Priyanka Chopra vs Katheryn Winnick (PotIH Championship)

Priyanka Chopra – Princess of the Ice Hotel
(40, 5’6, 35:21 FCBA, 2:0 vs. Winnick, HISC)
Vs.
Katheryn Winnick - Challenger
(45, 5’4, 36:20 FCBA, 0:2 vs. Chopra, The Dollhouse)

Results: Lookout!; Story: Caspian & The Dollhouse

BEFORE:
And now for a rare treat and event, as the Princess of the Ice Hotel will make a title defense against challenger Katheryn Winnick. These two top cougars have met twice before, with Priyanka triumphing over Katheryn on both occasions, defeating the blonde with a 6th round KO in 2018 and a 7th round KO in 2017. The Doll however thinks tonight might end differently as she speaks about her chances to the media.

"Priyanka is someone I have mad respect for, after all -- she did knock me out twice…gotta respect that.” Says Katheryn before the fight. “And she doesn't seem to be slowing down. Beating her has been my goal ever since I lost to her the second time in 2019 and I finally get the chance tonight. Hopefully I'll be able to finally get her and even the score a little bit. It's now or never, and I feel like I'm ready. If she beats me again tonight...well...I guess she truly is the better woman,” Winnick says, almost reluctantly.
As for the champion, she has some words of her own and doesn’t give Winnick much of a chance tonight. “I’ve got plenty of respect for Kat too. I mean, she agreed to fight me again despite getting her ass handed to her twice. But …” Priyanka first says with a chilly grin. She sensually removes her remaining articles of clothing from her body, and soon enough, is left wearing nothing but a furry bikini top and black long tights, with white gloves to round off the icy look. “She might be good enough to deserve a shot at the title, but actually beating me is another story. She simply doesn’t have what it takes to beat me, and I’ll be proving that without any shadow of a doubt for the 3rd time tonight. I plan on staying the Princess for a LONG time.”
Soon after, Priyanka makes her entrance into the Ice Palace with a long, thick fur coat over both broad shoulders. The HISC star is looking regal and every bit belonging in this get-up, grinning and waving regally to her fans who have braved the tepid conditions of this special arena to cheer her chances on.

Katheryn looks equally resplendent during her own entrance, the Dollhouse blonde cougar striding in in the custom tentage in a white cloud of fur and fluff around her shoulders and upper torso. Later, after she gets into the ring, Kat is dressed in her usual white sports bra and long black and white tights with matching gloves, blonde hair in a ponytail, shivering slightly in her corner, but knowing full well the heat will get turned up once the action starts.

The referee’s already setting the stage for this Princess of the Ice Hotel contest, gesturing to both corners, as both ladies give him the nod… There’s the bell! And HERE WE GO with ten rounds of Bantamweight action!

ROUND 1:
Just because it’s a different arena doesn’t mean both ladies are fighting any differently. Priyanka’s known for her knockout power, managed to catch Winnick with a big one in their last fight almost four years ago, a punch that Kat most likely never forgot, nor forgiven. Might be the reason Winnick’s staying clear and out of the pocket in this rematch, choosing to jab and fire combos at the champ from a safer distance. Priyanka’s getting frustrated as a result, eating punches to her face and unable to get in close enough to brawl with the Doll. Winnick’s strategy is paying off, allowing her to mix in the occasional rocking head traumashot above the arms to wobble Chopra slightly, but only just slightly… Priyanka looks disappointed in her opening performance when the bell rings, knowing there’s plenty of rounds left to score her revenge. For now, wide round goes to Kat, who knows it!

ROUND 2:
Kat’s always been known for her methodical counter-punching skills, but it’s hard to counterpunch something that doesn’t come a’punchin’ back at her. Priyanka opts to stay at a distance as well, meting out her own long-distance attacks in tandem with the Doll’s. Winnick winces as several jabs sting her to the nose and lips, and though her own punches are landing back on the British Indian girl’s face, Chopra doesn’t appear as troubled. The champion instead is picking up the pace, refusing to back down from a good, old-fashioned exchange of combos in the center of the ring. Chopra’s landing two punches for every one punch that Winnick does, and the round ends with the blonde taking another stiff one off to the forehead, sending her reeling awkwardly back from the shock of it all. Not much damage is inflicted both ways this time, but it’s quite clear the champion’s landed more overall.

ROUND 3:
Winnick stays patient, knows her opponents will all eventually slip up and open themselves to further punishment. Priyanka stays dormant in the first minute, threatening to derail the Doll’s counterattack plans. But thankfully, the champion grows impatient, and begins stepping in to pester and prod Winnick’s defenses with a leading left hand jab attack, before ripping that right glove inwards to try and shock her to the forehead or body. Winnick has predicted this strategy, lowering and raising her guard in fluid motions to block and intercept, then ripping her own hooks across the champ’s face to turn her head to the side each time. Chopra has underestimated her resolve, and paid dearly for it, groaning as another glove whips her face awkwardly to the left, leaving her gasping for air. Winnick takes some stray jabs to the face, and of course, her guard took a beating this round, but if the Doll keeps up this mixture of offense and defense, she might see a different result by the end of the night.

