Match 2: China VS Japan

Roof of Huawei Headquarters, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Local Time: 17:05

BTV staff shielded their microphones from the heavy wind.

Tails spun his brass knuckles around his index fingers. "I hope you're ready for this, old man." He warned.

His opponent, Starline, towered over him by a foot [30cm]. "The Wall isn't the only great thing from China, son." He snickered, cracking his knuckles.

Tails was offended by this. "Your money won't get you any favors." He fired back.

Starline took off his jacket and threw it to Surge. "I respect your intelligence, kid. Mine got me to CFO."

"I'm going places too."

The main cameraman spun to grab a shot from the roof of the building of the huge financial district.

Starline sighed and rolled his sleeves up. He was still in business attire, having just gotten off work. "Alright, roll your sleeves up and let's go."

Tails did as advised. He put his brass knuckles on and took his stance. Starline did the same. Soar the Eagle flew dramatically into position and landed. He separated the vertically uneven competitors. "Teams ready? ENGAGE!"

Starline moved toward Tails with unorthodox hops. Undeterred, Tails took a swing at the platypus. He hopped out of the way quickly and kicked across Tails' left shoulder, spinning him around. The fox turned towards his attacker and lunged at Starline with a left jab to the stomach.

The businessman took several steps back so Tails could rush him. He did so, and anticipated Starline's back kick. He grabbed his leg and threw the tall man to the ground. Starline whistled even before he fell. Kit ran in and slid to Tails. The real fox took swing at his enemy, but Kit blocked. Kit landed an identical right cross to Tails. He quickly spun around and tackled the blue one, slamming his head to the ground.

Starline reentered the scene and led with his series of well timed hops. Before Tails could make an attack, the tech giant spun his legs fully around and landed a kick down on the fox's head. He crumpled face down. "Sweetheart!" He called out, unprofessionally summoning Zooey.

She unwound her three section staff and walked on scene. With a complex maneuver, she extended her reach and knocked Starline down with a brutal left to right spin.

On the four count, Starline stood up and backed out of Zooey's next attack. He slapped her across the face demeaningly. "Back to the stands!" He yelled.

Tails charged Starline in rage. He reached under the fox and grabbed his legs. He twisted his calf from his thigh and dislocated his knee. Tails whimpered at the sudden pain. Starline threw him to the ground and crossed his arms, watching as Tails repeatedly fell over. He was unable to stand up before the ten count and collapsed.

"Round one – China!" Soar announced. Starline hi-fived his cyborg teammates and walked to the sidelines. Zooey comforted Tails while trying not to cry. Ash and Mina carried him off as Ash prepared for round two.