User blog comment:MattShadow/OC vs OC (September 2013)/@comment-2045351-20130916205427/@comment-4503464-20130916212251

Yes, I admit that using a shockwave would drain him considerably. However, Lanson would use his strength manipulation to drain the energy from Caden to himself as he is recovering, causing both of them to be around the same level in terms of power and agility.

Thus, this will allow both of them to fight each other on a mostly equal level. Lanson wouldn't be able to use his strength manipulation powers while doning this, but after a barrage of attacks with his cestuses and fire breathe he will eventually be able to knock Caden to the ground and keep him down.