ROUND 4:
And Kat continues to shine and dine! She surprises Chopra with an early right cross to the nose, before spending the remainder of the round back-trekking on purpose, and avoiding the champ’s brazen attempts at revenge! Chopra is surprised by that early number, but she’s making even more unforced errors as she wades in, hoping to stun and punish the Doll for that earlier attack. Bad news for the Consortium starlet, who’s getting hit all over and dinged more often from Winnick’s return jabs. Priyanka’s speed is still matched foot by foot by the Doll, who’s able to telegraph each of her charges before hitting her face at the exact time of impact. Last minute and Priyanka’s had enough for now, fully acknowledging the fact that she’s fighting a VERY different Winnick compared to three years ago! Wide round goes to the Doll at the bell, who pumps an arm high to the cheering crowds!

ROUND 5:
Priyanka on the prowl, setting up Winnick for a big right hook, tap tap left on the jab before that right hand ROCKETS in to hammer the arms, but of course seeking the chin. Winnick’s getting bombasted left and right, desperately trying to get away and catch her breath. The Doll’s good for counter-punching those lighter attacks but Chopra’s using some good ol’ brute force to hammer her points home! Priyanka continues to hound her about the ring, eager to score some much needed revenge on her frame. Winnick, however, scores with a right cross to the cheek, deterring the champ from getting all the way inside the pocket. Girls trade more leather at medium-range, dampening hooks to the faces straight, drawing mutual grunts. Then, it’s a slower end to the round, with both fighters settling into a holding pattern, breathing hard, fists twitching to score another flurry but finding no purchase.

ROUND 6:
Another hard round of brawling from both sides, as Priyanka looks to extend her lead and Katheryn focuses on her defense. First half has Priyanka’s much vaunted overhand getting parried to the side and then repaid by one of Kat’s right hands, the Doll adapting well to her opponent’s earlier tactics and then neutralizing her power with a counter-cross crunching into the face. Priyanka has no choice but to reset again, chest heaving and fists just eager to rip inwards to tear Katheryn apart. But the British model and actress stays her hand this time, waiting patiently for Winnick to leave herself open to further attack. That patience pays off, with Kat back and trying to lunge at her chin in turn but getting checked by a return hook across the chin. It’s Winnick’s turn to eat leather, head shoved to one side by another heavy glove, her lips parted and choking on fumes. AND HERE COMES CHOPRA, storming in to pay the Doll back for earlier! Winnick has to hold onto her marbles, fending off more nasty fender-benders as the Princess of the Ice Hotel UNLOADS upon her on the ropes! Winnick gets stuffed by another one-two to the stomach, folded in half and falling into a clinch! Chopra lets out a roar when the bell rings soon after, having taken loads of damage in the first half but then responding in kind in the second! It’s a draw for both fighters, though Winnick’s the one sinking into trouble by the end of it!

ROUND 7:
Kat’s taking a breather, or trying to at least, her chest heaving and both arms up as she fends off yet another assault from the Ice Princess! Priyanka being deliberate at the opening bell, stalking in but not launching a full-blown assault. Kat’s on the defensive, moving backwards and sideways, trying to block and stay alive for now, then come back for another three rounds, if needed. Chopra’s not allowing that to happen, starting to hammer those big punches in and under the arms, targeting that vulnerable belly of Winnick’s, before shoving her back towards the ropes with a straight hand whipped into the guard. And Chopra decides NOW’S THE TIME! Consortium star rips into her blonde foe, another double-hook combo plunging into Winnick’s waistline, then BLASTING her across the face with a triple number! KAT LOOKS SHOCKED TO HER CORE, stumbling a couple of steps to the side before collapsing into the nearby ropes! She’s still standing though! Brave blonde’s trying to hold on to the top ropes, fend Priyanka off for just a couple more seconds… but her chin gets lifted by another uppercut, and that seems to have DONE IT! Winnick groans and collapses to her side, her body thudding to the ground, both arms lying limp on the mat as her gumshield flops out of her mouth! Katheryn’s eyes are closed shut as she lies motionless on the canvas! She’s out cold! It’s OVER!

Official Decision: Priyanka Chopra defeats Katheryn Winnick via KO7! Priyanka Chopra is STILL the Princess of the Ice Hotel!

AFTER:
What a finish! Another cougar classic is in the books as Chopra exerts her dominance over Winnick as the HISC star’s power once again proves to be too much for Winnick to handle as she finds herself pummeled to sleep by the bigger brunette for the third time in a row. Priyanka putting a dominant end to the little rivalry between these two tonight as she goes up 3 wins to Katheryn’s 0, and unless the 45 year old blonde wants to be forced into retirement she’d be wise to never try her luck against Priyanka again, not at boxing, at least. One should know when to admit defeat, and there’s not much shame in admitting defeat to someone as dominant as Chopra.

Speaking of dominance, the victorious Princess places her boot on the unconscious blonde’s stomach and raises one arm, receiving a standing ovation from the fans. Priyanka then flexes both arms and takes a few long seconds to pose over Katheryn’s limp body before allowing the battered woman to receive some much needed medical help from her team.

Chopra continues her dominant run with another convincing victory tonight and she’s already 3-0 for the year with her 4th successful defense of the title - can anyone stop this woman and snatch the Princess of the Ice Hotel title from her anytime soon? We’re already hearing rumors of Winnick’s stablemate Bella Thorne wanting a shot at the Princess after beating her on their only encounter back in 2020, but it remains to be seen who Princess Priyanka finds worthy of her time!