Beat on the Brat: The Final Fight

Key takeaways

Use the following points to prepare for the final bout without relying on weapon combat.

• Prepare for a close-range fight Razor Hughes is most dangerous when V stays directly in front of him. Keep moving around the arena, use short combinations, and avoid spending all of V's stamina on attacks. Close-range combat
• Treat heavy punches as the main threat Razor's committed swings can interrupt V's rhythm and punish greedy attacks. Block or evade the opening punch, then counter during the recovery animation rather than trying to trade blows. Heavy punches
• Save before the final dialogue A manual save before the match provides a safe way to retry the fight or review the final wager conversation. This is particularly useful if V is testing a new build or has not confirmed the intended outcome. Manual save
• Weapons are not the solution The bout is designed around unarmed combat. Cyberware, attributes, perks and consumables that improve survivability or melee performance are more useful than carrying a conventional weapon into the arena. Unarmed combat

Beat on the Brat: The Final Fight

Beat on the Brat: The Final Fight is the last and most demanding boxing match in the Beat on the Brat series. V travels to the Grand Imperial Mall in Pacifica to face Razor Hughes, a powerful opponent whose reach and heavy punches make close-range mistakes costly.

This mission serves as the conclusion to the unarmed-fighting circuit introduced through the earlier Beat on the Brat matches. Coach Fred remains connected to the event, while the final bout is presented as a major test of V's ability to block, dodge, manage stamina and exploit openings without relying on weapons or ordinary combat equipment.

The match takes place in a marked arena inside the Grand Imperial Mall. Once the fight begins, the encounter is governed by boxing rules: V must defeat Razor with melee strikes while avoiding weapons and other conventional combat tools. Gorilla Arms and other character-build advantages can make the fight more manageable, but positioning and timing still matter because Razor's attacks are built around powerful committed blows.

The mission is also notable for its final conversation and wager context. The safest preparation is to make a manual save before entering the arena, confirm the dialogue choices, and enter with health and stamina resources ready. The exact payout and any wager-related variation should be checked against the current game version, as this page does not have a supplied fact sheet confirming the numeric rewards.

Where this sits

Requirements

Advance through the Beat on the Brat series before attempting the concluding match.

• RequiredProgress through the Beat on the Brat seriesThe final fight is part of a sequence rather than an isolated boxing event. Complete the preceding matches and follow the resulting mission progression until the final opponent is introduced.
• RecommendedA build capable of unarmed combatV can attempt the bout without a dedicated boxing build, but melee-oriented attributes, perks, cyberware or Gorilla Arms can improve the margin for error.
• RecommendedHealth and stamina preparationEnter with V's survivability and stamina in good condition. The fight rewards controlled movement and repeated defensive actions, so a depleted character is at a disadvantage.
• OptionalManual saveSave before speaking to the participants or entering the arena. This preserves the option to retry the match and review the final dialogue.

Objectives

1. Travel to the final fight at the Grand Imperial Mall.Follow the mission marker into Pacifica and locate the boxing arena.
2. Speak with the participants before the bout.Complete the pre-fight conversation and review the wager or match terms before committing.
3. Defeat Razor Hughes in an unarmed fight.Use punches, blocks, dodges and movement inside the arena; conventional weapon combat is not the intended solution.
4. Complete the post-fight conversation.After the match, speak with the relevant characters to resolve the event and receive the available outcome.

Walkthrough

1. 01

   Prepare for the final match

   Make a preparation save

   Create a manual save before travelling into the arena or starting the final conversation. This gives you a retry point if Razor's damage overwhelms V or if you want to revisit the wager and post-fight dialogue.

   Location: Before entering the Grand Imperial Mall arena

   TipEquip melee-focused cyberware and perks if they are already available, but do not depend on a conventional weapon once the bout begins.

