International Connections - Axel Kovačević

CHAPTER 3

Group A takes the mat. It consists of the Falchi Della Notte, the Dojo from Italy, Iron Dragons, the dojo from Hong Kong, Miyagi-do, the dojo from the USA, and finally Cobra Kai, the team from Korea. I knew this would be an interesting match.

They gathered in their corners and I observed how they communicated and took their strategies. I suddenly was tapped on my shoulder by one of the sponsors from the event. "Excuse me but we have heard about your abilities, and your team. We would love to sponsor you, our company-" I put on a smile and respectfully told him, "I'm sorry but I need to focus on this competition and this match, if you would like to talk sponsorships, my Sensei will gladly discuss it with you." He smile and nods, "Okay I will be in touch with your sensei." I smile and turn to back to the mat to see the event starting. 

Cobra kai went head on for Miyagi-do, it looked like an unsettled war that had to be determined out on the mat. They were going hard and it was intense. I watched as the Iron dragons go for the Italian Dojo and they knock them down one by one like dominoes. No one could land a blow on Axel, it was impressive how he could counter any attack with double the force. They quickly defeat the dojo and stepped off the mat, letting Cobra Kai and Miyagi-do finish their fight. The Miyagi-do team members started going down, leaving three remaining fighters. The captains were going against each other and when it looked like Miyagi-do would take the win, Kwon put Robby into a head lock and took him down. 

"Captain down! Miyagi-do out!!"

It was a good match but Robby looked distracted, as if something else was happening in his head. Cobra Kai came back out on the mat with their new opponents, The Iron Dragons. Right as the fight begins the 4 non-captains of the Iron Dragons yell and kneel, stepping off the mat. Everyone gasped, I was in shock, no one just does that. It was a power move to show the strength of their captains. There is a pause where the captains stand strong in front of their opposing team. I look at Axel and he looks ready, strong. He looks back at me for a split second before Cobra Kai went with all their might and began the fight. Within 30 Seconds the match is over.

"Both Cobra Kai captains go down! Iron Dragons win."

The room claps and I just stand there observing the girl from the Iron Dragons. She says some mean words before she turns up and gives out a smile and a kiss to the cameras. I hate fake bitches. 

"Group B you're up!"

I see our name on the board against the 3 other teams, Tempete de Viperes, the dojo from France, Redentores, the dojo from Brazil, and finally Dojo Berlin, the dojo from Germany. We go to our corners of the mat to talk strategy. "Okay guys, we got this. We need to stay focused and move swiftly. Always be on high alert. This first event will determine where we stand in this competition. I know we are good so let's show it." Everyone nods. Andres begin to talk about our plan, "the point of this event is to not have the captains go down. Y/n and I will be your anchors, we'll there for back up and we'll protect ourselves too. We want to get to the next fight with the other remaining dojo with the majority of us still in. Let's do this!" We turn to the mat with our team standing in front of us. I already see some of our opponents looking at me, wanting to take me down. I won't show them any signs of weakness.

"Fight!" 

We go in and begin taking down fighters from the French dojo. I see multiple people start going for me but I fight them off, not letting them get a hit on me. I flip up in the air and hit a girl with a round house kick, taking her out on the mat. I turn and grab a guys arm, then sweep him down getting him out as well. I see the Captain and I charge at her, landing a hit that pushes her back but she doesn't fall. She smiles at me, like she's going to enjoy beating me. She goes for a strike but I block her quick. I push her back again but then she jumps up for a kick. I swiftly hit her leg in the air and she falls down. I tower over her in a ready position.