(Results: Vassago, Words: Caspian)

BBU AFTER DARK

Ela Kawalec vs. Raica Oliveira

Ela:
(27, 5’8, 7:1 BBU, SIRENs)

Raica:
(39, 5’10, 2:4 BBU, Free Agent)

BEFORE:
In this next After Dark match, Ela Kawalec and Raica Oliveira take their seats in the press hall in the SIRENs’ headquarters in the heart of Edinburgh city, both ladies facing a sea of reporters and flashing cameras.

In her seat, Ela looks fit and focused after recently defeating Monika Pietrasinska, and addresses the media first. "It's been a tough road with some setbacks," she admits, referring to her earlier loss this year to Lily Aldridge. "But this fight against Raica is my proving ground and road to redemption. I'm here to show that I've learned from my losses and that I'm ready to climb back to the top of the league.”

The reporters turn their attention to Raica, who sits back with an air of calm confidence. "Ela's a strong fighter, no doubt," Raica acknowledges, offering a respectful nod to her opponent. "But experience counts for a lot in this sport. I've been in this game long enough to know not to underestimate anyone, and I expect Ela to bring her best. That said, she shouldn't underestimate me either. I've kept myself in top shape as a model, and I'm ready to show that age is just a number."

As the conference progresses, Ela's youthful energy contrasts with Raica's older, seasoned composure. Ela hints at a more aggressive approach for this fight, perhaps a reflection of her eagerness to regain her reputation. "I'm coming into this fight with a new strategy and a lot of fire," the Polish blonde says, her eyes glinting. "I'm not the same fighter Raica might have seen in my previous bouts."

Raica, in response, emphasizes her strategic approach and fitness regime. "Boxing isn't just about brute strength or speed," she remarks coolly. "It's about outthinking your opponent, being two steps ahead. That's where my experience plays a key role. Ela is talented, but I've prepared meticulously for this, and I plan to use every bit of my knowledge and experience to win."

As the conference concludes, the fighters stand for the traditional face-off. Ela's stance is aggressive, making up for the two-inch height difference with her gaze raised and locked on Raica’s, while Raica maintains a composed demeanor, meeting Ela's gaze with a steely resolve. They both raise their fists in a taunting gesture to the face and chin, but both maintain a respectful distance.

A few days later, the night air is cool and electric as the arena buzzes with anticipation for this bout. First to make her entrance is Ela Kawalec. The arena lights dim, and a spotlight follows the Polish beauty as she emerges from the curtains. Ela, clad in a shimmering silver robe that glitters under the lights, strides confidently towards the ring, her gaze fixed ahead. The robe's hood is drawn over her head, casting her face in shadow. The crowd responds with a mix of cheers and murmurs, sensing the gravity of her comeback.

As she reaches the ring, Ela tosses off the hood, revealing a sleek, black bikini top with silver trim, matching trunks, and gloves. Her blonde hair is tied back tightly, showcasing her focused expression. She climbs into the ring with a practiced ease, bouncing on the balls of her feet, throwing a few shadow punches as she surveys the crowd.

Moments later, Raica Oliveira makes her entrance. The Brazilian fighter steps out to the rhythm of a pulsating samba beat, a nod to her heritage. Raica wears a vibrant green and yellow robe, reflecting the colors of her country's flag. Her presence commands attention, her walk a blend of grace and fighter’s swagger. As she approaches the ring, Raica's robe sways with each step, revealing glimpses of her fighting attire – a dark green bikini paired with yellow gloves, symbolizing her Brazilian roots.

Upon entering the ring, Raica removes her robe, displaying her toned physique, a testament to her rigorous fitness regime. Her dark hair is pulled back from her face, highlighting her calm, experienced demeanor. She circles the ring, acknowledging the crowd with a nod, her eyes locking briefly with Ela's across the canvas.

As both fighters fix their gloves firmly over their hands, they listen to the announcer and referee spouting the last rules for this contest. The stakes have never been higher, with a victory tonight ensuring their continued relevance in the boxing world. With a mutual nod to the official, there goes the opening bell, and HERE WE GO with ten rounds of Lightweight action!

