(Results: Vassago, Words: Caspian)

1. Kazuha Nakamura vs. Jocelyn Chew

Kazuha:
(19, 5’9, BBU Debut, Free Agent)

Jocelyn:
(31, 5’8, BBU Debut, Free Agent)

BEFORE:
The night is still young at the SIRENs Gym & Headquarters, nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. The compact sports hall hums with a capacity crowd, crackling with anticipation as the first match of the night, 'SIR: The Dragon Stirs,' prepares to commence.

The lights dim, plunging the arena into dramatic shadows. The quiet is shattered as the pulsing notes of LE SERRAFIM's hit single "ANTIFRAGILE" fill the air, announcing the arrival of Kazuha Nakamura. Illuminated by a spotlight, the 19-year-old K-pop idol stands out, her vibrant aura commanding attention. Clad in a fiery red sports bra and matching shorts, her sleek, ballerina-like physique is accentuated.

With the grace of a dancer, she strides toward the ring, her nimble footwork mirroring the rhythm of the music. Even though her fans are not physically present, their fervent online support flashes constantly on the large LED screens flanking the stage, showing the live social media feed.

Then, the music segues into a fierce, bass-heavy anthem, signaling the entrance of Jocelyn Chew. Emerging from backstage, the Asian-American fashion model's determined gaze cuts through the darkness. The 31-year-old strides down the ramp in a shining silver bikini top and high-waisted shorts, and for Jocelyn, this fight represents more than just a match; it's her statement to the world that she is more than her age and profession.

They enter the ring from opposite sides, and both fighters have proven themselves once before in the FCBA league, having each won a fight thus far in their careers. And now, they're set to stake their claims in the BBU's ring. It's a talent showcase for tonight’s mini-event, with potential scouts and agents watching closely from their seats.

The ladies get into their fighting stances, and with the referee’s wave of the hand, HERE WE GO with ten rounds of Lightweight action!

ROUNDS 1-2:
The bell sounds to kick off the fight, but the first round is marked by a hesitant start from both rookies. Kazuha, leveraging her nimble footwork from her ballerina background, maintains her distance, circling Jocelyn and trying to assess her opponent's movements with small jabs sent towards her head, testing her defenses more than trying to score a knockdown. Jocelyn, on the other hand, mirrors Kazuha's cautious approach. She makes several sudden, aggressive lunges towards Kazuha, but they’re half-hearted and not followed through, with Kazuha either blocking the punches with her arms or getting quickly out of the way.

Even in the second round, the tempo remains unchanged. Both women are aware of the potential scouts watching and seem intent on avoiding a costly mistake that will see them kiss the canvas early. They keep their guards high, throwing out measured jabs but pulling back just as quickly, with their fight corners just as quickly urging them to make the first move in the subsequent rounds. It’s clear both fighters are biding their time, studying their rival's movements and waiting for the perfect opening.

ROUND 3:
And Kazuha appears to shed her earlier caution, launching herself forward! Her fists fly in fast, scoring quick, repeated jabs to Jocelyn's chest and stomach that force the model to stagger back in the opening seconds of the round! Jocelyn, caught off guard by this unexpected onslaught, raises her arms in a hasty defense. She tries to counter with her own jabs back to the Japanese singer’s face, but Kazuha's nimbleness proves too much. The K-pop idol easily sidesteps Jocelyn's attacks, leaving the model swinging at empty air for most of the time. Soon, Kazuha steps in close and lands a clean hit to Jocelyn's jaw. The blow sends Jocelyn's head snapping to the side, and she stumbles back, eyes momentarily unfocused. What a change in pacing this round has been so far! The crowd gasps, clearly impressed by the young idol's precise and powerful strike. Throughout the rest of the round, Kazuha maintains her aggressive strategy, continuously battering Jocelyn's defenses with quick, sharp punches. The model tries to keep up, but the round clearly belongs to one lovely lady, and as the bell rings, the idol finds herself greeted with enthusiastic applause and cheers from the audience.

