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31 December 2023 Diana Korkunova vs Leah Perkins

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BBU BOXING DAY ON NEW YEAR'S EVE PPV

Posted by Vassago on 31 December 2023 at 5:50 pm

(Results: Vassago, Words: Caspian)

Diana Korkunova vs. Leah Perkins

Diana:
(27, 5’5, 28:7 BBU, SIRENs)

Leah:
(24, 5’3, 11:3 BBU, The Bondi Babes)

BEFORE:

It’s our next fight on the PPV card, and we’re back in the spacious, well-lit hall of the SIRENs' Gym in Edinburgh. The hall, adorned with banners of the SIRENs and The Bondi Babes, buzzes with the energy of the gathered press and boxing enthusiasts, all eager to witness the pre-fight verbal sparring.

Diana Korkunova makes her entrance first, her presence commanding immediate attention. Her antics recently have been more hostile and aggressive, and dressed in a sleek black tracksuit, her jet-black hair styled sharply, the Siren and former Flyweight champ continues to exude impatience and determination at the gathered proceedings. She strides to the podium with a brisk walk, her eyes scanning the room with a mix of irritation and focus.

Leah Perkins, representing The Bondi Babes, follows with a quiet confidence. She wears a fitted blue sports jacket paired with white athletic leggings, showcasing her toned and prepared physique for the upcoming bout. Once touted as a future Flyweight champion of her own, her recent losses have left her with something to prove. She approaches the table with a quiet confidence, aware that a victory against Diana would be crucial for her redemption arc.

Diana is the first to speak, her voice cutting through the room with sharp clarity. "I've heard all the talk about Leah being the next big thing. But let's be real, I've been in this game far longer, and I've seen wannabe stars rise and fall. I took down her sister, Mimi, and I'm ready to do the same to her."

Leah, unfazed by Diana's remarks, counters with equal fervor. "Diana's past doesn't intimidate me. I respect her achievements, but the ring is no place for respect. It's where I'll prove that I'm not just a Flyweight prospect, but a real contender: by knocking out an ex-champ."

Diana smirks, leaning into the microphone. "A contender? You've had your chances, Leah. It's time for you to step aside and watch a real champ at work."

But Leah's response is swift, her tone laced with determination. "Talk is cheap, Diana. You may have the experience, but I have the hunger. I promise to go easy on you."

Then, both girls approach each other for the traditional staredown. Both fighters stand at an equal height of 5’5”, but the similarities end there, as their physiques tell the story of their distinct fighting styles and training regimens.

Diana, with her more robust and muscular build, exudes raw power. Her shoulders are broad, and her arms, visible beneath the sleeves of her tracksuit, show the results of her rigorous strength training. She stands firmly, her feet planted solidly on the ground, meeting Leah, who by contrast, has a leaner and more toned physique. Her athletic leggings reveal the definition in her legs, with her body more streamlined compared to Diana's, indicative of a fighting style that relies on quick movements and endurance.

Their intense gazes lock, each fighter's eyes burning with a mix of determination, frustration, and the shared understanding of what it means to strive for greater recognition in the boxing world. The air around them is thick with the tension of their unspoken promises and the frustrations of their respective journeys in the sport.

Then, Diana raises her fists first, positioning them just below Leah's chin, a display of dominance and a subtle challenge. Her fists are clenched tight, her knuckles whitening with the pressure, signaling her readiness to bring the hurt to the younger Aussie. "You think you're fast, huh?” Diana hisses. “Speed means nothing if you can't take a hit.”

Leah responds by raising her own fists to meet Diana's. However, Leah places one fist slightly lower, targeting the curve of Diana's torso, while keeping the other at chin level. "Get ready for a world of hurt," she replies, her tone confident and defiant. “I’m gonna wreck you by the end of the day.”

As they finally step back, breaking their gaze, the audience is already wondering if Korkunova might repeat her feat back in 2019, or will Leah reclaim her standing as the future, prospective Flyweight champ?

The gym hall’s energy shifts as the opening notes of "Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett fill the air, heralding Diana’s arrival. She emerges from the locker room with a confident swagger, her eyes focused and determined. She's dressed in a striking ensemble for the fight: a black sports bra with silver trim and matching trunks, the SIRENs' emblem prominently displayed. Her gloves, also black with silver accents, complete her look.

The mood in the arena shifts to one of excitement and support as "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC starts playing, signaling Leah's entrance. The crowd's reaction is a mix of cheers and applause, many eager to see the Bondi Babe in action. Leah steps out, her presence commanding attention. She's adorned in her fight gear: a blue sports bra and white shorts, reflecting her team's colors, with the Bondi Babes logo visible. Her gloves, in a contrasting shade of red, are sleek and ready for action.

Upon entering the ring, both fighters engage in their final preparations. Diana, in her corner, throws a few warm-up jabs and hooks, her focus sharp as she mentally prepares for the fight. Leah, on the other side of the ring, stretches and loosens up, her movements fluid and graceful, a reflection of her readiness for the physical challenge ahead.

