Ears ringing, vision blurry, Don wiped a bit of blood that had dripped from his nose. He noted the raising cudgel. 
[i]Action 1[/i] 
Don prepared to step out of the way of the incoming blow. Preparing to [b]dodge[/b]. 
[Actions 2+3] 
After sidestepping, Don would come in low and throw two hard body shots. 
[i] Strength D (3) + Fighting Style F (1) + Natural Weapons E (2) = base effectiveness 6 [/i]
[i] Strength D (3) + Fighting Style F (1) + Natural Weapons E (2) + Combo 1= base effectiveness 7[/i]

“Big man, hiding behind a shield. Toss it away coward.” Don said mockingly to the shield thug.