Talk:Liu Kang vs. Ryu/@comment-31439573-20170409231137/@comment-5035900-20170413232326

I'm making the point that Akuma's mere standard punches don't destroy islands. Even if that isn't his maximum potential, there's nothing to suggest that his standard striking power is akin to one of his larger feats.

Yes, Akuma's fists and feet can down weaker foes, but in order to pull off, say, the island-splitting feat, he has to utilize much more of his power.

And now to get back on track, I actually believe Liu Kang could give Akuma a good run for his money. Liu's survival against the likes of Shao Kahn would attest to his skills as a fighter.