Aelius of Capua's balanced stance reads Flacidius Ironhands's defensive approach perfectly — a 5% tactical edge!

R1: Aelius of Capua spins on the ball of the foot and cuts at Flacidius Ironhands yet Flacidius Ironhands plants their feet and endures.

R1: Flacidius Ironhands builds pressure with the shield then converts to blade at Aelius of Capua — a flesh wound that won't slow Aelius of Capua down.

R2: The death blow looms — Aelius of Capua CRITICALLY wounds Flacidius Ironhands!

R2: Flacidius Ironhands closes the gap and delivers a crushing shield blow to Aelius of Capua but Aelius of Capua turns with the blow to lessen its bite.

R3: Aelius of Capua wheels and strikes, twin blades finding Flacidius Ironhands though Flacidius Ironhands registers the hit, resolve unshaken.

R3: Flacidius Ironhands finds Aelius of Capua's weak spot and CRITICALLY exploits it!

R4: Aelius of Capua rains down a storm of cuts upon Flacidius Ironhands and Flacidius Ironhands drops their shoulder, trying to recover.

R4: Flacidius Ironhands catches Aelius of Capua's weapon on the shield and counters though Aelius of Capua takes the hit, it changes nothing.

R5: Aelius of Capua commits fully, driving both points toward Flacidius Ironhands — Flacidius Ironhands takes it on the bracer, no real harm done.

R5: Flacidius Ironhands drives Aelius of Capua back with shield pressure then cuts though Aelius of Capua takes the hit, it changes nothing.

R6: Aelius of Capua closes fast and scissor-strikes Flacidius Ironhands with both blades landing clean as the sand drinks the blood.

R6: Flacidius Ironhands grinds Aelius of Capua down with a short, brutal thrust — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R7: Aelius of Capua finds the weak point — a CRITICAL blow that tears through Flacidius Ironhands!

R7: The turning point — Flacidius Ironhands lands a devastating CRITICAL on Aelius of Capua!

R8: Aelius of Capua spins clockwise and carves into Flacidius Ironhands but Flacidius Ironhands refuses to give satisfaction of a reaction.

R8: Flacidius Ironhands channels pure fury into a CRITICAL blow at Aelius of Capua!

R9: Aelius of Capua darts in like a viper, both blades thrusting at Flacidius Ironhands — a cosmetic cut, Flacidius Ironhands's fighting spirit intact.

R9: Flacidius Ironhands drives Aelius of Capua back with shield pressure then cuts landing with authority as Aelius of Capua recoils.

R10: Aelius of Capua delivers a savage one-two combination at Flacidius Ironhands and Flacidius Ironhands backpedals, reassessing the situation.

R10: Flacidius Ironhands marches forward like a battering ram, blade finding Aelius of Capua carving a vivid red streak across Aelius of Capua.

R11: Aelius of Capua advances with controlled fury, both swords probing Flacidius Ironhands yet Flacidius Ironhands keeps their footing despite the graze.

R11: The crowd roars for the finish as Flacidius Ironhands falters badly.

R11: Flacidius Ironhands hammers Aelius of Capua with shield rim and blade striking true as Aelius of Capua fights to stay upright.

R12: Aelius of Capua delivers a savage one-two combination at Flacidius Ironhands carving through leather and flesh on Flacidius Ironhands.

R12: Flacidius Ironhands bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Aelius of Capua though Aelius of Capua registers the hit, resolve unshaken.

R13: Aelius of Capua times a perfect dual thrust at Flacidius Ironhands's exposed ribs but Flacidius Ironhands gives ground gracefully, damage minimal.

R13: Pure instinct — Flacidius Ironhands CRITICALLY wounds Aelius of Capua with savage precision!

R13: Aelius of Capua is a ghost of themselves, barely clinging to consciousness.

R14: Aelius of Capua wheels and strikes, twin blades finding Flacidius Ironhands though Flacidius Ironhands flinches, the wound is negligible.

R14: Flacidius Ironhands demonstrates classic technique, advancing on Aelius of Capua and Aelius of Capua curses, blood flowing freely.

R15: Aelius of Capua uses superior speed to land two cuts before Flacidius Ironhands can react — a glancing strike, more sound than fury.

R15: Flacidius Ironhands smashes the shield edge into Aelius of Capua's face then follows with steel though Aelius of Capua parries at the last instant.

R16: Blood sprays as Aelius of Capua lands a CRITICAL thrust on Flacidius Ironhands!