Post by HBO's Boxing At The Asylum on Nov 30, 2023 17:16:47 GMT -6
BEFORE:
"Yeah, I haven't exactly gotten a lot of chances around here," says Levy with a shake of the head. "Guess why that is?"
"No doubt," says Chloe with a nod, "That she's VERY good. Athletic. Strong. Smart. But. I'm all of that, too. And, I'm also BETTER."
ROUND ONE:
O'Dell: "Back at ringside and that's 'Kill The Noise' by Bro Safari, and here comes the lovely Levy Tran!"
McCarthy" "YAWN! TYPICAL Dancing Hooker Opponent. NO FCBA wins!"
Tess: "Tran hasn't exactly had a lot of opportunities. Just two fights, despite having management for several years..."
Cassie: "And, as Chloe mentioned, she's VERY athletic, strong, quick. Lots of physicals there."
O'Dell: "Tran into the ring and helped off with the robe and the crowd popping for the brunette beauty in that black number she's wearing. And, that's..."
McCarthy: "TERRIBLE! HORRIBLE! An assault on my OLFACTION!"
O'Dell (sighing): "'Uh Oh', and here comes the singer of that tune, 'The Next Big Thing', Chloe Bennet!"
Tess: "Bennet coming off a disappointing loss to Priyanka Chopra her last time out. She was very close to reclaiming the belts, but fell a little short..."
O'Dell: "Chloe into the ring and helped off with the robe by Jewel and Neve to reveal that blue number she likes, and the crowd clearly likes it, too. Ladies about ready. Time for some picks. Tess likes Chloe. Mac?"
McCarthy: "NO FCBA wins! Bennet."
O'Dell: "Cassie?"
Cassie: "I agree with Tess!"
O'Dell: "It's unanimous. Let's see if the ladies are right. Brunettes going to get their box on in the first. No surprise on Chloe's part, because this is something she does VERY well. And, with Tran's hand speed and athleticism, little doubt she can succeed on these terms as well..."
Cassie: "Holding her own right now."
O'Dell: "Definitely is. It's good, two-way stuff as Bennet and Tran work the jabs, build combinations, score well with both hands. Nobody really gaining much of an edge right now, as both brunettes work hard and play good defense as well."
McCarthy: "Lots of stuff being blocked or slipped."
O'Dell: "And, still plenty getting through. Tons of volume from both women in the first round. There's a SHARP exchange and ANOTHER. Some SOLID shot traded there and that's the bell. Close in the first, but Tran gets the points."
Tess: "And grabs the early 10-9 lead."
ROUND TWO:
O'Dell: "Chloe finding her rhythm now. Bennet getting punches put together, tossing Levy to the defensive, forcing her onto the back foot. Tran firing back in spots, but the younger brunette starting to take control of this thing..."
Tess: "Chloe's found something for sure."
O'Dell: "And, she's making good use of it right now. What was very even in the first has turned into something very different in the second. Bennet firing on all cylinders now, and Tran doesn't have any answers, at least at the moment..."
McCarthy: "Just gotta hang in there."
O'Dell: "And, that's what Levy's doing right now. Hanging in, banging back when she gets the opportunity. Final seconds ticking away in the second round. GOOD right hand by Chloe, and there's the bell. Bennet and wide in the second."
Cassie: "And that evens things at 19."
ROUND THREE:
O'Dell: "Third begins with Tran coming forward now, and backing up Bennet as she does so. Levy getting to spots and getting off all of a sudden, tossing Chloe over to the defensive. This is some really good stuff from Tran..."
McCarthy: "VERY nice adjustment..."
O'Dell: "And, it's bearing fruit. All of a sudden, it's Levy who's in control of this thing, as Chloe is reduced to countering in spots. Tran looking smooth and quick and very sound right now. Everything working very, very well for the older brunette..."
Cassie: "And, not much at ALL working for Bennet right now."
O'Dell: "We've got fifteen seconds to go in the third. Tran's been getting the better of things the whole way, and that's not going to change now. GOOD right hand from Levy and there's the bell. Not close this time. Tran."
