(Results: Lookout!, Words: Caspian)

2. Alyssa Lynch vs Jessica Lucas

Alyssa:
(25, 5’7, 32:13 FCBA, VIXENs)

Jessica:
(35, 5’6, 0:2 FCBA, Team Canada)

BEFORE:
“I’m feeling just grand,” Alyssa laughs, bouncing animatedly from her seat at the press table. “I’ve scored win after win this year, and preparing for another victory in my upcoming fight against Samara at the end of the month. I can’t wait, to be honest, to take another crack at the blonde, and especially after what she did to me the last time. Jessica, on the other hand, looks hungry as well from across the table. She’s going to be an interesting challenge for me tonight. But I ain’t gonna show her any quarter because she has far fewer fights than I do.”

“And I’m not asking for any mercy points, b*tch,” Lucas fires back almost immediately, turning to glare at Lynch. “Who the f*ck does she think she is? Alyssa hasn’t won any titles, nor has she EVER cracked the top ten of the rankings. And what, she’s been doing this boxing thing for the last five years? Time to get a reality check, honey, and make way for us newcomers, who will prove we’re better in every way.”

Tense staredown as both Bantamweight fighters get right into each other’s faces at the podium: Alyssa looking incensed at Jessica’s recent comments, and Lucas herself not backing down as the two ladies almost come to blows after shoving each other to the shoulders. Same height and weight for tonight’s contest, however, meaning it might be an even face-off in fight styles.

Hours later, Lynch is making her final prep in her corner of the ring, swinging her arms back and forth and loosening up her neck to either side. The Vixen’s dressed in a hot red sports bra and black boxing trunks, complete with a pair of white gloves. Lucas going for a classic black sports singlet that’s cut off at the tummy, long grey tights that accentuate the rest of her figure. She’s wearing red gloves for this contest. Referee calls for the opening bell and HERE WE GO with ten rounds of Bantamweight action!

ROUND 1:
Alyssa’s never been in fitter shape or form as she blasts Jessica mercilessly to the face with frequent jabs, lighting up Team Canada in the early seconds of this fight. Jessica has to contend with an overly aggressive Lynch, who in recent months has been daring to dip her toes into deeper waters more and more, bashing another straight cross into the waiting girl’s arms to further bash Lucas backwards. Alyssa all-fired up for this fight and the next one on her plate, and she’s also deftly avoiding incoming fire as Jessica desperately attempts to hold her ground, boxing back with punches that are easily side-stepped or taken on her guard. Occasional melee erupts in the center as both ladies land punches in tandem to the jawline, but Alyssa’s aggression prevails by the third minute after shocking the smaller brunette with a nice DING across the chin to end the round wide in her favour.

ROUND 2:
Lucas slightly shorter but uses her bulk to effectively hide from further punches thrown her way, Alyssa coming in hot like last round but her punches slamming into the brunette’s forearms instead, occasionally into that taut body as Lucas cedes the first minute from a lack of general action. Not a great sign of things to come if Jessica is continuing to get beaten about like this, but she does swing a hook all of a sudden into Alyssa’s arms, another swipe impacting the side tummy to send a message that she’s still very much alive in this fight, a third hook aimed at the Vixen’s chin that’s narrowly avoided as Lynch switches stances to defense. More back-pedaling and Lynch realises her opponent’s equally eager for revenge, and the end result is both girls exchanging jabs and far-away lunges to the face as Lucas tries her best to chase the Vixen down, but sees less success. Point goes this round to Jessica, we’d reckon, though by only a slim margin.

ROUND 3:
Lynch is just too professional, experienced, sending laser-focused shots in between the brunette’s arms, tagging Lucas repeatedly on the chin and cheek to open the third. Jessica needs to rely on her aggressive tactics if she has any hope of winning points, with her inexperience and hesitation showing whenever she’s fighting the veteran girl from a distance. Alyssa squeezes another deft combo between her arms, bashing a one-two into the nose and lips, with Lucas finally getting the message and CHARGING! It’s a little too late though as Alyssa also predicts her movements, quickly leaping backwards as the fast swipes and hooks come sailing towards her, and Lucas landing some nice shots to the Vixen’s body but unsuccessfully aiming for her chin to score an upset this round. Alyssa circles back, still smirking, arms up and ready to roar in for more, but the bell rings too soon after, signaling another good round for her foe.

ROUND 4:
Lynch however makes a calculated error in the first minute, sailing in early to light Lucas up with more quick flurries, but gets her head bashed to the side when Lucas surprises her with a left hook to the temple, another landing smack on the tummy, which almost sends her reeling down to her knees! ALMOST! Alyssa lets out a gasp of shock at the unfair treatment, steadies her legs as she absorbs a third swing up into her ribcage, drawing a further groan from her lips. Lucas suddenly with fire in her eyes as she CHARGES the cocky brunette down, hounding the battered Vixen with more wild shots to her head, then going after her body some more to score any points she can within reach. Lynch got a little too complacent in there and paid the price - she tries her best to create distance for now, using her legs to move constantly, whilst shooting her right jab out to try and deter Lucas from stacking her up against the ropes. Bell ends and signals potential disaster for the VIX corner, as Lynch tiredly trudges back to her stool, looking dejected. Lucas however doesn’t look much better as she returns to her own corner, though she can take some comfort in finally winning a dominant fourth round for herself.

ROUND 5:
Back to basics as the two brunettes clash in the opening seconds of the fifth, small steps forward to each other before letting fists fly at the head and body without hesitation. Jessica squaring those shoulders and legs, letting her punches rip through the fabric of space and time, but it’s not enough to simply pack power in each punch, especially if her opponent is dodging and weaving around her swings like Bruce Lee. Alyssa watching for those movements and trusting her foe’s not gonna pull a feint anytime soon, ROCKS a right hand across her face instead, then another uppercut landing to the base of her chin as she effectively counter-punches in the pocket, each blow drawing a loud gurgle and groan from Lucas’ lips as the Canadian gets pushed back. Lucas in tatters by the time the third hook to the chin lands hard, spinning her about, as the poor girl FALLS DOWN to her knees, gets laid out onto her side by the ropes in one hell of a KNOCKDOWN from Alyssa Lynch! It’s OVER in five rounds as the referee takes one look at the snoozing girl and waves the rest of the fight off!!

Official Decision: Alyssa Lynch defeats Jessica Lucas via KO5!

AFTER:
A hand-pumped in reassurance as Lynch notches another win under her belt, all in preparation for that big showdown rematch against Samara Weaving happening later this month on the beach. She takes a round around the ring, smiling wide, before offering a hand to Lucas and some words of encouragement.

“Lucas put up a good fight, but the results show I’m ready for the big time. I’m happy that Luisana got the title shot against Naomi later this month, but once I get past Weaving, I’m also gunning for that belt!”