I was creating this for a game and I was discouraged because of a video explaining why fighting game life bars are in that format. Then I just said why not just give it a shot. I think it'll work because you'll be able to interact with the life bar with the touch screen and this fighting game isn't traditional. I may upload a screen shot of how things will look on screen but here is a couple of beta drawings made in Blender.

Let me know what you think. Maybe we can debate and compromise changes.

Interesting, so a touch, fighting game?

A screenshot or mockup of how the game will look would help, but I like the symmetry +

Maybe try the health on top and the power meter along the sides or vice versa.

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and have special / combo information in the bottom middle?

hmm hud consist not only for aestetic purpose but more like for quick information .
until there is example theres really not much can be said about it.
but if i just look at it without example, it seems the hud was kindda big , are you sure its not bothering the vision for the player?
i dont know about most people, but me i prefer clearer vision rather than detailed information.