Re: [punching, the redux]
Tossing Adrian into the center of the ring hadn't exactly been playing fair, man, and Adrian already stated that his jaw-shot came up short and not solid. It grazed Patrick's jaw, and it was only effective in that Adrian had already landed a fist there. Adrian did not speak, and this felt like an uneven fight, and the dude stepped back and shook his head. "Man, if you are not going to do this, I am not going to do this," he said.
This time, when he made for the ropes and ducked under them, the dude did not look back.
Once again on the ground, the dude spoke. "But if you are not going to give it all you have, then it is on you. Anger out, and this is what you took, dude. No more of that bullshit. This is your chance." He corrected: "Was your chance." Outside the ring, he grabbed for a towel and toweled at his face. "I am glad your procedure did not fuck you up. I hope it gives you what you need, bro."