[@KuramaaaZ] (he's strong, but not that strong. ;) )

Gus braced himself as Vlad roared in with an expected all or nothing attitude with his hands ablaze. It was going to sting like all hell but sacrificed were made for the sake of victory. 

[i]Now or never![/i]

Gus turned at the last moment and fully opened his guard, the flaming fist striking with explosive force on contact. Despite his size and his bracing the attack almost managed to knock him completely off balance and spoil his counter. A feat he would not admit being surprised about.
Gus grabbed Vlad by both shoulders and roared, picking him up bodily and throwing the boy as hard as possible into the river.

The moment Vlad was airborne, Gus slumped to one knee and let out a ragged cough, a tiny speckle of blood escaping his lips as he held the burned flesh on his stomach.

Despite the wound he was still smiling and more than ready to continue.