Kenganverse vs Bakiverse: The King of Stranglers vs The Howling Spirit

[BakiHanma18]

Imai Cosmo vs Yoroizuka Saw Paing

Speed equalized

Location: Steel Cage Octagon

Rules: everything allowed except the use of weapons

In-Character

Bracket here (note: keys of characters are subject to change)

Combatants have 1 day to heal any wounds sustained in the match

Winner will be declared after 12 hours if only 1 fighter has 0 vote

Evil incarnate

 

[BakiHanma18]

Bump

 

[BakiHanma18]

Bump

 

[PTSOXMONKEY99]

This is really interesting since this is essentially a battle between a striking specialist and a grappling specialist.

Assuming this is Post-Akoya Cosmo, I think I will slightly lean towards him. His minor foresight combined with improving reflexes and Zone working against Saw Paing's hotheadedness will let him narrowly clutch a win.

Cosmo pretty much stands no chance against Saw Paing in a contest of blows due Saw Paings specialty in Lethwei and his hard skeleton. However, this speciality in blows puts him at risk for Cosmos grappling as shown by his bout with Ohma. The Hammer of Burma in particular could let Cosmo rope him into a triangle choke.

Cosmo will struggle at bit at first due to his unfamiliarity with Saw Paing's aggressive and defensive striking style, but he will adapt and overtime. It will essentially be Cosmo vs Adam, but with a with both being more skilled and stronger. Cosmo showed us how he handles superior strikers there, so it shouldn't be any different here. But it will come with some cost to Cosmo, as he's gonna have to get around Saw Paing's harsh blows and tenacity.

Cosmo 6/10, walks away with some bruises and maybe some hairline fractures (Cosmo is like the biggest 2nd biggest glass canon so it makes sense)

 

[BakiHanma18]

When I initially made this match, the first thing I thought was about how easy the Hammer of Burma technique would be to Zone. Great stuff, and this totally reflects why Post-Akoya Cosmo could go toe to toe with someone like Ohma when Saw Paing sadly got left in the dust against Rei.

 

[BakiHanma18]

Alright, our boy Cosmo is moving right along into round 2

Next fight: https://vsbattles.com/vsbattles/4198899