Bella Thorne (20, 5’8, 122 lbs, 8:1 FCBA, The Dollhouse)

Vs.

Lorde: (21, 5’5, 130 lbs, FCBA Debut, Free Agent) 

Results: Lookout!; Story: Caspian & The Dollhouse

BEFORE: We’re finally ready for the MAIN EVENT of the evening, where the Dollhouse’s hottest new prospect Bella Thorne will be taking on one of the biggest young stars in music today, the talented and lovely Kiwi - Lorde!  
Earlier tonight, the girls had an interesting exchange of words at the pre-fight press conference:"I dig some of her music, for sure." Bella begins. "She's cool… but we're not here to sing you know? And honestly? I don't think she's in condition to get in the ring with me. I mean sure, she seems tough, and probably pretty strong for a Bantam. But that's not enough in a boxing ring, although I think she has potential, for sure. Right now though? She seems seriously out of shape…” Bella gives a short laugh before realizing what she said. “... No offense though! And she has zero fight experience. I mean, I'm not exactly sure why she agreed to this fight, but…I don’t give a f*ck… let's cut the bullshit and go see what’s up!" 

Lorde relaxing all this while in her seat like a coiled snake ready to strike, listening intently to Bella’s comments but waiting for the perfect time to respond. 

“Well, good job, Bella, because offense bloody well taken. Out of shape? You mean not a skinny weakling who’s about to get broken by one punch like you? Yeah, sure! There’s one thing we do agree on though: It’s time to cut the sh*t and get into the action. I’m gonna make you eat those words by the end of tonight. That's a promise.”  Bold words from the tough rookie to end the press conference as the girls made their way back to their dressing rooms for last preparations.

It’s fight time! And striding through the curtains first, non other than the lethal redhead herself – Bella Thorne! That catwalk strut perfected as she shakes her hips, clad in her usual black and purple fight attire , periodically flashing a gorgeous and confident ruby-red smile for the cheering audience. Bella enters the ring and begins her pre-fight routine in her corner as the music dies down, replaced quickly by Lorde’s music. 

The brunette singer bursts through the curtains to some louder than expected cheers, her fans clearly making sure to come support their idol. Lorde stands in place for a few moments, hands on hips, surveying the arena with a cheeky smile. She’s wearing all black tonight – a black sports bra and short black tights revealing the singer’s sturdy yet sexy figure, only her white gloves breaking up the monotony of her black attire. She takes her time making her way to the ring, keeping her eyes fixed on the ring ahead, her gaze focused on her target – the redhead awaiting her inside. Lorde enters the ring only to greet Bella with a serious death stare. The redhead just chuckles in response, grinning and shouting from her corner  “Why so serious!?” at the brunette.  

Girls finally now at opposite ends of the ring, readying stances to let fly at each other. Referee waves for the bell and HERE WE GO WITH OUR MAIN EVENT OF THE NIGHT! 

ROUND 1: Contrast of styles between both girls proven immediately at the opening bell, with Lorde looking like a brawny brawler coming forward, ready to hit and get hit, whilst Bella Thorne almost comically just dodging out of the way and establishing distance from the get-go. This is how it’s gonna go for the rest of the fight, folks, though we’ll see which fighting style comes out on top by the end of it. Lorde steady, focused, doesn’t take her eyes off the redhead, throwing jabs when she gets in range but very quickly unleashing the big hook aimed high at the head hoping to get lucky. Fortunately for Bella, who’s just too fresh to get caught up in any of that nonsense, she absorbs the first on her guard, dodges the second easily by weaving backwards outta the way, though we question how she’s gonna win this fight in this manner - she’s barely firing back punches at Lorde, allowing her to take home the first round by a wide margin. “You gonna run away from me the entire fight or what?” The singer taunts Bella as she raises her arms above her head to the sweet sound of her fans cheering, knowing their girl clearly won this round. 

ROUND 2: More of the same unfortunately/fortunately for Bella Thorne in the second. She’s doing an expert job with her quick feet and dodging skills, and avoiding those big blows is SURE to begin to upset the New Zealander as Lorde wonders if she will ever manage to catch her at this rate. Breakthrough for one woman in the middle of the round: Bella gets caught by an errant right hook to the middle of her guard, sending her stumbling backwards from the sheer force of it. ON COMES LORDE, looking to seize the opportunity: whap whap WHACK of leather onto Bella’s midsection as the dull punches land, but she quickly gets the f*ck outta there. Lorde grinning widely to herself as she anticipates this crack in the dam to only get wider and wider, however is SURPRISED when Bella comes straight back at her outta nowhere: SNAPS a one-two into the nose, knocking her head back and leaving her bewildered and covering up comically. Good strategy from Bella right there and she proves to everyone that she’s not just quick on her feet but quick with her punches as well. Lorde takes the round yet again but this time by a smaller margin, Bella’s strategy of wearing her down now being revealed to the audience as they cheer on both of their efforts. 

ROUND 3: Lorde showing her frustration early, charging at Bella without due consideration to her ultimate sneaky plan. Indeed she gets just that - trapped - when Bella jumps to the side and out of her way, but not without slamming a punch or two into her face on the way out. This cycle repeats itself for a good two, three times, leaving Lorde panting on the ropes as the truth finally dawns on her. Just like that, her lead evaporated by Bella’s surprise dominance this round, effectively evening out the score for both women. Well, it’s not the first time many a pundit has underestimated the redhead. Looks like she’s truly brawn AND brain, folks, as she continues to hound Lorde about the ring with jabs at her face and body. Lorde having no answer, now throwing her arms up and down in desperate act of fending off the oncoming blows, leaving her disparate at the bell and wondering which wrong corner she took to end up here. Bella with a wide round - no one can deny that! 

