Fight!
Mikhail's expression changed because this was his moment of redemption. When I first met them, I made a sneak attack and I managed to knock him out with Alexei and Nikolas. It was not as honorable as some people would say but doing that was one of the few ways I could win against trained soldiers especially with someone a few weight classes above me. Not to mention, it was a free-for-all before where I could use anything but this time, only our fists would do that talking.
I was at a definite disadvantage especially because of how monstrously strong he is but I am not one to simply back down in a fight.
Tatiana was now the referee between us and the only advantage given to me by the rules I said earlier was I could wear thinner gloves compared to him. Mikhail was already in position but I removed my shirt, my jogging pants, and my shoes. I was only wearing my shorts and my finger-cut gloves when Tatiana rang the bell.