As the referee calls them to the center of the ring for final instructions, Diana and Leah face each other once more. Their eyes lock and the crowd holds its breath, hoping the two gals don’t just decide to start the match earlier. Back in their corners, the referee signals for the bell, and HERE WE GO with ten rounds of Flyweight action!

ROUND 1:

Perkins shows confidence from the very outset, taking the fight to the Siren with a splattering of jab combos. Her red gloves dart out in quick, semi-precise strikes that flick into Diana’s arms, hoping to win via some confident striking. Diana responds by trying to slip and block, trying to counter Leah's speed with her own power strikes. However, Leah simply darts backwards before the punch can even land, smirking behind raised arms. The Aussie girl is the first to land a significant strike, a sharp jab followed by a right step-in cross that snaps Diana's head back. Diana looks hurt and out-classed by the leaner woman, swinging back with an overhand but hitting air instead. Leah’s head loose and slipping left and right, going back to tagging Diana on her lips and body to end the round firmly in her corner. Perkins with her chest heaving slightly from the exertion but her confidence clearly boosted by her performance. Diana, on the other hand, returns to her corner, her expression one of recalibration as she listens to her corner's advice.

ROUND 2:

Perkins enters Round 2 with a heightened sense of confidence. The crowd, already impressed by the youngster’s performance, watches eagerly as she prepares to continue her strategic assault on Diana. Leah kicks things off with the same agility and precision, her red gloves moving in fast to drive quick jabs and crosses into Diana’s face. While she does this, she skillfully maintains her distance from Diana, using her superior speed to land strikes and then swiftly retreat before Diana can counter. Diana, frustrated, attempts to charge, rushing Leah down and trying to score with a big hook either to the temple or body. But Leah's agility proves to be a challenge. She gets mostly out of the way, before snapping another one-two-three sharp jabs to the nose, quickly followed by a right hand that streaks into the Siren’s cheek! Diana grunts as her head snaps back, but Leah’s not done! The Bondi Beach starlet SUDDENLY gets aggressive, landing more jabs and crosses straight to Diana’s groaning face, and for the first time, beating the Flyweight champion back! A wicked combination of a left jab followed by a right hook STUNS Korkunova to the jawline, and Diana is forced to steady herself by the ropes before her chin is ROCKED upwards by a step-in uppercut! OUCH! AND DOWN KORKUNOVA GOES!! It’s an early KNOCKDOWN for Miss Perkins, who sends the illustrious former champ DOWN to the canvas!

The gym erupts in shock and excitement as Diana lies on the mat, the referee rushing in to begin the count. Diana, dazed and disoriented, struggles to regain her bearings. She pushes herself up, trying to beat the count. Meanwhile, Perkins is wearing a smug expression, her body covered in a glean of sweat but still looking fresh and ready for more action. By the count of eight, gets her wish, with Diana steadying herself back on her feet, her expression looking forlorn and frustrated. Soon after, the bell rings, signaling the end of the round, and Diana returns to her corner, visibly shaken but still in the fight.

ROUND 3:

The atmosphere in the gym hall appears tense, with Diana Korkunova having narrowly avoided a knockout last round, now stepping out of her corner with a renewed sense of urgency, aware that she needs to turn the tide of the fight, or risk losing her credibility as a contender. The round starts with both fighters engaging more closely than before. Diana closes the distance fast, immediately swinging away at Leah in an effort to tire her out and negate her agility in the long run. Perkins can’t run away forever, and this shift leads to a bout of dirty boxing, with both fighters grappling and fighting for control in close quarters. Diana, using stockier, bulkier strength, tries to clinch Leah, holding onto her shoulders and arms and aiming to land short, powerful hooks and uppercuts. She manages to pin Leah against the ropes, her gloves working in tight spaces, targeting Leah's head and lean body. Perkins for the first time senses the danger and covers up best she can, blocking most of the punches to her head but that tummy of hers getting pummeled to the center of her button, the sound of Diana’s gloves slamming into taut flesh repeatedly. Leah manages to get away multiple times, however, either using elbows or shoulders to dig into Diana’s chest, the odd slap of forearm to the Siren’s jawline creating enough space for her to scoot away and reset, albeit with a growl of frustration for Korkunova and plenty of protests from the SIRENs corner. Leah not backing down or running, however, late in the round swerving under another big swing to pummel Diana’s body with lefts and rights sunk into her stomach, but in doing so, allows herself to get CAUGHT by a solid right hook across the temple, Diana stunning her yet again and forcing the Perkins twin to stagger and break off once more. As the round comes to a close, both fighters step back, their breathing heavy and their faces showing the toll of the intense physical exchange. Diana, having managed to avoid the upset, looks to her corner, her expression one of relief mixed with determination.

