Prior to being defeated, one would instinctively try to struggle.

Prior to having one's confidence completely crushed, one would fall into a deranged state of denial.

This was exactly the state of mind that Iron Man had fallen into. He desperately wanted to prove something to himself as he let loose a guttural roar and charged at Adam once again. "Let me see just how long you can keep up this damage reflection ability for!"

He swung his fist through the air as he spoke, striking the side of Adam's face to send him flying back with tremendous force.

Adam crashed into a metal post after being sent flying, and the post was instantly bent over to resemble a huge horseshoe.

Iron Man refused to let up as he struck Adam with a few more punches, but the more hits he landed, the more painful his hands became. It was as if he were using a wooden mallet...