[@Lunar Templar]The Freedom takes a big pounding from the rear, as he tries to pull away, he also accidentally leads his Rail Cannons through the stream of bullets, leaving them useless.  Despite a bit of damage, Freedom's main thrusters were still working fine, though his Himat wings were damaged too.

Alex got some distance from his opponent.  He was trying to catch his breath.  No doubt for sure due to only having several months of fighting experience that his body wasn't yet adapted to take this much stress as compared to his opponent.  But the last thing on his mind was to surrender.  Alex talks to himself: "We're not done yet.  I know we can still go on.  Can you do it Freedom?"  His Gunpla's eyes light up bright as he gets ready.  Alex continues: "Okay.  This is gonna be it!"  He combines the two sabers together to form its twin bladed configuration.  The Himat wings, though still damaged, fully extend again as the Freedom distributes its particles.