Think this answers some questions about Mark.
Thought the writers were purposefully making it so Mark was getting his ass kicked more. As it turns out, Mark was actually holding himself back and not going all out. If Mark is going all out he is going to kill someone and he chose not to do so, which is why he lost. It really shows though where this going for those that read the comics.
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