User blog comment:MilenHD/Season 4 Opener: Montezuma II vs Kamehameha/@comment-2602:30A:2ECF:CF60:1113:2C6F:4924:3FDE-20170916232112

GT25's Edges

Close Range (Cuaholli Club vs. Long Lei O Mano): The Club seems like it would be similar to a mace with its stone head, which would allow it to be used against the Hawaiian helmet. However, the Lei O Mano seems more like a sword and the shark teeth can cut through a person's skin. Even if the weapon looses the teeth, it still can be used as a club. Also, it's possible that the shark teeth can cut through the cotton armor but not entirely destroy it. Despite this, I see the Hawaiian weapon as the better of the two. Edge: Kamehameha

Medium Range (Maquahuitl vs. Ihe Laumeki): To start with, the shark teeth on the Ihe Laumeki would allow it to cause more damage in the body and it has the longer reach. While I will admit that the Maquahuitl would cause more damage to a body, it should be remembered that the obsidian can break off and cause it to loose its main advantage. The shark teeth on the Ihe Laumeki would break off as well, the weapon is a spear so the sharpened point will allow it to still be used. However, as the obsidian can still cause a lot of damage, I don't think either weapon has an edge over the other. Edge: Draw

Long Range (Tematlatl vs. Polulu): This is a comparison of a sling and a javelin. While the Tematlatl is deadlier than other slings, the Polulu has those shark teeth that can cause internal damage along with the spear tip of the weapon. However, the Hawaiian weapon isn't as accurate as the Aztec weapon and the user can use it more than the other weapon. Despite the accuracy, I can see the Polulu being used as a spear as well. So, I'll give a slight edge to the javelin as it could still be used in close combat and would cause more devastating wounds. Edge: Kamehameha

Special Weapons (Tecpatl vs. Koa Knuckle Duster): This one is relatively easy to call. The Tecpatl is a sacrificial dagger used more for ceromonies while the Koa Knuckle Duster is an actual weapon made for combat. Edge: Kamehameha

X-Factors: To start things off, it's Montezuma II's 81.25 and Kamehameha's 70.5. While Montezuma II is a bit more brutal and has better armor, Kamehameha is a slightly better in strategy and has the better physicality. While I could see Kamehameha having his men ambush the Aztec emperor from behind, I think the biggest factors in this fight are the Aztec emperor's armor and the Hawaiian king's physicality. I think both would play a role in the fight, as the Aztec armor would protect Montezuma II from some of his foe's weapons and Kamehameha can use his knowledge of martial arts to beat back the Aztec emperor in close quarters combat. However, I will award Montezuma II a slight edge as he has a better average and is bringing in the better armor. Edge: Montezuma II

Overall: Looking over everything, this seems like it comes down to Kamehameha's physicality and his weapons to Montezuma II's armor and his own weapons. In this match, I feel that the Ihe Laumeki and the Polulu could penetrate the armor while the Long Lei O Mano and Koa Knuckle Duster would work better at striking unarmored areas. Montezuma II, on the other hand, can harm his foe with all of his weapons as he's going up against an unarmored warrior. Ultimately, I'll have to side with Kamehameha as his weapons combined with his use of martial arts would allow him to overpower Montezuma II. Despite the devastation the Maquahuitl will bring, I feel that the Aztec chainsaw won't be much help in a match where the Long Lei O Mano could quickly disable the Aztec's arm before they can use the weapon. While I feel that Montezuma II has some advantages, it probably won't help him in the long run against someone who can use both their weapons and martial arts to put you down.