Anna Kendrick versus Emilia Clarke
(Words: DBC / Results: Lookout!)

Before:
Anna Kendrick: Ummm… You guys, it’s the Freaking MOTHER of DRAGONS. The unburnt... Leader of the Unsullied, Breaker of Chains… She’s got so many titles. It wouldn’t shock me if she had the BBU flyweight strap in the near future. Tonight, the task in front of me is to take down a Queen. I don’t take that lightly. But I’ve learned that I can compete in that ring with any girl in the world. I am on their level. Despite her intimidating TV persona, Emilia is just another gorgeous girl who doubles as an elite boxer. Flesh and blood like the rest of us. I know fire won’t work against her, so I’ll have to use my fists!”

Emilia Clarke: “Flattery will get you nowhere, Anna!” Clarke replies with a laugh. “All very nice things you say, but we’re not here for a love fest, which I can assure you, would be mutual. BBU is home to some of the best boxing action on the planet. Great fights on par with the great fights in the FCBA. The American audience doesn’t understand the top flight competition across the pond, but they’ll learn tonight.”

Both girls all in on the USA vs. UK theme. Stars and Stripes on Anna Kendrick’s gloves. She’s eschewed her typical blue DBC outfit for a red, white and blue two-piece. Anna comes down the aisle to “Living in America” by James Brown. Emilia Clarke arrives at the ring adorned in the Union Jack. Her hair pulled back in a tight braid. Emilia approaches the ring to  “War Pigs” by Black Sabbath. The crowd is rowdy as they look forward to this clash of nations.

Round 1: A polite touch of gloves mid-ring to begin the proceedings tonight. Emilia begins the round on the front foot, pushing the action as Kendrick tactically gives ground. Clarke showing textbook form as her snappy jab consistently returns to station at her left cheek. Kendrick peeking out from behind her own bastions, content to wait and watch here in the early going. And Clarke makes her pay! It’s a lightning fast combination from Emilia punctuated with a right hook that crashes like a thunderbolt to Anna’s chin! Kendrick knocked loopy by that shot as she staggers, her back hitting the cord as she desperately tries to hang on! Clarke closes a bit too eager, and Anna is able to grab her hard by the shoulders. The two fighters now wrapped up in a clinch, Emilia struggling to get her gloves free and pile up the damage. She manages to squirm her right glove away from Kendrick’s grasp. And Emilia hammers her fist into Anna’s exposed flank. Ref lets it continue due to the work rate, over Anna’s pouty protestations. Girls separate clean at the bell. Kendrick’s eyes downcast as she shuffles back home.

Round 2: Clarke picks up where she left off. She’s on the front foot again, attacking with solid, confident strikes. Anna just on the receiving end. She’s trying to pick off what she can, but there are too many punches and some solid shots get through. Kendrick’s stuck in reverse against the steady pressure. She’s unable to plant and fire back against the British bombshell. Emilia showing good form, not exposing anything or creating opportunities for counters. She’s content to chase her girl down throughout the round. Though Kendrick is smart about staying off the ropes and staying out of corners. She always leaves herself an escape route, but that doesn’t seem to be winning over many of the fans. Clarke still upbeat at the bell, raising her gloves as she returns to her corner. She doesn’t show any frustration at the inability to corner her opponent. Anna nodding as she jogs home. She knows the tongue lashing is coming from her corner. She knows she needs to be more aggressive. But Kendrick seems satisfied with sailing through round two largely unscathed.

Round 3: Emilia’s battle plan has been working so far. No need to make any changes here. It’s uptempo punching from the Brit, snapping out that jab and looking for the holes in Anna’s active defense. Kendrick a bit more reticent to give ground here. She’s able to catch some of Clarke’s punches on her gloves and fire back with more frequency. You can feel Kendrick’s resistance stiffening as she tries to muscle the Brit back. Emilia is getting off first with practiced combos, but Anna is landing clean. Emilia just eating those counters, a steady diet of leather picking her up clean to chin and tummy. She is undeterred and continues to push the action, but continues to fall behind as the shots land harder as the round draws to a close. Kendrick loving every minute of showcasing her skills. Can’t suppress a smile as she responds to the cheers from the crowd.

Round 4: Emilia Clarke resolute in her corner. She will NOT back down. This scrappy little nobody will buckle under the pressure! Emilia rises from her stool with bad intentions, snarling as she closes down her opponent. Kendrick ready for the onslaught. She’s up and dancing, light and swift on her feet. And she’s able to hammer out that jab as a constant nuisance in Emilia’s face. Clarke is trying to get into her combinations, trying to establish her offense, but she just can’t seem to get started. It’s masterful work from Kendrick, snuffing out each of Clarke’s attack before they can get started. In frustration, Emilia throws harder and harder. She knows she can hurt Anna if she can just get her with the right punch. But a big hook from Clarke’s whiffs as Kendrick ducks underneath it and steps inside! Anna with a clear look at that toned British tummy, and she helps herself with two BIG meaty hooks! Clarke gurgling in agony as the shots land, practically doubling over and hanging onto Kendrick for dear life! She’s trying to use Anna to keep her upright, and gripping her tight to try and smother Anna’s offense. Clarke is only partially successful, as Kendrick is able to work her right hand free and slam short, thudding blows into tummy and chest. Clarke starting to wobble on shaky legs as the bell rings. And her corner is quickly in the ring to guide her to the safety of her corner.

