The Hoplite vs. the Samurai: Alexios vs. Kyo

[ScylliasExoter]

Alexios grunted in pain as Kyo axe-handle whacked Alexios back. Kyo’s furious blows eventually wore Alexios down and he stopped ramming Kyo’s midsection. The Greek fell to his knees, momentarily stunned.

[Underdoggo]

As Alexios fell to his knees, Kyo slumped for a few seconds against the barricade, catching his breath. He knew, however, that he couldn't afford to give the big Greek too much time to recover, and he acted swiftly soon after: he pressed his palms against the barricade and sprang off, aiming a spinning kick hard into the side of Alexios' head!

[ScylliasExoter]

Alexios was stunned and, unfortunately, it gave Kyo time to push himself up off of the barricade and nail Alexios with a jump kick. The blow landed on the side of Alexios’ face. The Greek appeared at least momentarily out on his feet and slumped over onto Kyo.

[Underdoggo]

Kyo felt the impact of his kick shiver up his leg as his boot collided with Alexios. The big man staggered, and them slumped down against Kyo, threatening to take him down to the floor or pin him against the barricade. Kyo grimaced and braced his feet, grabbing for one of Alexios' arms.

And then, with a huff of exertion, he spun, trying to whip Alexios around towards the corner post. If Alexios managed to stop in time to prevent a collision, Kyo would be following right behind him, leaping forward to bulldog Alexios face-first into the ringside steps!

[ScylliasExoter]

Kyo sent Alexios towards the ring post. The Greek collided with the ring post. The recoil sent him staggering backwards, right into a waiting Kyo. Before Alexios knew it, his vision blurred and then he felt blinding pain as Kyo bulldogged him onto the steps. Alexios was out on his feet propped up only by the ring steps.