So I've been doing research and I found an optimal damage midscreen that is pretty similar to the standard combo. It's more difficult to do but it's well worth it.
C.lp, c.mk, c.hp, s.hk, m item, run forward, s.lk, s.mk, j.mp, j.hp, adc, j.lp, j.mp, s.mp, l bang, walk forward, s.lp(2), s.lk...