I'm in the middle of a sparring match with you

You've just been subjected to one of my attacks, injuring you

I thought that you'd just give up, given how much injury you've received from me, but no, you went back to your stance, like nothing happened

I grinned

"HAHAHA! You're really exceeding my expectations! The more I get to know you, the more I like you!" I said

"It's the first time I'm neck and neck with someone!" I gleefully exclaimed