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CFP3157'S EDGES OF MASS- '''HYPEST SHIT, YO! '''

Ra's al Ghul vs. Malcolm Merlyn
Weapons: Malcolm Merlyn 

Ra's is an amazing swordsman and martial artist, but he'd need to get close enough first. Malcolm Merlyn's archery skills are amazing, and will allow him to keep some distance between himself and Ra's. Even with Ra's stealth skills, Merlyn can put a presentable defense in a surprise attack. Even when the fight gets close, Malcolm is a skiled swordsman and melee fighter to compete with the Demon Head.

X-Factors: Malcolm Merlyn 

Despite Ra's significant age advantage that provides more experience in combat, Merlyn's both a stronger hand-to-hand fighter and has been fighting alone for a longer time. Ra's is an incredible strategist and great in stealth, but he's mostly seen behind the lines as a leader. He's not an experienced soldier, and compared to Merlyn's own impressive skill and physical shape he falls behind here.

Winner: Malcolm Merlyn 

In this battle of the two most skilled and powerful criminals of this entire fight, the Demon Head will fall to the Dark Archer. Merlyn's dominance at a long range will allw him to whittle Ra's down at a distance. Ra's is going to try to hide and strike from the shadows, but he's lacking experience as a field agent and his older body will fall to Merlyn.

Bane vs. Wintergreen
Bane's Advantages: 

Bane's mask is going to give him a slight durability edge here, in terms of upper body. Even then, Bane's fighting style is dedicated to pure strength and audacity. His mighty punches can smash stone, and he can take a helluva lot of punches. However, his fighting style is like a bear; He unleashes a furious assault, but as soon as something gets in his way he has to take it and wait for one more opening. His gauntlets could be a game changer with Billy's sword, but it's nothing major. However, one factor in his edge is his leadership ability. His men are dedicated to him in a fanatical way, and they are better trained with more reliable and effective firearms. Billy's hardly an amazing leader, leading mediocre mercenaries as an enforcer more than anything.

Deathstroke's Advantages: 

That sword is going to be a make-or-break for Deathstroke, as it's his primary weapon. He's incredibly skilled, and it's a range advantage that neither warrior will underestimate. Even though Bane could snap that sword with his gauntlets, Deathstroke is an incredibly skilled hand-to-hand combatant. The man's style, in sharp contrast to Bane, is all built into an almost passive-aggresive style. Deathstroke looks for an opportunity, and unleashes a furry of fast and deadly strikes that are difficult to counter with their speed. Deathstroke's reflexes make this style very simple, and very effective.

Winner: TBD