Pain explodes through Ryoma's body, sharp and burning, as his right shoulder is forced past its anatomical limit. Archie tightens the hold from beneath him, using leverage from the ground to push the joint further, trying to destroy it completely.
But Archie underestimates one thing. Ryoma does not give in; even as the joint shifts with a sickening crack, he ignores every warning signal screaming through his nerves.
Ryoma drives his weight down, pinning Archie against the canvas while stabilizing the position with what little control remains in his trapped right arm.
At the same time, his left hand rises and comes crashing down.
BUGH!
The hammerfist lands clean on Archie's unprotected face, snapping his head to the canvas and breaking his focus. The pressure on Ryoma's arm loosens immediately as the shock disrupts Archie's control.
