[@Prince of Seraphs] I'll admit Manuel is at a natural disadvantage against most meta prisoners in such a fight, but I'm certain that his experience will put him on top of a surprising amount of seemingly powerful meta fighters. He has the experience of literally hundreds of fights in the arena - he doesn't need to rest in between fights, and he had been there for over four years - so he can beat the crap out of newbies that can't handle themselves under pressure. Besides, Manuel likes the pain - it makes him fight even harder. He can be the punching bag, but he can also pack quite the punch (that doesn't sound right, does it?).

[@Vetis] Sure, but the power-dynamic between the two characters' personalities will be weird.