2. 02

   Reach the final fight

   Travel to the Grand Imperial Mall

   Follow the objective marker through Pacifica to the Grand Imperial Mall. Approach the marked meeting area and look for the boxing setup rather than searching for a separate combat location elsewhere in the district.

   Location: Grand Imperial Mall, Pacifica

3. 03

   Confirm the match and wager

   Speak with the match participants

   Talk to the people gathered around the arena before stepping into the bout. Read the available dialogue carefully, because the final match includes discussion of the wager and the expected outcome of the event.

   Location: Boxing arena at the Grand Imperial Mall

   Watch outDo not rush through the final conversation if you intend to test a particular wager choice; reload the preparation save if you want to review it.

4. 04

   Start the fight

   Enter the arena without relying on weapons

   Cross into the marked fighting area and wait for the match to begin. The game switches the encounter to unarmed combat, so plan to win with fists, defensive movement and any permitted character-build bonuses rather than firearms or blades.

   Location: Grand Imperial Mall boxing arena

   Checkpoint
5. 05

   Survive Razor's pressure

   Stay mobile against Razor Hughes

   Circle Razor instead of standing squarely in front of him for the entire exchange. Use brief attacks after he misses, then return to movement or defense; long attack strings can leave V exposed when Razor begins a heavy swing.

   Location: Grand Imperial Mall boxing arena

   TipA dodge is safer than trying to finish a combo when Razor is already winding up a powerful punch.

6. 06

   Reduce Razor Hughes's health

   Punish Razor after committed attacks

   Watch for the end of Razor's large punch animations and answer during his recovery. Land a short combination, back away before stamina is exhausted, and repeat the cycle rather than attempting to win through constant trading.

   Location: Grand Imperial Mall boxing arena

7. 07

   Defeat Razor Hughes

   Finish the bout

   Continue alternating between defense and short counterattacks until Razor is defeated. If V falls, reload the pre-fight save and adjust the approach by using more blocks, more lateral movement, or a stronger unarmed setup.

   Location: Grand Imperial Mall boxing arena

   Watch outThe fight fails when V is knocked out. The mission is not completed by merely surviving the opening exchanges.

8. 08

   Complete the final fight

   Resolve the aftermath

   After the victory, remain near the arena and complete the resulting dialogue. Collect the mission result and any available payment or wager outcome before leaving the mall.

   Location: Grand Imperial Mall arena

   Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

The final bout uses Cyberpunk 2077's unarmed melee rules rather than a conventional mission firefight. V's basic punches are safest when used in short sequences, while blocking and dodging create the openings needed to answer Razor's slower, heavier attacks. Stamina management matters because repeated attacks and evasive actions become less reliable when V is exhausted.

Positioning is more important than damage racing. Staying at the edge of Razor's immediate range can encourage him to commit to an attack, after which V can step around the swing and counter from the side. The arena gives enough room for this style, so avoid trapping V against its boundaries or voluntarily standing in the center of every exchange.

Character preparation can change the encounter's difficulty. Gorilla Arms, perks that support blunt or unarmed attacks, defensive cyberware and general survivability improvements are all relevant, but they are not a substitute for recognizing attack tells. A lower-damage build can still succeed by blocking more often and refusing to trade health for a few extra punches.

The pre-fight and post-fight conversations are part of the mission's structure rather than filler around the combat. Make the wager decision only after checking the available dialogue, and use the post-match scene to confirm that the Beat on the Brat sequence has been properly resolved.

What works and what does not

Phases

1. 1

   Pre-fight setup

   Starts: Arrive at the arena and complete the participant dialogue.

   The match terms and wager are established before V enters the fighting area. Use this time to confirm the objective and make sure the character is ready for a weapon-restricted encounter.

   • Save before committing to the final conversation.
   • Review the wager dialogue rather than skipping directly to the fight.
2. 2

   Opening exchanges

   Starts: The bout begins.

   Razor pressures V at close range and establishes the rhythm of the fight. Prioritize learning the timing of his heavy swings over immediately spending all stamina on offense.