Tess: "And Levy's back on top 29-28."
ROUND FOUR:
O'Dell: "Tran continuing to press forward. Chloe holding ground, banging back, and HERE WE GO! FIREFIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING as neither brunette will give an inch. Instead, they're throwing BOMBS in there..."
Tess: "ALL about imposing will..."
O'Dell: "And, for the moment, at least, nobody willing to be imposed upon. Instead, they are letting the hands fly, battling for every possible inch of canvas. GOOD right by Levy and CHLOE answers with one of her own. Crowd INTO this..."
McCarthy: "Something's got to give..."
O'Dell: "You'd think so, but not so far. Instead, ladies still getting after one another and everyone taking the licking and continuing to do the ticking. Five seconds to go. One more sharp exchange and there's the bell. Close. Tran."
Cassie: "And Levy's extended her lead to 39-37."
ROUND FIVE:
O'Dell: "Ladies right back at one another to start the fifth. Tran determined to grab canvas and Chloe not going to cede any. GOOD right by Tran and CHLOE HURTS HER WITH A RIGHT HOOK! Bennet a BOOMING right hook and Levy is STEPPIN' IN FENCE POST HOLES!"
Cassie: "And Bennet going AFTER her big time..."
O'Dell: "Chloe backing up the older brunette with hard shot. Tran very unsteady, hanging on. She's trapped on the cables now, as Bennet gets off lusty. Ref on a hair trigger. Levy tying up now. Younger brunette shoves her off, goes body..."
McCarthy: "Tran just needs to ride this out. She'll still be ahead..."
O'Dell: "And, that's what she's trying to do. GOOD right, Bennet and that got the ref's attention. We're under fifteen to go. Tran tying up again, hanging on, ref breaks the fighters and there's the bell. Bennet. Wide. But Levy survives."
Tess: "And still leads by one, 48-47 at the half."
ROUND SIX:
O'Dell: "Bennet looking to finish now. She's pressing forward behind that left jab. Levy still clearly buzzed, giving ground, trading space for time. Bennet clinical at the moment, picking apart Tran's defenses, punishing her with both hands..."
Tess: "Setting up punches very well."
O'Dell: "Taking her time. Sizing this up. Looking for the opportunity she's pretty certain is going to come. GOOD right hand Bennet and THERE'S A LEFT HOOK AND DOWN GOES TRAN! Levy dropped to her left side by a NASTY shot..."
Cassie: "Brutal. Just brutal."
O'Dell: "Chloe to a neutral corner. No movement at ALL from Tran. Count at three. Four. Five. This is going to be academic. Six. Seven. Levy down and OUT. Nine. TEN! It's OVER! And your winner by KO6 is 'The Next Big Thing', Chloe Bennet!"
McCarthy: "Lucky. Just lucky."
AFTER:
O'Dell: "Let's go up to the ring and Tess Valmore!"
Tess: "I have our winner, Chloe Bennet, and, Chloe, it got VERY physical in there..."
Chloe: "Yeah. Not a surprise with her. She's BUILT for this division. If she'd have gotten chances over the years, she could have been champion. And, she's STILL a handful."
Tess: "Excellent 2023 for you. What are the goals for 2024?"
Chloe (smiling): "Same as always, Tess, get those belts back. Fell a little short this year. But, 2024 is a NEW year."
"Yeah, I haven't exactly gotten a lot of chances around here," says Levy with a shake of the head. "Guess why that is?"
"No doubt," says Chloe with a nod, "That she's VERY good. Athletic. Strong. Smart. But. I'm all of that, too. And, I'm also BETTER."
ROUND ONE:
O'Dell: "Back at ringside and that's 'Kill The Noise' by Bro Safari, and here comes the lovely Levy Tran!"
McCarthy" "YAWN! TYPICAL Dancing Hooker Opponent. NO FCBA wins!"
Tess: "Tran hasn't exactly had a lot of opportunities. Just two fights, despite having management for several years..."
Cassie: "And, as Chloe mentioned, she's VERY athletic, strong, quick. Lots of physicals there."
