"That was a good fight. Cobra Kai has some great fighters."
After Devon's duel, the competition continued. The remaining matches were all quite flashy, but facing many of Sakura Bushido's top fighters, the outcome was obvious. Indeed, most were won quite easily, leaving a bitter taste in the competition.
At one point, five more rounds concluded. As predicted, Sakura Bushido finished with all Cobra Kai fighters except for two who had yet to compete.
As all the matches were concluding, Hawk, who was the next fighter to go before Miguel, felt very excited.
"Hawk against Victor, step forward!" Mr. Chozen announced after knowing who the last fighters were.
"Let the duel begin!"
"Alright, guys, three points for the winner. Ready? Attention, Bow, face each other, Bow!" Mr. Chozen said as he looked at both competitors.
"Fight!"
As they eyed each other, Victor's expression became deadly serious as he leaped forward. A devastating force surged from his muscles as he launched a kick. Just as his kick was about to connect with Hawk, he deflected it, making Victor growl, thinking he could score a point with that impressive kick. In an instant, it shifted to close combat, and the overwhelming force of Victor's attacks increased exponentially.
While being assaulted by a series of rapid and powerful attacks, Hawk slightly furrowed his brow. He aligned his manicured fingers and, like a great spear, attacked directly between Victor's punches, trying to hit his body. But at that moment, before his fist reached Victor's body, Victor had launched a kick that ended up connecting with Hawk's side.
"Ah!"
"Point!" Chozen shouted as he separated the fighters.
Hawk, holding his side, frowned, quickly composed himself, and walked back to his place for the match to be resumed.
"Ready?" Chozen looked at both fighters and said, "Fight!"
On the mat, both figures entwined as they vigorously fought and constantly exchanged blows with their fists and high kicks. Each strike was magnificent, intricate, and entirely legal.
"Dash, who do you think will win?" Devon asked while watching the fight.
"Although it's a tough fight, if Hawk were less aggressive and focused more on connecting hits than causing damage, he would have a better chance in this fight. But there's nothing to consider right now," Dash said as he observed the match.
In simple words, Victor would win without any trouble simply because he was much better in combat and more focused than Hawk.
Just as the intensity of the fight was increasing, Victor surprised Hawk with a quick kick, earning him another point.
"Point!"
Hawk clenched his fists, knowing there wasn't much difference in speed but a significant difference in experience. He lacked a lot of experience to face fighters with rich combat experience.
"Ready? Fight!" Chozen, after giving both fighters a breather, initiated the fight again.
"Ready!" Filled with uncontrollable fury, Hawk began with quick kicks.
Victor, who had his opponent right where he wanted, smiled slightly. Holding the kick Hawk had thrown, he maneuvered with his right leg and forcefully struck Hawk's chest.
A loud sound echoed, and Hawk, who had been hit, fell to the ground.
"Not bad for having no more than a year of training. I can confidently say you have more talent than I do..." Victor smiled as he extended his hand to Hawk, who was breathing with fatigue.
Looking at Victor, Hawk extended his hand and said, "I'll beat you next time!"
Victor nodded and said, "I'll be waiting!"