ROUND 1:
Oliveira wastes no time in establishing her presence in the ring, despite having not won a fight since 2019. Her longer reach becomes immediately apparent as she throws a series of sharp jabs that snap towards Ela's face, forcing the blonde to raise her guard early. Ela tries to be agile, bouncing on the balls of her feet, trying to find her rhythm as she circles Raica, looking for an opening to throw a jab-cross combo, but Oliveira maintains her composure, her eyes reading her movements. The Brazilian throws her own combination of a left jab followed by a right cross, a few of which graze Ela’s guard, which eliciting cheers from the crowd from the early exchanges. Kawalec soon realizes she needs to up her game, and starts to respond with her own jabs, trying to match Raica's pace. She manages to land a solid right hand dipped to Raica's midsection, but Oliveira absorbs it well, countering with a swift follow-up uppercut that narrowly misses the blonde’s chin. The round progresses with both fighters exchanging more solid blows to each other’s arms, but Raica's initial aggression and control seem to give her the edge. She cleverly uses her footwork, constantly moving and keeping Ela circling back, worried about getting hurt. In the last few seconds of the round, Raica swerves in and rocks a solid left hook to the side of the ribs, followed by a quick right off her head, which forces Kawalec to step back with a look of pained frustration. As the bell rings, both fighters return to their corners, and Raica's aggressive start seems to have paid off, taking the round, but only by a close margin. Ela, breathing heavily, listens intently to her corner's advice, knowing she needs to adjust her strategy to counter Raica's dominant start.

ROUND 2:
This time, Kawalec comes out with her eyes blazing with focus, closing the distance between herself and Raica, keen on turning the tide. Ela launches a series of quick jabs, her lefts and rights aimed at the brunette’s head and body, displaying an impressive speed that momentarily catches Raica off guard. Raica, however, is no stranger to pressure. She quickly regains her footing and counters with her own swift strikes, her gloves snapping out in quick succession, meeting Ela's in a fervous tandem. The crowd is on the edge of their seats as both fighters exchange a volley of punches, their gloves thudding against flesh and guard, simultaneously bunching up cheeks and pushing heads back. As the round progresses, Ela's aggression seems to be paying off, with several of her more youthful and wild punches finding their mark off Raica's toned torso. However, Oliveira remains patient, waiting for her moment, and it comes – in the final minute of the round, she unleashes a devastating right hook that circumvents the blonde’s guard and crashes into Ela's jaw, sending a jolt through the Siren’s entire frame. The impact STUNS Kawalec, her legs wobbling slightly under the force of the blow, and immediately Raica capitalizes, pressing forward, her punches raining into the rest of the blonde’s frame with intensity. A series of punishing body shots force sharp grunts from Ela's lips, her breasts and torso recoiling with each hit. In the last seconds, Raica traps the faltering blonde against the ropes, her gloves working like pistons, driving a barrage of punches into Kawalec's guard and tummy area. Ela tries to defend, her arms moving frantically to block the onslaught, and she’s only saved when the bell finally rings. Both fighters, breathing heavily, make their way back to their corners. Raica's late surge in the round has evidently swung the score in her favor, and she returns to her corner with a confident stride, a slight nod acknowledging her corner's cheers. Ela, on the other hand, looks visibly shaken, her corner team quickly working to recover her composure and strategize for the upcoming challenge.

ROUNDS 3-4:
Kawalec emerges from her corner with a noticeable shift in her strategy, wanting payback! She’s lost the first two rounds and is growing more and more desperate by the minute, driven by the need to back up her earlier words. She begins by circling the Brazilian, throwing calculated jabs and looking for openings. Raica, expecting a continuation of Ela's previous tactics, is momentarily thrown off by this unpredictability. Slowly, the Siren’s punches start to land with more frequency, targeting Raica's midsection after hounding the Brazilian girl to her head to raise her guard. Ela darts in and out, left and right gloves alternating between quick jabs to the face and more substantial thuds to that bronzed torso. Raica's body begins to show signs of the toll, each punch making her flinch and back away. Raica attempts to counter, swinging to keep Ela at bay, but the Siren's agility proves advantageous. Ela slips past her defenses, landing another solid hook to the ribs that audibly expels the air from Oliveira's lungs.

