Paulus of Thrace's aggressive stance reads Publius the Bull's balanced approach perfectly — a 10% tactical edge!

Publius the Bull's balanced stance reads Paulus of Thrace's aggressive approach perfectly — a 5% tactical edge!

R1: Paulus of Thrace controls the range and picks Publius the Bull apart from distance yet Publius the Bull keeps their footing despite the graze.

R1: Publius the Bull locks onto Paulus of Thrace and pressures forward with shield and sword and Paulus of Thrace feels the bite of well-placed steel.

R2: Paulus of Thrace glides across the sand and spears Publius the Bull striking true as Publius the Bull fights to stay upright.

R2: Publius the Bull smashes the shield edge into Paulus of Thrace's face then follows with steel and Paulus of Thrace drops their shoulder, trying to recover.

R3: Paulus of Thrace circles right and lashes the trident at Publius the Bull and Publius the Bull backpedals, reassessing the situation.

R3: Publius the Bull locks shields with Paulus of Thrace then twists and stabs and Paulus of Thrace coughs, tasting copper.

R4: Paulus of Thrace pivots and thrusts the trident into Publius the Bull's side striking home as Publius the Bull fights through the shock.

R4: Publius the Bull is caught in the mesh, struggling desperately to break free!

R4: Publius the Bull claws out of the net but the advantage is lost.

R5: Paulus of Thrace feints high and stabs low at Publius the Bull and Publius the Bull collapses forward, fighting for consciousness!

R5: Publius the Bull plants the shield and slashes at Paulus of Thrace's exposed limbs but Paulus of Thrace has endured far worse than this.

R6: Paulus of Thrace times the retreat then explodes forward at Publius the Bull and Publius the Bull collapses forward, fighting for consciousness!

R6: Publius the Bull wedges the shield into Paulus of Thrace's guard then stabs cutting through Paulus of Thrace's confidence and flesh alike.

R7: Paulus of Thrace maintains composure and picks the moment to strike Publius the Bull and Publius the Bull stumbles, vision blurring for a moment.

R7: Paulus of Thrace spins the net expertly, wrapping Publius the Bull tight!

R7: Publius the Bull claws out of the net but the advantage is lost.

R8: The gods favor Paulus of Thrace — a CRITICAL strike rocks Publius the Bull!

R8: Publius the Bull is at death's door, hanging on by pure will.

R8: Publius the Bull demonstrates raw power, muscling Paulus of Thrace with shield and steel and Paulus of Thrace doubles over momentarily from the blow.

R9: Paulus of Thrace withdraws then strikes like lightning at Publius the Bull landing square and drawing the crowd's roar.