Well, no, he's gotten to see Nobuto and Gojyo try to knock what little brains they have out. He unfortunately missed the rest of the show.

He raises an eyebrow. "What a pity, and I was so expecting you to just forfeit."

That dodge apparently told him something, because he does look perfectly happy to just hang out and wait for Kenren to finish his fight while hoping Nobuto will get bored and wander off.