Maelstrom knew from experience that hitting him hurt more than hitting a brick wall. So far, he had seen that his opponent was made of steel, could scare you sick to your stomach, and could shoot mist. And based on the other two, he didn't want to see what the mist did. So he focused on watching the hero's every move, ready to blow it away if he tried to launch any in case it took more than a light breeze.