   • Heavy punchTell Razor commits to a broad, powerful swing rather than a quick tap.Answer Block or dodge away from the line of attack, then strike during his recovery.
   • Close-range pressureTell Razor remains in front of V and continues attacking when V does not create space.Answer Circle away from the centerline and use a short counter before resetting the distance.
   • Do not stand still in front of Razor.
   • Keep enough stamina for an emergency dodge or block.
3. 3

   Counterattack cycle

   Starts: Razor misses or completes a committed attack.

   This is the safest damage window. Land a limited combination, disengage before stamina runs low, and repeat rather than turning every opening into a prolonged trade.

   • Recovery windowTell Razor's attack has finished and he briefly stops advancing.Answer Use quick punches, then move away before he resumes pressure.
   • Short combinations are safer than extended strings.
   • Use the arena's open space to avoid being cornered.
4. 4

   Post-fight resolution

   Starts: Razor is defeated.

   The combat encounter ends and the mission returns to dialogue. Stay in the area long enough to complete the final conversation and receive the available mission outcome.

   • Do not leave immediately after the knockout.
   • Check the journal for completion before moving on.

Razor Hughes encounter

• Location
  Grand Imperial Mall boxing arena, Pacifica
• Health
  Not listed; the fight uses the game's encounter health bar.

Keep V moving laterally, block or dodge Razor's largest swings, and answer with short unarmed combinations. Avoid exhausting stamina on offense, because a depleted stamina bar reduces the safety of the next exchange. If the build is struggling, improve unarmed damage or survivability and retry from a pre-fight save.

Choices and consequencesSpoilers

• Choose the wager or match terms offered before the fight.

  The decision affects the financial result associated with the bout. The exact payout variation is not confirmed here, so save before the conversation if the outcome matters.

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• Defeat Razor Hughes and complete the post-fight dialogue.

  This resolves the final match and concludes V's Beat on the Brat progression. The broader story is not altered by the fight's completion.

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• Leave or abandon the event before completing the match.

  The final fight remains unresolved until V returns and completes it. Any reward tied to finishing the event is delayed.

Checklist

• Complete the preceding Beat on the Brat matches.The final fight is the concluding entry in the sequence.
• Make a manual save before the final conversation.Useful for retrying the fight or reviewing wager dialogue.
• Prepare an unarmed or melee-oriented build.Gorilla Arms and relevant perks can help, but are not mandatory.Optional
• Arrive at the Grand Imperial Mall in Pacifica.Use the mission marker to locate the arena.
• Review the wager before starting the bout.Do not skip the pre-fight dialogue if you care about the financial outcome.
• Keep stamina available for defense.Avoid spending the entire stamina bar on long attack strings.
• Defeat Razor Hughes without conventional weapons.The match is an unarmed boxing encounter.
• Complete the post-fight conversation.Confirm the mission resolves in the journal before leaving.

Failure conditions

• V is knocked out during the boutThe fight is lost when Razor depletes V's health. Reload the pre-fight save and focus on blocking, dodging and counterattacking rather than trading damage.
• V abandons the event before completionLeaving the encounter without resolving the match prevents the final mission outcome from being collected. Return to the marked arena to continue.
• V enters the fight without enough stamina or survivabilityA poorly prepared build is not a formal instant-fail condition, but it can make Razor's heavy attacks disproportionately punishing. Recover, respec where appropriate, or return with stronger defensive tools.

Characters in this mission

• VThe player character and contestant in the final match.

AftermathSpoilers

Trivia

• The mission is the final entry in the Beat on the Brat sequence of unarmed matches.
• The final opponent is Razor Hughes, and the arena is located at the Grand Imperial Mall in Pacifica.
• The encounter emphasizes melee fundamentals even though the wider game allows V to use firearms, quickhacks and many other combat approaches.
• The wager conversation is an important part of the mission's resolution and is worth saving before if the player wants to compare outcomes.

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