R1: Pontius the Swift spins low and brings both edges up into Milo Bloodaxe but Milo Bloodaxe turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R1: Milo Bloodaxe demonstrates raw power, muscling Pontius the Swift with shield and steel and Pontius the Swift staggers back a half-step, jaw clenched.

R2: Pontius the Swift delivers a textbook crossing slash at Milo Bloodaxe finding the gap in Milo Bloodaxe's armor perfectly.

R2: Milo Bloodaxe times it perfectly — a CRITICAL hit that staggers Pontius the Swift!

R3: Pontius the Swift slashes high and low in quick succession at Milo Bloodaxe — Milo Bloodaxe barely feels it, adrenaline surging.

R3: Milo Bloodaxe turns the shield flat and slams it into Pontius the Swift before cutting striking true as Pontius the Swift fights to stay upright.

R4: Pontius the Swift catches Milo Bloodaxe in a steel cage of flashing blades but Milo Bloodaxe steps into it, bleeding off the force.

R4: Milo Bloodaxe closes the gap and delivers a crushing shield blow to Pontius the Swift connecting perfectly as Pontius the Swift grimaces in pain.

R5: Pontius the Swift feints a retreat then explodes forward at Milo Bloodaxe and Milo Bloodaxe realizes they're in serious trouble.

R5: Milo Bloodaxe drives Pontius the Swift back with shield pressure then cuts drawing a bright line of blood.

R6: Pontius the Swift times a perfect dual thrust at Milo Bloodaxe's exposed ribs and Milo Bloodaxe grunts as the steel bites deep.

R6: Milo Bloodaxe builds momentum behind the shield then releases it at Pontius the Swift carving through leather and flesh on Pontius the Swift.

R7: Pontius the Swift becomes a whirlwind of steel, blades cutting at Milo Bloodaxe though Milo Bloodaxe registers the hit, resolve unshaken.

R7: Milo Bloodaxe dominates the clinch, shield up, blade working at Pontius the Swift and Pontius the Swift gasps, the wound deeper than expected.

R8: Pontius the Swift times a perfect dual thrust at Milo Bloodaxe's exposed ribs and Milo Bloodaxe hisses through gritted teeth.

R8: Milo Bloodaxe shield-bashes Pontius the Swift and drives the gladius home — a glancing strike, more sound than fury.

R9: Pontius the Swift spins into a windmill strike aimed at Milo Bloodaxe but Milo Bloodaxe times a half-step back perfectly.

R9: Milo Bloodaxe uses the shield as an anvil and the blade as a hammer on Pontius the Swift opening a wound that will slow Pontius the Swift down.

R9: Pontius the Swift stumbles in circles, disoriented and broken.

R10: Pontius the Swift delivers a savage one-two combination at Milo Bloodaxe though Milo Bloodaxe parries at the last instant.

R10: The crowd gasps — Milo Bloodaxe delivers a CRITICAL strike that rends Pontius the Swift!

R11: Pontius the Swift delivers a savage one-two combination at Milo Bloodaxe connecting perfectly as Milo Bloodaxe grimaces in pain.

R11: Milo Bloodaxe absorbs Pontius the Swift's strike and returns fire with the gladius but Pontius the Swift refuses to give satisfaction of a reaction.

R12: Pontius the Swift feints a retreat then explodes forward at Milo Bloodaxe drawing a bright line of blood.

R12: Milo Bloodaxe wedges the shield into Pontius the Swift's guard then stabs opening a wound that will slow Pontius the Swift down.