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 Jessica Biel vs Brittany Daniel (II) by simguy 11/20/01

Rematch of up-and-comers still on the come - but Daniel can ill 
afford another loss and Biel coming off a shocking KO loss to 
Connelly needs to prove herself as well. Little to separate these 
girls in their first fight - Brittany the harder puncher on average, 
although Biel's right hand properly set is a cruncher - Daniel better 
off the block, Biel better off the slip - both girls beautiful ring 
managers, although Jessica more creative with her angles. Daniel in 
black bikini, Jessica in red bra style bikini, low ponytail - face on 
face stare down as both girls look to get the psychological edge at 
the last minute.

Rd 1: Jessica leggy, circling, hands at her stomach when she's 
outside, bringing them up whenever Brittany gets into range. Daniel 
tasting Biel's jab as she cuts off the ring, then getting into 
Jessica's lean torso with ripping left hooks, doubling up on punches 
bite BELLY AND BREAST. Down the stretch, Biel basically running - 
discomfort on her pretty face from good Daniel work to the midsection.

Rd 2: Similar pace - Biel ranging the ring early, Daniel patiently 
cutting her off, working her to the corners, forcing exchanges and 
winning them with her tighter, more compact delivery. Jessica 
sidestepping and spinning Daniel to keep her back off the ropes, but 
it's hard work - Brittany really keeping the pressure on with her 
legs and giving Biel no respite. Down the stretch, Biel loose with 
her back to the ropes, poking lead rights, slapping left hooks, 
leaving her hands down and just giving Brittany shoulder shimmy to 
slip punches - it's not enough. Daniel with crisp crosses and hooks 
starts to nail Biel flush on the mouth, stunning the young beauty and 
leaving her shabby at the bell as the ref jumps in to prevent 
overtime. Biel wide-eyed as she wanders back to her stool, cut in the 
lower lip.

Rd 3: Jessica on her toes, with Cameron Diaz one of the few girls in 
the FCBA who can approximate a Cassius Clay look with her movement. 
Loose and gangly, Biel bounces in, out and around her girl, hands at 
her stomach, backhanding the jab, surprising Daniel with sudden lead 
rights from the hip, punching with her thumb pointing at the roof and 
catching Brittany across the mouth. Daniel outclassed by Biel's feet, 
comes forward, hands at her temples, looking stiff as Jessica turns 
her, pesters her and shuts her out on the cards.

Rd 4: Brittany getting back on top, stepping over to prevent Biel 
from getting to her side, forcing Jessica to retreat until the ropes 
get in the way. Daniel biting into Biel's side and midriff with 
vicious licking hooks, getting her left shoulder into Jessica and 
jostling her back - it's rough, effective play from Brittany. Biel 
rope-a-doping more this round, lolling back, trying to turn her body 
to absorb punches, but Daniel shakes her up late with some ZESTY JUG 
MUGGAGE, putting a scowl of hurt on Biel's face at the bell.

Rd 5: Jessica on her toes again, showing nice anticipation as she 
swipes or slices at Daniel, then fades back out of range to get 
Brittany reaching. Daniel unable to find Biel's chin, goes back to 
the body with some success - both girls scoring, doing what they need 
to do in spots. Final minute, Brittany pressing Jessica around the 
ring, Biel fading back, suddenly stops, launches into a slashing 
overhand right to beat Brittany to the punch and DANIEL GOES DOWN! 
Brittany totally cold cocked, walking in while loading up her right 
hand and she spills to all fours, then tilts onto her face as Biel 
gushes, hoists her hands high. IT'S OVER! Shocking KO5 Jessica Biel 
leaves Brittany Daniel smoldering!

HEARTACHE! Worst possible outcome for Daniel - stopped by an 
increasingly irritating rival as Biel claims supremacy head to head. 
Jessica lording it over Brittany with a cheerful walk of shame - 
Daniel still woozy as the ponytailed blonde guides her around the 
ring. Spectacular performance for Biel puts her in line for the 
winner of Richards/Connelly as Daniel goes back to the classroom in 
search of answers.