Round 2, Match 3 results
This is another fight that was hard to call...not so much because the winner is doubt. I just don't like the outcome.
The Veiled Avenger clearly has the advantage in hand-to-hand combat skill. She's pretty masterful with that whip. She's repeatedly used it to keep larger physically-imposing males at a distance--even when they're armed with pistols! If any ever do close in on her, she's demonstrated hand-to-hand skills that are at least as formidable as Ion's.
The core problem is simply the power differential. First, the fight takes place out doors. Consequently, there's nothing to stop Ion from taking full advantage of his flight ability. Second, even when he closes in on the Avenger--and even if her reflexes are fast enough to lash out at him with her whip--it apparently takes quite a lot to penetrate his force-field. Though it's never defined precisely how much, I've got to believe it's more than a bullwhip, no matter how skillfully wielded. At the end of the day, even when the Avenger brings her A-game, I'd think Ion just wears her down. (And the kid has demonstrated the guts to take a punch and carry on the fight, so I'd have no doubts about Ion's grit.)
Apparently, the voters agree. It's unanimous, Ion goes to the third round!
Round 2, Match 4
The fourth match sees the quintessential tough guy, Doc Savage face off against the quintessential nice guy, the Cardinal. How will this play out?
Background on Doc Savage
Background on the Cardinal
The Veiled Avenger clearly has the advantage in hand-to-hand combat skill. She's pretty masterful with that whip. She's repeatedly used it to keep larger physically-imposing males at a distance--even when they're armed with pistols! If any ever do close in on her, she's demonstrated hand-to-hand skills that are at least as formidable as Ion's.
The core problem is simply the power differential. First, the fight takes place out doors. Consequently, there's nothing to stop Ion from taking full advantage of his flight ability. Second, even when he closes in on the Avenger--and even if her reflexes are fast enough to lash out at him with her whip--it apparently takes quite a lot to penetrate his force-field. Though it's never defined precisely how much, I've got to believe it's more than a bullwhip, no matter how skillfully wielded. At the end of the day, even when the Avenger brings her A-game, I'd think Ion just wears her down. (And the kid has demonstrated the guts to take a punch and carry on the fight, so I'd have no doubts about Ion's grit.)
Apparently, the voters agree. It's unanimous, Ion goes to the third round!
The fourth match sees the quintessential tough guy, Doc Savage face off against the quintessential nice guy, the Cardinal. How will this play out?
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| Doc Savage as depicted in Doc Savage #3 (2014) |
Background on Doc Savage
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| The Cardinal as depicted in Exodus (2010 Apr 18) |
Background on the Cardinal
Setting
This fight take place in New York alongside the East River. It's early morning and there's a mist rolling in.
Way to go, Ion! Echo and I will keep restlessly rootin' for ya!
ReplyDeleteFollowing these Friday Night Fights is a lot of fun, Justin! Now I'm interested to see how good ol' Doc Savage fares in the next bout!