Even in the fourth, a brazen rush from Raica gets beaten back, with Ela landing a pounding shot across the Brazilian’s temple that dazes the Free Agent for the remainder of the round. Kawalec slides in with confidence, feinting a couple of times to her head to draw her opponent’s guard even higher, before landing a series of quick, successive blasts to the sides of Oliveira's now-exposed stomach. Slowly, these body attacks begin to wear Raica down, her movements growing sluggish, her responses delayed, her chest heaving as she struggles to adapt. In the final seconds, both lanky models get into a tussle near the ropes, arms instantly wrapped around neck and shoulders, the invigored Ela driving Raica back towards the ropes and pinning the winded girl in place. There, the blonde unleashes a barrage of her own hooks and uppercuts, each punch landing with a heavy thud to Raica’s body. The fight, thus far, has turned into a test of endurance and adaptation, with both fighters showcasing their resilience and fighting spirit. And with two rounds apiece, the rest is anyone’s game!

ROUND 5:
Both fighters step out of their corners with renewed vigor. Ela, having found success with her body shots, looks to continue her strategy, while Raica is determined to reclaim her earlier dominance. The Siren darts in and out, her jabs sharp and precise, targeting the head and body to hound her foe early. But Oliveira responds in kind, her longer reach allowing her to land some stiff jabs and crosses that snap the head back, drawing cheers from the crowd as Ela lets out a loud grunt, looking hurt. As the minutes tick by, Raica mixes up her attacks, throwing combinations that keep Ela further on her toes and drained of her energy from all that dodging. However, even when Raica thinks Ela’s done, the blonde dodges a particularly heavy swing before countering with a swift uppercut that narrowly misses her own chin. Girls batter at the shoulders and arms to end the round, but in such close quarters, Kawalec’s stockier frame gives her the advantage. She corners Raica against the ropes with a series of swings to her head, and in the flash of opportunity, unleashes with a series of snatching shots at the Brazilian’s waistline, the punches landing with a puh puh puh and forcing grunts from Raica's lips. Raica attempts to fight back, throwing counterhooks high to try and stun the blonde and break free from the ropes. But Ela only intensifies her attack, landing a particularly harsh hook the side of Raica's jawline, followed by another devastating blow to the pit of her stomach. The combination visibly stuns Oliveira, her body language betraying her pain as she lurches forward, her mouth hanging open in shock. Couple of seconds left and Oliveira's guard begins to falter, her arms still up but the rest of her movements becoming sluggish and labored. Ela capitalizes, landing a few more stiff blows to Raica's head and body, leaving her opponent reeling as the bell finally rings. Ela struts back to her corner with a look of satisfaction, knowing she has hurt Raica and potentially turned the tide of the fight in her favor. Raica, on the other hand, appears dazed and winded, her team quickly attending to her, offering words of encouragement and strategy as they prepare for the upcoming rounds. She’s survived thus far, but those body shots are beginning to take their toll on her.