Round 5: Emilia with her hands on her head during the rest period. Chest heaving as she tries to deal with the ice applied to her reddening torso. To her credit, she answers the bell for round five looking relatively unharmed. A shake of her head and a hard stare at her opponent as the round begins. Clarke now a bit more cautious than in previous rounds, willing to wait and see what Anna wants to do… and Kendrick looks to press her advantage! Hard-hearted blows from the American as she’s trying to blast through Clarke’s guard. But Emilia won’t have it! She fires back just as strong! In the ensuing melee, the telling blow is Emilia Clarke’s left glove slamming into the chin on Anna Kendrick! A fireball right up the middle has Anna unhinged! Kendrick wobbles backwards, trying to cover up tight against the storm she knows is coming… And here comes Hurricane Clarke! The blonde throwing meaty, digging blows. Biting and snatching and that cute American tummy. Anna can’t push her off...can’t get away...just forced to lean back and survive. Emilia taking all she wants… prying Anna’s elbow away from her body to tuck sharp punches into Kendrick’s rack. At the bell, Emilia raises her gloves as she lets out a battle cry. Kendrick can only hang in the ropes until her corner comes to collect her.

Round 6: Kendrick fighting through the pain as she rises for round six. She’s showing a brave face, but it’s unclear if she’s willing to trade at close range again. Anna begins a slow clockwise retreat, returning to the counterpunching style which served her so well in the early rounds. It’s just that now Emilia has returned to uptempo punching, prowling and hunting for Kendrick. While Anna has replaced her sharp counterpunching with a pawing jab. She’s trying hard to manage the distance and buy some time for recovery. Kendrick not winning any new fans with this strategy, but it is proving effective. Clarke is unsure if this is a ruse by the American, and she’s not willing to pay to find out. Emilia spends the round hunting for an opening that never appears. She surely takes the points, but earns a stern talking to from her corner. Nods her head at the advice. Knows she can’t let Anna hang around. She HAS to put Kendrick away.

Round 7: Anna looking like herself as she breathes deep in her corner. Her expression stiff as she knows she has an uphill climb. She takes center ring with textbook form. Guard tight. Jab crisp. Kendrick controlling the ring now and presenting a difficult puzzle for Emilia to solve. Clarke circling, trying to turn her girl into a big shot. Emilia’s jab is caught on the guard… but Kendrick’s left hand HAMMERS into Clarke’s jaw! The Brit is rocked by that blow! Her legs lock as she stumbles in fence post holes as she fades towards the ropes! Kendrick smells blood and she practically leaps after her wounded prey. She sets up shop in front of Clarke and starts going to work. She’s smothering the damaged blonde, looping strong punches to flanks. Then when the defense shifts, she shovels compact shots right up the gut. Emilia cramping up badly, beginning to wilt under the onslaught. She’s sobbing as she’s saved by the bell. Anna kisses her stars and stripes gloves and raises them to the crowd. Emilia gasping in the ropes before she’s brought home.

Round 8: It’s all business in Anna’s corner. Knows she has to end it quick. Can’t let Emilia climb back in the fight. It’s a feisty Anna Kendrick who crosses the ring in a flash. Clarke’s legs just aren’t there, and the pressure forces her back into the ropes. Her arms can’t fend off the blows, and Anna Kendrick romps to body and chest! Kendrick baring her fangs as she feasts on her stationary, exhausted opponent. Emilia throws back a few punches, trying to keep Kendrick off… but it only creates openings up top. Anna raises her sights, CRASHING shots upstairs and ROCKING Emilia Clarke to her core! It’s only a matter of time before Emilia falls… and it’s a sharp right uppercut that lands on her chin and forces Emilia to crumple to the mat! Clarke seems to go down in a heap, landing on her knees with her forehead on the canvas. She’s clutching her violated body as she tries to process all the damage. She rolls over to her back, writhing on the ground as the count passes her by! It’s a convincing KO8 for your winner… ANNA KENDRICK!!!

After: A glowing smile adorns Anna Kendrick’s face as she parades around the ring with the American flag. “Thank goodness she didn’t have her dragons tonight!” Anna beams as she holds an ice pack to her cheek. “Emilia Clarke is a very tough girl. She’s definitely got power…” Kendrick deadpans as she gestures to a bruise forming on her cheek. “Emilia has a big heart and she’s going to be a force to be reckoned with in the future.”

Anna is asked about the unique nature of the fight. “I’m proud to able to fight for my country. I think it made me fight just a little bit harder, you know? I’d love to do it again if I get the chance. But now I think it’s back to the FCBA flyweight division, and I’ll try and beat some of the best girls in the world... like I did tonight.”

A reporter asks about positioning herself for another run at the flyweight title. Anna responds, “There’s a million things I haven’t done, but just you wait…”