The kick to the stomach sent Batman reeling backward a few steps, he definitely felt the kick as powerful kicks were much more effective than punches against his suit. It took him long enough to recover for Buffy to grab the metal rod unimpeded. The piece of rebar swung and connected with his ribs, "uhng," Batman groaned as he felt the impact roughly and immediately brought his hand to his side. He was staggered by the blow and found it harder to breathe than the moment before. He knew that without the suit he would have broken ribs, and there was a nice indent where the metal rod had connected.<br/><br/>He knew he needed to disarm her or this fight would be over fast, he made an attempt to grab the weapon from her. His reflexes were not what they should have been though and if she was even half paying attention she would have an easy time avoiding it. If he truly did miss he would be left wide open for a barrage of attacks.