Yes, I've been in a real fight before.

You haven't had much fight experience, but you've had enough to know that when you take a hit you have to keep going.

With all the strength you can muster you're able to bring you body upright and tighten your arms into your chest in a defensive position. Sharmane's knee connects but your arms absorb most of the impact from the blow.

The **** knocks you back a bit, and your arms are numb from the impact, but at least you're still on your feet, and conscious.

"What's wrong John? I'm not as easy as you thought?"

Still out of breath you say nothing, but move your arms a bit to try and get the feeling back into them.

"Don't worry, baby, I'll go a little easier on ya. Why don't we keep our feet on the ground for a little while?"

She assumes a boxers stance. She must have noticed your sore arms and smelt blood in the water. It looks by the way she moves that she's had some training, and with your handicap it might be best not to play her game.

You could try tackling her to the ground, and grappling with her. You're sure you're stronger overall and you be able to avoid most of her strikes. Then again, you heard once that women make natural grapplers with their wide hips and strong legs. And this woman is nothin' but hips and thighs.

You see her begin to cock her right hand back...