Robby took a deep breath and began to move slowly, eyeing Jack, who was also looking for an opportunity to attack and initiate the open combat. Knowing that Jack was a formidable opponent, Robby couldn't rush in, so he listened to his father's advice, maintaining a very measured movement and not acting impulsively.
"I think it's time to attack..." Keeping a safe distance, Robby, who was losing a bit of patience, initiated a probing attack.
"Now!" The moment this thought crossed Robby's mind, on the other side, Jack was practically thinking the same and launched his attack a split second earlier.
As they watched the fight unfold, many in the silent audience began to shout in excitement, supporting their fighters who had earned their cheers regardless of the school they represented. Being able to fight in front of so many people and doing it in such a professional manner requires more than experience, so everyone respected every fighter regardless of their performance in each match.
In his seat, Dash maintained a slight smile, knowing that the fights had been very evenly matched so far. As long as he didn't see Devon fight, he felt comfortable and content as a spectator.
Thud! Confronted with a straight punch from Jack, Robby took a step back. His clenched fists opened and closed slightly, forming a peculiar stance. Stepping forward, he struck Jack's arm, causing him to miss the attack.
Right as his attack was thwarted, Jack's expression changed, and his eyes widened as Robby's kick aimed for his side.
Forced to dodge, Jack took a step back. The force behind that kick was fierce, and he felt his body protest in pain despite adopting a defensive posture.
Thud! Thud! Thud! The sound of their hands dodging and blocking punches was so resonant that everyone was captivated.
Robby's defense was very effective, and the moment he saw Jack opening up to one side, he jumped forward and hit Jack's ribs.
"Point!" shouted the referee, keeping a keen eye on the battle.
"That's it, Robby!" shouted Daniel, who was intensely focused on the fight.
Jack shook his head, smiled slightly, and nodded, acknowledging Robby's level, who was slightly excited to have landed a hit.
"Maintain your distance; play more with your feet!" Kim shouted while being close to Jack.
"Regroup, ready? Fight!" shouted the referee instantly, seeing that both were ready to continue the fight.
"Now!" shouted Jack as he advanced forward, closing the distance.
In this case, fighting at close quarters was not the best strategy, but Jack was not listening to his head this time, opting for his more aggressive instincts.
While being assaulted by Jack's bold advance, Robby wanted to step back but immediately received a series of attacks that left him breathless.
"Point!"
"What's that speed?" exclaimed Johnny, surprised by what he had seen.
"He's a good fighter..."
"Dash, do you know who will win?" Demetri asked nervously, clenching his fists excitedly, hoping for their school's victory.
"Hard to say..."
Dash hesitated for a few brief moments before finally shaking his head. Robby had clearly mastered Miyagi's martial art, but he was still too rigid in more open fights compared to Kung Fu, which limited him. Still, he was very strong and good in close combat, giving him a certain reputation.
However, Jack was very versatile and could adapt to almost any martial art, keeping him highly regarded in Dash's expectations.
Because of this, it was difficult to predict who would win this match between the two. The previous fight against Miguel was not so true because Jack let himself be defeated, but this time, both had to fight seriously as they were the first ones to compete.
"Point!"
At that moment, Robby had managed to land a hit, giving him a point with which he never thought he would connect.
Everyone cheered with excitement, but many were not happy because if Jack lost, it would mean that the school where they resided would lose to a visiting school.