Sam knew he had to take Rodrigo seriously or this might be his last fight but Sam was happy that he met someone that could make him go all out.
Sam took a deep breath and his body language changed the moment he exhaled.
"You're taking this seriously now? I guess I should too…" Rodrigo said.
Alex was surprised that Sam was still standing because that kick was enough to knock out the average fighter yet Sam had eaten it like it was nothing.
Rodrigo stood mere inches from Sam, looking him right in the eyes but neither man made a move for what seemed like eternity but Sam suddenly plunged his hand forward.
Rodrigo ducked down to evade the blow and instantaneously attempted a sweeping kick to sweep Sam off his feet but this was something that Sam had predicted.
Leaping into the air with his knee aimed right into Rodrigo's face but Rodrigo blocked it with his open palm.