A Flawless Victory..?

It all started when Cliff said there's a "distinct lack of excitement." When I asked him to elaborate, he told me that a drinking contest or a spar would work. Emerald then said she could use a good spar, so I joined in. It eventually led to a two-versus-two with myself and her on one team, and Cliff and Hal in the other. Emerald told me not to hold back one bit. I was incredibly nervous, but that wouldn't have been the case if I knew how the fight went...
 
When a horn bellowed to initiate the match, Hal immediately came charging towards Emerald, casting some kind of bolstering magic. I don't know what exactly it did, though. In response, I pointed my open palms at both Cliff and Hal. I used a Hold Person spell on both of them simultaneously; and it worked flawlessly. They were struggling to move, and Emerald took advantage to easily slash Hal past his armor and shield. Cliff wasn't having a good time, as he was struggling just as much as his teammate. It was a massacre from here; we were just unleashing the fury of Ice Knives upon the two helpless opponents.
 
After that so-called battle, Hal was gracious in defeat; but Cliff's pride was broken as he bolted out of the arena. Goodness, I don't feel like I fought fairly at all. At least Emerald and Hal think I did.