ROUND 4:
And the fourth round sees another see-sawing shift in momentum, as it’s Jocelyn Chew who storms out of her corner, her own determination for payback burning in her eyes. The model initiates the dance, blocking a flurry from Kazuha before shocking the Japanese singer with a straight cross to her nostrils in reply, her own aggression mirroring the idol's performance in the last round and snapping her head back. Then, Jocelyn's fists connect solidly with Kazuha's toned midsection, pushing her back with shot after swing just circumventing the guard and drawing grunts and winces from the K-pop idol. Kazuha is left breathing hard and reevaluating her position, but here comes Chew, already not giving her opponent any room to recover. Jocelyn advances, driving more fists straight into Kazuha's solar plexus after throwing more feints up high to raise her guard. This time, Kazuha doubles over from the straight cross to the belly, gasping for breath as the impact reverberates through the rest of her body. Yet another firm hook connects with Kazuha's cheekbone, sending the idol sprawling back against the ropes, primed to go down! Thankfully, the bell rings soon after, and Chew manages a couple more licks off her abs before the referee orders her back to the corner! This round has swung right back in Jocelyn’s side!

ROUND 5:
Round five kicks off with Jocelyn still riding high on her last round’s success. She charges back in, relentlessly, maintaining the aggressive jab-jab-cross posture she adopted in the previous round, not giving Kazuha any room for reply. Chew leads with a barrage of jabs, all aimed high to Kazuha's pretty face. The idol is on the backfoot, not used to getting punched and hurt, her nimble movements not enough to entirely dodge the onslaught, as Chew plants another big hook across her cheek, sending her stumbling off to the side with a grunt. Kazuha needs to adjust her strategy, but she’s still too green to adapt, instead starting to panic as Jocelyn steps in and nails her to the body with another powerful right cross, her body lurching forwards and then backing away to hit the ropes. AND HERE COMES CHEW, smelling blood! The Asian-American model sails in with a barrage of hooks to the head, blasting the Japanese idol from side to side, before another hook connects solidly with Kazuha's jaw, shoving her head roughly to the right! And that seems to have done the trick!! Kazuha's eyes roll back, her body going limp, before she crashes to the canvas! It’s a KNOCKDOWN for Jocelyn Chew! The crowd gasps collectively as Kazuha hits the mat, the suddenness of the knockdown a shock to everyone in the room! The referee quickly steps in, starting the ten count, as Jocelyn moves to a neutral corner, her chest heaving from the effort, but a smile already spreading across her face! Can Nakamura recover from this debacle?!

The moment Kazuha hits the mat, her world spins. Dazed, she tries to push up onto her elbows, her gloves slipping on the smooth canvas. Her vision is blurry, the crowd's shouts and gasps sounding distant and muffled. She can vaguely hear the referee counting, but her mind is a whirl of confusion and regret. Why the hell did she agree to get her face punched in?

As the referee's count reaches "eight," Kazuha makes one last, determined push. She struggles onto her side, then her knees, her teeth gritted against the pain. But as she tries to rise, her legs wobble, then collapse under her. She crashes back to the canvas just as the referee calls the ten-count. The fight is OVER!

Official Result: Jocelyn Chew defeats Kazuha Nakamura via KO5!

AFTER:
As the final count echoes in the hall, the medics and Kazuha's team immediately rush into the ring. They crouch next to the fallen young woman, checking her vitals and helping her sit up against the ropes, fussing over her with sips of water and wipes of sweat from her forehead.

It's a flurry of activity that seems in stark contrast to the stillness of Jocelyn on the other side of the ring. Jocelyn watches the scene from a distance, a scoff escaping her lips.

Later, she walks over to a group of reporters, who ask her about her thoughts on the fight. "I had no doubt that I would win. Kazuha is young and gifted, sure, but she's still a kid. She's too pampered and soft. And in this sport, you need to learn to pick yourself up.”

While Kazuha is slowly helped to her feet, the crowd breaks into a respectful applause for her in-ring efforts. She gives a weak smile, and later, in her own post-fight interview, she reflects on her loss, "I may have lost, but I am not defeated. I'm still standing, and I'm ready to learn, to grow. This is only the beginning step for me."

So far, there’s been respectable glimpses of greatness for both fighters. Kazuha, in particular, possesses the physicality to dominate her fights if she can get over that initial hill of not being afraid of punching hard, and getting punched hard. On the other hand, Jocelyn continues to impress, two wins to two fights now under her belt, and already, several scouts in the audience seen breaking into whispers the moment her hand was raised tonight.

Where these two go from here is anyone’s guess!