Zulu postured again. Sweat poured from his shoulders and back. His arms were fast but beginning to slow. Still, his pressure didn't stop.
He raised another elbow.
Damon yelled louder. "Trap the arm! Now! Bridge! Bridge hard!"
Elias bucked his hips. The motion was sharp and desperate.
He twisted left, grabbing Zulu's elbow and trying to roll, but Zulu held firm. His base was wide. He floated on top, adjusting without overcommitting.
He pinned Elias again.
This time, Elias's arms stayed up but weren't fighting as much.
Ivan's voice cut through. "More! Zulu! Don't stop now! Break him!"
Zulu responded with another flurry. Elbows. Left, right. Then a hammerfist. Elias turned his face away. Blood trickled from his brow to the mat.
Zulu grabbed behind the head and pulled it in, then rocked two heavy punches into Elias's temple.
Damon stepped forward, gripping the top of the cage. "Guard! You have to move or he'll stop it!"
