The rightward lean would rob the counter punch of momentum as Ahmad narrowly avoided the jab, making the counter to the hook a fairly simple matter of blocking with his left forearm. As he did, he stepped forward with his left foot, hooking it behind Ahmad's leading right foot, then driving his palm at the center of the other man's chest once again. With his right foot obstructed by David's left, the result should be remarkably similar to the end of Ahmad's initial assault, if not identical.