PathFinder Challenge

[Cassius Gaius Maximius]

Col. Matthew Algiers Simon,

I have weathered many rivalries in my time here in the duels, and I have both received many opinions regarding myself, and I have given many opinions in regards to the individuals populating this bloddsport. But you, I have always had a deep respect for. For years, you have displayed an admirable level of maturity and honor which has marked you as beong above the level of common squabbling which tends to constitute the goings-on of the duels.

And this is why I take special offense at the comments you made to my teammate last night. You called her a skank, you then furthered the implication, and then you implied that she blushed at your commentary. I personally have no clue what demon possessed you to behave in such a manner, but the damage is done. If you are like everyone else I have encountered in my time, then pride will keep you from admitting your error, no matter what may happen. Regardless, if Raye Howard will risk her well-being dueling on my behalf, I feel compelled to respond. I challenge you for PathFinder.

[Goldglo]

Cassius,

Your teammate is more than capable of taking care of herself and she and I have worked out the matter between us.

Whatever the difference you think it will make of which one of us holds PathFinder is realtively unimportant. This challenge is accepted; if we can fight prior to Koy and I leaving Rhydin, so much the better. Else, the new year awaits.

--Matt

[Goldglo]

After some trial and error, Cassius and I will meet tonight at 9:30 by the Eastern clock to complete this challenge.

[DUEL Des]

I was most honored to officiate the Challenge between Matt Simon and Cassius Gaius Maximius on the 7th of January for the green Opal known as PathFinder. This did happen in The Outback before quite a large crowd of onlookers and fellow Duelists. Cass did have something to say before the Match began and here is what that something was - " I've spoken with Ms. Howard. If she has no issue, neither do I. But since I want to duel one of the best in the Outback, and don't want to have to deal with an obnoxious blue-haired man's antics or have a demon from Aegyptus try to kill me, this challenge will proceed."

Then it was time to get down to business! The first match opened with jabs by both then they rested and came out both swinging again then rested. Cass then got up and over a kick by Matt and followed up by nicely dodging a chop by him, both for full points, bringing the socre to 4 - 2 Cass' favor in the 6 th round. It wasn't until the 8th round that Matt caught Cass and got himself a point and in 9 blocked him for another full points to bring us right on up to SUDDEN DEATH just that quickly folks!!! In round 10 Matt completed his comeback in this duel by faking out Cass for the win 5 - 4!

The next duel both started out with some defense instead of the offense of the first and neither gained by it. Cass then attempted a straight in punch but found Matt waiting and Matt was on the board first. Matt got in the number two before Cass could land an uppercut and the score was 2 - 0 Matt in round 3. Cass pulled out the number one though and was on the board in round 4. They both attempted feint jumpkicks though so we had a null round next. Matt turned around though and gained some ground in 6 and brought the score to 3 - 1 his favor. Cass wasn't having it go unanswered though and at the end of 7 we were 3 - 2 Matt. By 9 Cass took Matt downtown to tie the Match at 3 - All. 10 saw Cass gain another point but in 11 so did Matt taking us right back to another SUDDEN DEATH folks!!! This time around both were not taking it lying down though and jabbed straight in on round 12 taking us into another SUDDEN DEATH round!!!! Matt went for the number two in round 13 and Cass for a kick that landed giving Cass the win here with a score of 6 - 5 and we were headed for a third and final duel to determine the holder of PathFinder!!

This third and final duel began like the second with more defense and no opening score by either. Rounds 2 and 3 had Cass jumping out to an early lead but 4 saw Matt doing his spinning backhand thing that had does for a full point bringing the score to 2 - 1 Cass. 5 was Cass' round and 6 was Matt's and the score was 3 - 2 Cass. 7 was no one's, 8 was Cass and 9 belonged to Matt and our score inched up to 4 - 3 Cass. 10 they couldn't score off of each other, 11 Matt gained an advantage, and 12 Matt finished up his comeback, from Cass' early lead, bringing us to the third SUDDEN DEATH in the third Challenge Match duel tonight!!!!

Things were tense as both had already each one a sudden death match once tonight and both are experienced duelists. It was anyone's match that is for sure and certain folks! The fightin' had been fierce up to now and exhausting. They had been going at it for well over three and a half hours in the rings! In the end there could be only one holder of PathFinder and tonight it was to be Matt that found the strength for another jab that connected before Cass' snapkick could land to enable him to retain his hold on the Opal with a score of 5 - 4!

Congrats Matt!!!

Well tried Cass!!!

Round-by-Round

Goldglo: # 1 Jab
Goldglo: # 2 Ft. JK
Goldglo: # 3 Jab
Goldglo: # 4 Ft. JK
Goldglo: # 5 Sweep
Goldglo: # 6 Chop
Goldglo: # 7 Sweep
Goldglo: # 8 Flip
Goldglo: # 9 Fancy AB
Goldglo: # 10 Ft. JK
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Goldglo: # 1 Fancy Dodge
Goldglo: # 2 Fancy AB
Goldglo: # 3 Chop
Goldglo: # 4 Sweep
Goldglo: # 5 Ft. JK
Goldglo: # 6 Sweep
Goldglo: # 7 Ft. JK
Goldglo: # 8 Sweep
Goldglo: # 9 Fancy Dodge
Goldglo: # 10 SpinK
Goldglo: # 11 Fancy Dodge
Goldglo: # 12 Jab
Goldglo: # 13 Chop
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Goldglo: # 1 Fancy Dodge
Goldglo: # 2 FAB
Goldglo: # 3 Sweep
Goldglo: # 4 Fancy Dodge
Goldglo: # 5 Sweep
Goldglo: # 6 Ft. JK
Goldglo: # 7 Fancy Dodge
Goldglo: # 8 Flip
Goldglo: # 9 Jab
Goldglo: # 10 Ft. JK
Goldglo: # 11 Dodge
Goldglo: # 12 Sweep
Goldglo: # 13 Jab
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Cassius Gaius Maximius:
1)Jab
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
2)Jumpkick
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
3)Jab
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
4)Snapkick
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
5)Fancy leap
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
6)Fancy dodge
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
7)Feint jumpkick
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
8)Fancy armblock
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
9)Jab
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
10)Fancy duck
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Cassius Gaius Maximius:
1)Fancy armblock
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
2)Jab
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
3)Uppercut
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
4)Jab
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
5)Feint jumpkick
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
6)Fancy dodge
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
7)Flip
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
8)Feint jumpkick
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
9)Sweep
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
10)Jab
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
11)Chop
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
12)Jab
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
13)Jumpkick
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Cassius Gaius Maximius:
1)Fancy legblock
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
2)Sweep
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
3)Jab
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
4)Uppercut
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
5)Jab
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
6)Fancy dodge
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
7)Fancy duck
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
8)Fancy dodge
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
9)Feint jumpkick
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
10)Sweep
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
11)Snapkick
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
12)Fancy armblock
Cassius Gaius Maximius:
13)Snapkick

[Raye Howard]

For the record (Franco this means you)--

Mister Simon and I had settled our differences in the rings before this match took place. There is no bad blood as we did a bit of wailing on each other and now are the best of friends.

That said, if Cas wants to defend a member of his team who puts her life on the line(sorta) for him every week, who am I to deny him? I let him do what he may to feel the captain he is, and sit back to see the results. This does not make me weak, or unhonorable, but a member of a team with a leader that is not me.

It was an exciting match, and I'm pleased with the outcome.

RWH