ROUND 4:

Korkunova, having narrowly averted an upset in the previous round, enters the ring with a clear sense of purpose: she wants to dominate Leah and hurt the upstart brunette. Diana quickly takes the initiative, tagging Leah with combos to her arms before thumping away at her lean body beneath the arms, aiming to wear her down and exploit any signs of fatigue. Leah, still confident but showing signs of the toll taken by the fight, tries to maintain her composure and respond in kind, whipping the odd straight right back to catch the Siren on the cheek. However, Diana's aggressive approach begins to overwhelm her, with Diana constantly forcing herself in and shocking her to the ribs and body with more pounding hooks. As Leah falters and tries to get away, she takes another rising left hook, followed by a right uppercut that snaps Leah's head back and sends her reeling towards the ropes, clearly in danger. Diana with more fury in her eyes as she presses in in the final seconds, her fists thudding into waistline and abdomen, making Perkins lurch, wince and recoil, her faltering body language betraying the pain she's enduring. Finally pressed to the ropes, Leah manages to clinch up with the eager brunette, trying to hold her close and survive the tummy assault. And as the bell rings to end Round 4, both fighters step back, visibly exhausted, but determined to fight. Diana, having successfully dominated the round and inflicted significant damage to Leah's body, returns to her corner with a look of satisfaction. Leah, on the other hand, appears hurt and fatigued, her team quickly attending to her as she reaches her corner.

ROUND 5:

And Perkins, despite the toll taken, comes out with a burst of aggression! The crowd roars at her back, sensing her own turn at the table! The Aussie girl skirts in quickly, her red gloves darting out towards Diana’s face in a series of rapid jabs and hooks. Diana tries to remain composed under her foe’s aggressive start, dodging and weaving and slipping her head to the side, occasionally shocking Perkins back with a hook smacked across her chin for her efforts. As the round progresses, the dynamic begins to shift, Korkunova slowly finding her rhythm in this counter-punching battle. She times her responses with precision, landing clean, effective strikes to the body and head that disrupt Leah's momentum. Leah senses the shift but grows even more desperate, landing a one-two combo to Diana’s belly but then groans as Diana rocks her face with a left hook followed by a right cross that lands right between the eyes, snapping her head back! Finally, the bell rings to conclude the fifth, and both fighters step back, their expressions reflecting the round's intensity. Leah, having started aggressively but losing the counter-punching battle, returns to her corner, looking disappointed with her push. We’re heading into the second half of this fight, however, and anything’s still possible!

ROUND 6:

The gym hall brims with anticipation as the bell rings for the sixth. From the opening bell, Diana moves with aggression, her eyes locked on the faltering figure of Perkins, who is still trying to recover from the previous round's onslaught. Korkunova digs deep and propels herself forward, eating a jab to the face from Perkins but immediately paying the Aussie twin back with a devastating right hook that catches her on the side of the jawline with a resounding "CRACK!" and grunt. The impact is immediate and staggering, with Leah's legs buckling under her, then aided backwards as Diana shoves more leather into her torso, bending her over in half as Leah stumbles back, her mouth hanging in shock! Korkunova with NO mercy, ramming a final uppercut to the bottom of her chin for the triple whammy, rocking poor Perkins up into the air and back, before she falls down to the canvas with a resounding THUD! KNOCKDOWN for Miss Korkunova, who might just have earned her victory here!

Leah, looking dazed and disoriented, struggles to make sense of her surroundings, her arms and legs barely moving as her head rolls from side to side. The referee's count echoes through the gym, each number a stark reminder of her potential fate… "One... Two... Three..." And by the count of ten, she’s still on the mat, unable to rise! The referee waves his arms in the air, signaling that it’s OVER!

Official Result:: Diana Korkunova defeats Leah Perkins via KO6!

AFTER:

In the aftermath of her victory, Korkunova's demeanor shifts from triumphant to vengeful. She approaches the still-recovering Leah Perkins on the ground, and with a look of cold fury, reaches down and grabs her by her hair, forcefully hauling her quivering body up.

Leah, dazed and disoriented from the knockout, struggles to maintain her balance as Diana parades her around the ring, the Siren’s firm grip on the back of her hair and rims of her trunks firm and undeniable. The crowd is more shocked at Diana’s first display of aggression in the post-fight, and what we might think is her very first Walk-of-Shame.

As they move around the ring, Diana parading Leah’s spent form to the crowd like a trophy, the Siren Diana leans in occasionally, taunting the Aussie girl with harsh words. "This is what happens when you step into the ring with me," Diana sneers, her voice laced with contempt. "Thought you could take me down, eh?" and “Now that I’ve beat you and your sister, I wonder what’s next…”

Leah, her face a mix of pain and defiance, tries to resist at times, wrestling her head away from Diana’s grip and trying to slap her across her face with a lunging open palm. But Diana simply exerts her dominance with a firmer tug of hair or stiff, bare fist FUMP! to the belly, driving the last air of resistance from Perkins.

Finally, after completing their circuit of the ring, Diana releases Leah, roughly pushing her away and down to the floor, where she rolls and spins and ends up again on her back, breathing hard, staring up at the ceiling lights, contemplating her future!