ROUND 4: Lorde physically tiring, even after resting in her corner in between the rounds. She’s slow to rise from stool and even slower to charge in this time, which may be a good thing for the singer as she too needs to adjust her strategy if she’s gonna stay in this fight. Bella noticing this, however, doesn’t take the bait to go charging in herself, and the two girls resort to dancing, circling around and around each other for a good two minutes, catching their breath and throwing the occasional jab at the other end. Bella’s corner however not happy with the lack of action, verbally goads her into wading in for the kill. Thorne obliges, rebel that she is, though still warily. She comes at Lorde with a one-two-three quick flurry at the head, pecking at her guard before going down south with a double hook combo to either side of the body, scoring spectacularly easily. Lorde grunting as the blows land, making her retreat back even further, certainly backing up the theory that she’s well-expended and ready to fall at any moment. Unfortunately, Bella doesn’t get the chance to capitalize when the bell rings on her parade. Bella showing everyone that she still has plenty of gas left in the tank - that toned body is surely evidence enough! 

ROUND 5: Bell rings and Bella makes a beeline for her wounded compatriot! Lorde wide-eyed as the punches come flying at her face quick and fast! First few jabs taken on the gloves, but then Bella goes after the singer’s body again: jab jab jab piercing the midsection deftly, then Bella gets in close enough to swing powerful hooks into the midriff, designed to knock the wind out of her lungs... when suddenly - BLAM! HOOK TO THE FACE! AND BELLA GOES SAILING INTO THE ROPES! My gosh - she didn’t see THAT coming one bit! Redhead fixated on churning and chugging at the belly but leaving herself WIDE OPEN for Lorde to slap a fist into her mouth up top, swiping her head left, then right, as she takes the fight back to her opponent! Thorne in trouble all of a f*cking sudden, back to the ropes as she tries to stay alive... Lorde on her in an instant, now having her vengeance with gloves spanking on forearms, into the chest and then of course spanking the tummy, paying Bella back with every last inch of energy in her tank. Bella holding on bravely until the bell rings, but not without plenty a grunt or two exhaled from those red lips, as she gets a taste of her own medicine. Girls sort of flop into each other at the bell, arms wrapped around the chest, no words worth saying as their only thought is to make it back to corners to catch their breaths. BIG round for both girls, undoubtedly, though Lorde stemming the bleeding with that comeback action late in the round! 

ROUND 6: Dead even, ladies - not that we have to remind them again. Round 6 and one girl has to draw up her reserves in order to take the lead here. Unfortunately for Lorde, that last burst of energy was really the final straw - she’s visibly shaking and swaying even after standing up from her stool, the exhaustion settling into her eyelids and heaving breaths. Bella not much better, of course, but at least she’s coming forward steady and focused, but understandably still a little cautious after that beating she took last round. However, she finds her balance fast enough: first two jab jab to Lorde’s face unanswered, as they land clean on the cheek with a loud URP HNNG from the brunette’s lips, giving Bella confidence needed to go in full: more whap whap WHAP of leather as she puts a little more and a little more power behind each punch landing on the nose and mouth, then similarly goes after the stomach with an accelerated body-punching schedule biff biff HUP HUP HUPP. Lorde just taking it, mouth wide open gaping, both arms wavering in front of her chest. Final HOOK to the the singer’s face seals the deal, sends her flying off her feet and CRASHING down to the ground with a loud THUD and even louder HGGGGNHHH! 

She’s done and out folks! Referee doesn’t even bother looking for sympathy points - the girl’s not moving on the ground, only sign of life her fluttering eyelids and chest rising and falling in defeat. It’s over! 

Official Decision: Bella Thorne defeats Lorde via KO6! 

AFTER: Playful girl Bella all but gone as the redhead first celebrates with one hand raised high in the air, waving to her fans in attendance. She then quickly requests for her gloves to be removed. Uh oh - never a good sign, ladies and gents, when a girl wishes to get her fingers free and dirty.  

Predictably, Bella saunters over to Lorde’s prone form, lords (pun intended) over the beaten girl for a moment, before sending a soccer kick straight up into her bruised midsection. Lorde GASPS as the kick lands hard, sending her sprawling sideways and onto her stomach, thinking she can better protect her body. Bella however far from done: she quickly mounts her back, butt squarely pinning her down to canvas, then she reaches out in front: one arm securely wrapped around the front of Lorde’s neck, the other pulling the head back by the singer’s dark, raven hair, making sure she’s nice and toasty in the Camel Clutch. 

Lorde gasping for air as she’s caught in this wrestling submission move, but Bella no sympathy, deliberately squeezing that bicep around the adam’s apple in order to position frantic face for all the cameras to see, before flexing her own bicep in a pose that’s worthy of tomorrow’s magazine cover page headlines all around the world. Bella sticks her tongue out for fun and to rub salt into the wound, just as Lorde’s body is about to go limp from the lack of oxygen. Bella finally shoves her head back down into the mat, leaving her prone and unmoving, whilst continuing her celebratory prance about the ring. 

A great final win for the Dolls tonight, ladies and gentlemen, and boy what a convincing win it is. Bella’s reputation just continuing to grow and grow - there’s no telling who her next victim is or what heights this girl will reach by the end of her career in the FCBA!