus the Lion!