ROUND 6:
And here Oliveira comes! She’s skirting forth with an aggressive ferocity, clearly determined to reclaim her standing in the match. Closing the gap rapidly, she launches a blistering assault that catches the Siren somewhat off guard. Raica's strategy is evident – she wants to overpower Ela with sheer force, using a last burst of energy to put the youngster away before the fight goes the distance. Her gloves hammer into Kawalec's arms, chest, and then her body, the sound of leather colliding with flesh THUD, THUD, THUD – as Oliveira forces the battered Kawalec back against the ropes with a shout of surprise. Ela stands there for a few seconds, absorbing, with Raica’s punches targeting her body and breasts and arms, the impact of each hit visibly jarring her busty frame. Ela grimaces and bends over, her body contorting with each heavy chug to the stomach, but she manages to maintain her guard over her face, her resilience shining through despite the onslaught. And just when it seems Raica might just overwhelm her, Ela finds an inner fire. With a sudden burst of energy, she slips under a wide hook from Oliveira, designed to KO her on the spot. Instead, Kawalec catches her with a heavy sock to her face, then her sides, scoring counter-shots to both her body and face. A left, then a right, left and right, snapping Oliveira’s head or catching her on the ribs, drawing loud gasps from the Brazilian. Raica, stunned by the sudden counter-attack, stumbles to the side, her legs wobbling, head shaking in dismay. Ela goes after her with her teeth barred, a blend of wild hooks and crosses still chasing the Brazilian backwards. Raica attempts to raise her guard and protect her face, but the speed and ferocity of Ela's assault break through her defenses. Then, a most savage combination – a left hook pummels Raica to the jaw, which is followed by a right uppercut that cuts into the base of her chin! That seems to SEAL THE DEAL! Double impact sends Oliveira CRASHING down to the canvas, her body sprawled out four ways, as the referee rushes in to start the count! It’s a KNOCKDOWN for Ela Kawalec, who beats back the challenger’s challenge!

Raica looks dazed and disoriented on the ground, struggling to even raise her head or regain her bearings. But by the count of eight, she manages to pull herself up, her body language speaking of shattered will, with her eyes glazed over, her back still arched from the throbbing blows to her body. Bell rings and there’s still two minutes on the clock, and Ela senses the end is near! The Siren advances on her wounded foe with renewed vigor, immediately resuming the pummeling by shooting punches to Raica’s weak spots around her arms. Raica tries to defend herself best she can, but her back is still glued to the ropes and her movements still sluggish, that earlier ferocity gone. In the final minute of the round, Ela corners a faltering Raica against the turnbuckle, her gloves finding their mark on her torso and chin with devastating accuracy. Raica slowly begins to curl forward with a groan, and then, a final, crushing hook SNAPS into her chin, and THERE SHE GOES AGAIN! Oliveira’s strings are cut, her head and body falling down to the side with another loud groan. She’s DOWN to all fours, and this time, there's no recovery! The referee counts her out and declares Ela the victor by KO6!

Official Result: Ela Kawalec defeats Raica Oliveira via KO6!

AFTER:

As the referee lifts Ela's hand in victory, the arena is already buzzing with the energy of the night's ferocious battle, and those to come. Oliveira has to be tended to by the medical team, hanging her head and breathing hard as she slowly makes her way out of the ring, her steps heavy but determined.

Ela remains, eager to soak in the rare adulation of the crowd. She's beaming, the satisfaction of her hard-fought victory radiating from her heaving chest. It’s rare indeed that she’s scored a win (don’t tell we said that), and after celebrating with her corner team, she exits the arena, giving a few high-fives to fans along the way, her eyes still alight with the thrill of triumph.

Backstage, the press quickly gathers around the fighters for their post-match comments. Ela, her adrenaline still high from the match, addresses the press with a fiery intensity. "I told everyone I'm back and better than ever," Ela declares, her voice ringing with confidence. "Emily Ratajkowski, I'm coming for you next. I'm going to pummel and break you, especially those precious breasts of yours. This win is just the start. I'm not stopping until I'm lying atop of you with my tits pressed down into your pathetic face."

Her words are a clear challenge, her gaze steady and unwavering, the fire of a fighter who has rediscovered her zeal for the sport burning bright.

On the other side, Raica Oliveira, despite her defeat, addresses the press with a composed dignity. There's a hint of disappointment in her eyes, but it's overshadowed by her unyielding spirit.

"I may have lost tonight, but this isn't the end for me," Raica asserts, her tone resolute. "I've still got plenty of fight left in me. Every match, win or lose, is a learning experience. I'll be back in the ring, stronger and better. You can count on that.