Alyssa Lynch vs. Diana Korkunova (Body Saddle on the Beach)

Alyssa:
(27, 5’7, 120, 25:12 FCBA, VIXENs)


Diana:
(21, 5’5, 1:3 FCBA, SIRENs)


BEFORE:
“We seem to be developing a friendly rivalry of sorts,” Diana Korkunova beams to reporters whilst sifting sand through her toes. The former BBU Flyweight champion and SIRENs member hasn’t been seen in the ring since last year, though she’s claimed to be incredibly busy with her own modeling career back in her native Kazakhstan.

“When I do get the call, I always accept, especially against Alyssa,” Diana continues. “I’ve got mad respect for her skills, though I will say it’s about time I avenge that loss from last year. And what better way to do it than on a saddle?”

Speaking of the saddle, the leather contraption has been brought out by a team of assistants, who have clearly been tasked with making the thing shine in the sunlight. It sits perched on a pedestal by the ring-side, gleaming and glittering.

Opposite the ring, on the sand, Alyssa speaks her own mind with reporters. Surprisingly, her mind is on someone else today. “Kyra,” Alyssa says. “That win against Trevejo is impressive, and don’t get me wrong. I’m more than happy she’s found her way into the Top Twenty rankings. But I want another shot at her, and I know she’s listening in on the festivities.” Alyssa turns to face the cameras directly. “After I ride Diana today, what say you and me tangle one more time? You’re my friend, Kyra, but I promise to ride you gently when I win our rematch.”

The stakes are higher with this body saddle stipulation in effect, and Diana and Alyssa make it a point to bump gloves later on when the referee calls them to the center of the sand dunes. Nothing personal, according to Lynch, though we’d say there’s still plenty of pride on the line with these special matches -- no one wants to get ridden about on their knees, especially in front of an entire beach of spectators.

Alyssa’s in a bright pink bikini for this contest, and black gloves. Diana is in iridescent white, looking slightly shorter but stockier than her opponent. She, too, raises a pair of dark navy gloves to the crowds.

Referee signals for the start of this contest, and HERE WE GO with ten rounds of Bantamweight Body Saddle on the Beach action!

ROUND 1:
Diana gets to work, showing loads of energy and spirit after being out of action so long. She leaps in and pummels the arms with lefts and rights, forcing Lynch to lower her guard and then take a whiffing shot across the chin, more fast jabs stinging her face over and over. And we're only in the very first minute! Lynch growling back, not used to being this outmatched. We'd like to say her previous few opponents were strong contenders in their own right, but we'd be lying. Diana the first real threat to the Vixen's Body Saddle supremacy (well, Thorne would disagree, but we digress). Lynch manages to pummel the face back with her lead jabs, ensuring Diana doesn't get TOO close to wreck her completely… bell rings and Diana looks like the million dollar prize fighter she is, drawing a loud pop from the audience as she saunters back to her corner.

ROUND 2:
Lynch punishes the bod, giving the shorter girl a little taste of the action to come. She makes Diana pay for her overconfidence, punishing jabs landing to her defenseless face as Korkunova tries to lunge at her with too early hooks, gets hooked back by another big overhand in the second minute that slams into her forehead, driving her momentum back. Lynch is getting a better read on her sister Siren, and it shows, herding her back into the corner with more counterattacks that leave Diana breathless at the bell. Wide round swings right back to Lynch, who shows everyone she's not to be messed with.

ROUND 3:
Diana attempts another rush and flurry to the body, hoping to catch Alyssa by surprise. Lynch not falling for it at first, deftly stepping back and lowering her guard to intercept. But when she tries to counter Diana's punches, her own hook sails harmlessly by her face, Diana having anticipated the return swing and bashing another into the tummy, which rocks Alyssa to her core! Lynch left bent over slightly, her eyes bulging and feet backing cking away for air. Diana’s on her like white on rice, banging more mitts off her flanks, lashing away at the ribcage and side tummy, then going up high to hammer another hook into the arms, which sends Lynch reeling. But down the line, Lynch FIGHTS BACK! Two gals brawl near the ropes, taking turns whipping faces to the side, grunting out loud in mutually assured destruction! And it’s taking its toll on the shorter Korkunova, who takes a bashing swing to the chin before another follow-up right cross gets stuffed straight into her nostrils! Alyssa makes use of the final seconds of the round, pushing in and hammering away at the shorter girl’s arms and body, to crawl back from oblivion wide!

ROUND 4:
Diana is no longer smiling, knows she’s got a brawl on her hands and she can’t just rely on her own power to get the job done. First minute sees both fighters exchanging jab combos to the arms, testing each other’s resolve from a distance. Alyssa has the upper hand here, using her longer reach to light the model’s face up with precise jabs flying in and over her arms. Diana’s corner is urging her to do more, and throwing caution to the wind, that’s exactly what she does! A whipping hook floats Lynch to one side, Diana’s sheer power on display as she follows up with another step-in blast to the tummy, earning a dull groan and curl inwards from the Vixen. And right before Lynch can respond with her own counter swing, Diana already has a third number primed and ready - PLOWED into her face to rock her head back, the rest of her body reeling towards the ropes! OUCH! Lynch got complacent in there, and paid the price, now having to fall back, shaking the pain from her digits!

