Inside the ring, however, that question changes nothing. After being driven back to the ropes, Ryohei takes the risk again, waiting for Ryoma to step in before firing at the exact same moment.
He aims for another dual exchange…
DSH!
…and the result is not much different from the last one. His punch still lands. But most of its force disappears along the way.
"Damn it…"
"So much for a dual exchange."
Eventually, Ryohei raises both gloves high, tucks his elbows tight, leaning to the ropes as he settles completely behind a turtle defense.
He stops trying to win the exchanges, simply trying to survive. Better this than further humiliation.
At least, being the heavier man against someone deep into a weight-cutting program is enough to help Ryohei make it to the bell.
DING!
Ryoma lowers his gloves, looking mildly irritated. Ryohei immediately drapes an arm over the top rope to keep himself upright, and somehow, he looks even more irritated.
