Fight Script: Mr. Miyagi vs. Axel Kovacevic – Sekai Taikai Karate World Tournament Under 18 Setting: You brightly lit dojang filled with excited spectators, buzzing with anticipation. Referees Jessica and Darrly stand at the sides as the combatants face each other in the center. --- (1) Jessica raises her hand, signaling the start of the match. Jessica: "Fighters ready? Begin!" (2) Mr. Miyagi stands poised, breathing deeply, arms relaxed at his sides, embodying calm confidence. Axel, on the other hand, exudes a fierce intensity, fists clenched, eyes narrowed on his opponent. (3) Miyagi initiates the fight with a careful advance, utilizing his perfected balance. Axel responds immediately, launching forward with a lightning-fast jump round kick. (4) Miyagi anticipates the kick, effortlessly countering with a shuto uchi, redirecting Axel’s attack away from his face. Miyagi: "Patience, young one!" (5) Axel stumbles slightly off-balance, regaining composure faster than expected, displaying his remarkable endurance and reaction speed. (6) With a quick backwards step, he readies for another strike, aimed with precision. (7) Miyagi watches Axel’s movements closely, reading his intentions like an open book. As Axel lunges in with a tornado kick, Miyagi expertly dodges and applies a joint manipulation technique, attempting to unbalance him. (8) Axel feels the pressure but uses his strength to break free, flipping back to reset the distance between them. He hits the ground hard but remains focused. (9) The crowd cheers, the energy electrifying the air. Miyagi smirks, respecting his opponent’s prowess, his experience shining through. Miyagi: "Impressive, Axel. But let’s see if you can handle this!" (10) In a swift motion, Miyagi launches a rapid shuto attack, forcing Axel to quickly guard his face, absorbing damage with his sturdy defense. (11) Shifting tactics, Axel channels his endurance and tries to break through with a combo of punches followed by a skip side kick. (12) Miyagi deflects Axel’s punches expertly, and the skip side kick grazes his shoulder, only serving to fuel Miyagi's focus. (13) Using the energy of the movement, Miyagi pivots and responds with a powerful counterattack, hitting Axel square in the ribs. The impact resonates, though Axel stands his ground, breathing heavy. (14) With a fierce look, Axel grits his teeth and unleashes a powerful kick combo, aimed at overwhelming Mr. Miyagi. (15) Miyagi smoothly sidesteps, waiting for the right moment as Axel grows more aggressive, feeling the urgency of scoring points. (16) Just then, Miyagi seizes the moment, executing a perfectly timed counterattack by catching Axel’s leg and throwing him off his balance. Miyagi: "Remember to stay grounded!" (17) Axel tumbles but springs back up almost instantly, determination etched on his face. He needed to gather momentum; with resilience, he rushes forward again. (18) With both fighters now engaged in a fierce exchange, the intensity escalates. Each kick and punch echoing with energy, the crowd is on the edge of their seats. (19) Suddenly, Axel attempts a backflip to create space, but Miyagi, with his lightning-speed reaction, catches him mid-air, manipulating Axel’s position and sending him crashing down. (20) With Axel flat on the mat, Miyagi quickly capitalizes on the situation, aiming to score the winning points. Miyagi: "It's not just about strength; technique wins battles!" (21) As Miyagi prepares for a decisive finishing blow, Axel rolls away just in time, barely avoiding a potentially match-ending shuto uchi. (22) Now on his feet again, Axel shows signs of fatigue - an opportunity Miyagi chooses to exploit. (23) Mr. Miyagi advances with controlled aggression, instigating a continued barrage of strikes, stepping in with perfect precision with every attack, each one calculated. (24) But Axel digs deep, countering with everything he has left, launching a gut-wrenching side kick that lands squarely on Miyagi’s midsection, causing the older fighter to stagger back. (25) Time seems to pause for a moment as the spectators gasp in awe, but Miyagi’s focus is unbroken. (26) Gathering himself, he channels the moment’s energy into one final counter-attack, catching Axel’s returning kick with ease. Miyagi: "Focus on your balance!" (27) With a swift twist, Miyagi deflects Axel’s force and counters with a shuto uchi to the ribs, knocking Axel down once again to the mat. (28) Axel groans, but quickly rolls back to his feet, refusing to be defeated. The crowd roars, seeing the tenacity and heart displayed by both fighters. (29) With fierce determination in Axel’s eyes, he charges once again, pressing against the relentless barrage of Mr. Miyagi with all he can muster. (30) Miyagi stands firm, his seasoned stance refusing to yield, every movement a lesson in balance and defense. Miyagi: "Now, show me your true strength!" (31) Axel conjures his last remaining reserves, driving forward with a ferocious combination, aiming for Miyagi’s points but each strike is weathered by Miyagi’s expertise. (32) Finally, with a breathtaking display of technique, Mr. Miyagi executes a flawless throw, sending Axel sprawling to the mat with authority. (33) Time runs down as Axel struggles to rise, but the match has been decided; the duel of skill, wisdom, and spirit reaches its conclusion. (34) Jessica and Darrly step in to declare the match’s outcome. Jessica: “And the winner: Mr. Miyagi!” (35) The crowd bursts into applause, recognizing the graceful mastery of Miyagi while Axel, determined but humbled, nods in respect at his opponent, knowing he has fought valiantly.