Contrary to popular belief, size doesn't matter, at least when it comes to fighting.
In fact, people of more diminutive stature had an advantage when fighting a much larger opponent. As the two men stood face to face, it was clear they were like night and day.
While the Anchor was shorter and had a leaner frame, the Striker had a Herculean build, the kind that could topple mountains with their bare hands. The entire class wondered why the Instructor would pair them up. Then again, the Anchor standing before them was no chump. He could handle his own in any fight. At least that's what they thought after seeing him spar with a Third Division Striker.
They all watched with unrestrained enthusiasm as they pondered who would win in this fight.
"It's gotta be Durian, right? I mean, look at him," a student exclaimed.
"Yeah, but Kenneth shouldn't be underestimated either. I thought he was just good with a weapon, but he's just as good with hand-to-hand combat, too."