ROUND 5:
Diana RUSHES in at the bell, with the rest of the crowd also at her back! Alyssa knows she’s in trouble, all those power shots slowly adding up to leave her throbbing and slightly wary of Korkunova’s power! And Diana knows this! She immediately begins to rock Alyssa to her body and arms, attempting to trap and overpower her! Lynch covers up, groaning as fists slump into her tummy, Diana’s hooks then rocking her to the sides of her heads, as Korkunova pushes inwards and tries to bully her brunette counterpart to the ropes. Alyssa attempts a fight back, of course, rallying in the second minute with a hook of her own that jolts Diana’s face to the side, but the Siren merely SWINGS right back with one of her own, the beauty of a right hook catching Lynch clean on the chin, which SENDS HER DOWN! Lynch left sputtering on the sand dunes, her mouth hanging open, eyes squeezed shut in shock! Could this be it, folks?!

Diana parades her bikini-clad self to the neutral corner, ecstatic that her efforts have finally paid off. She turns her gaze back to Lynch, who’s slowly gathering her senses (and limbs) across the sand dunes, breathing heavily as she attempts to rise. Referee of course ain’t helping, immediately scooting over to start the count. Lynch knows she needs to get back up asap if she doesn’t want to be humiliated by her own body saddle, and so up she comes, slowly but surely, her limbs trembling, head shaking, eventually backing up against the frayed ropes by the count of 8.

Here we go with another minute and a half of action. Will Diana be able to capitalize and put her rival away for good? Bell rings and let’s find out! Korkunova charging in, as expected, but with much less venom and shock in her punches, having drained herself out in that last run. Lynch is defending herself well, as a result, locked arms still keeping the damage at bay, and even planting her own fists into Diana’s face in good, precise, and calculated counterattacks. Diana loses steam by the bell, herself hunched over and panting hard. She can be proud of the round she’s won here, though there’s still another half of the fight to go…

ROUND 6:
Lynch cautious in the first minute, feeling out the state of Diana’s exhaustion. First couple of test punches land clean, however, to the lips and nose, snapping the younger brunette’s head off in multiple directions. Lynch picks up the pace as a result, hammering tried and tested combinations into Korkunova’s arms and body, head and chest, just DRIVING the poor girl about the sand dunes for the majority of this round. Diana looks like she’s wilting, and fast, barely responding with the odd swing or combo back, which Alyssa avoids with little issue. In fact, those return punches leave her open for more, with Lynch bashing another hook off her temple, and then another hard thump thump straight to the belly to send her stumbling backwards. Bell rings and it’s a textbook shutout round for the Vixen, leaving Diana in tatters, gasping for breath on her way back to her corner!

ROUND 7:
And Diana’s primed to go down! The Siren is looking ragged at the bell, heaving slightly as she walks out of her corner. Lynch smells blood and circles in for the kill, rocking her to the guard with straight combos, herding her back to her cage. Diana tries to rally with a sudden bull-rush and swings, bashing her own hooks into Alyssa’s guard. But Lynch ain’t giving up the chase, whips an overhand into her cheek to stun her badly, before a left uppercut digs into Diana’s sternum, folding her over with her eyes bulging and what little air left escaping her lips. All Lynch now, walking the stocky girl back into the ropes, slamming hard hooks into every inch of her being, left right, left right left, finally sending her flying OFF HER FEET when a right hand connects with her jawline with a BANG! DOWN DIANA GOES, flubbering on her chest by the ropes, not looking like she’s in any position to recover! The referee agrees, immediately waving the fight off with both arms frantic overhead! It’s OVER!

Official Result: Alyssa Lynch defeats Diana Korkunova via KO7!

AFTER:
Alyssa being gentle, at least, tugging on Diana’s hair from above before hoisting the leather seat onto the poor girl’s back. Diana whimpering, trying to resist but the firm hold on her scalp is easily subduing her. Lynch has become an expert in recent months in locking the device over her defeated foes, easily strapping those bindings over and under Diana’s body, before strapping the buckles in tightly.

Keeping her hold on Diana’s hair, Lynch mounts her back, before leaning downwards to whisper a not-so-veiled threat into Diana’s ear.

“Promise ‘ll make this quick, sweetie,” Lynch says, with a smirk. “All you need to do is get to the other end of the ring, m’kay?”

Diana, fighting back tears, complies, starting her crawl one hand and knee at a time, Alyssa urging her along with several sharp tugs of her hair as reins, and bucks of her hips forward, the Vixen thoroughly enjoying her victory parade.

“She put me on the defensive many times,” Alyssa later tells reporters by ringside. “Diana’s always a dangerous opponent. But today, I was simply the more dangerous fighter.”