The Soldier braces himself, planting his feet on the floor and setting his weight against the oncoming charge.

His metal arm comes up, clearly visible as he's stripped down to a single layer to try and deal with the relentless heat of the arena's current climate. He uses it to meet Joel's attack, the force at which the man comes at him is likely enough to cause harm just by impacting with it. Still, his opponents heavy enough that they go back over the floorboards together, his feet quick-stepping to avoid overbalancing and falling as he brings back his right fist and punches at Joel's face.