O'Dell: "Tran into the ring and helped off with the robe and the crowd popping for the brunette beauty in that black number she's wearing. And, that's..."
McCarthy: "TERRIBLE! HORRIBLE! An assault on my OLFACTION!"
O'Dell (sighing): "'Uh Oh', and here comes the singer of that tune, 'The Next Big Thing', Chloe Bennet!"
Tess: "Bennet coming off a disappointing loss to Priyanka Chopra her last time out. She was very close to reclaiming the belts, but fell a little short..."
O'Dell: "Chloe into the ring and helped off with the robe by Jewel and Neve to reveal that blue number she likes, and the crowd clearly likes it, too. Ladies about ready. Time for some picks. Tess likes Chloe. Mac?"
McCarthy: "NO FCBA wins! Bennet."
O'Dell: "Cassie?"
Cassie: "I agree with Tess!"
O'Dell: "It's unanimous. Let's see if the ladies are right. Brunettes going to get their box on in the first. No surprise on Chloe's part, because this is something she does VERY well. And, with Tran's hand speed and athleticism, little doubt she can succeed on these terms as well..."
Cassie: "Holding her own right now."
O'Dell: "Definitely is. It's good, two-way stuff as Bennet and Tran work the jabs, build combinations, score well with both hands. Nobody really gaining much of an edge right now, as both brunettes work hard and play good defense as well."
McCarthy: "Lots of stuff being blocked or slipped."
O'Dell: "And, still plenty getting through. Tons of volume from both women in the first round. There's a SHARP exchange and ANOTHER. Some SOLID shot traded there and that's the bell. Close in the first, but Tran gets the points."
Tess: "And grabs the early 10-9 lead."
ROUND TWO:
O'Dell: "Chloe finding her rhythm now. Bennet getting punches put together, tossing Levy to the defensive, forcing her onto the back foot. Tran firing back in spots, but the younger brunette starting to take control of this thing..."
Tess: "Chloe's found something for sure."
O'Dell: "And, she's making good use of it right now. What was very even in the first has turned into something very different in the second. Bennet firing on all cylinders now, and Tran doesn't have any answers, at least at the moment..."
McCarthy: "Just gotta hang in there."
O'Dell: "And, that's what Levy's doing right now. Hanging in, banging back when she gets the opportunity. Final seconds ticking away in the second round. GOOD right hand by Chloe, and there's the bell. Bennet and wide in the second."
Cassie: "And that evens things at 19."
ROUND THREE:
O'Dell: "Third begins with Tran coming forward now, and backing up Bennet as she does so. Levy getting to spots and getting off all of a sudden, tossing Chloe over to the defensive. This is some really good stuff from Tran..."
McCarthy: "VERY nice adjustment..."
O'Dell: "And, it's bearing fruit. All of a sudden, it's Levy who's in control of this thing, as Chloe is reduced to countering in spots. Tran looking smooth and quick and very sound right now. Everything working very, very well for the older brunette..."
Cassie: "And, not much at ALL working for Bennet right now."
O'Dell: "We've got fifteen seconds to go in the third. Tran's been getting the better of things the whole way, and that's not going to change now. GOOD right hand from Levy and there's the bell. Not close this time. Tran."
Tess: "And Levy's back on top 29-28."
ROUND FOUR:
O'Dell: "Tran continuing to press forward. Chloe holding ground, banging back, and HERE WE GO! FIREFIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING as neither brunette will give an inch. Instead, they're throwing BOMBS in there..."
Tess: "ALL about imposing will..."
O'Dell: "And, for the moment, at least, nobody willing to be imposed upon. Instead, they are letting the hands fly, battling for every possible inch of canvas. GOOD right by Levy and CHLOE answers with one of her own. Crowd INTO this..."
McCarthy: "Something's got to give..."
O'Dell: "You'd think so, but not so far. Instead, ladies still getting after one another and everyone taking the licking and continuing to do the ticking. Five seconds to go. One more sharp exchange and there's the bell. Close. Tran."
Cassie: "And Levy's extended her lead to 39-37."
ROUND FIVE:
O'Dell: "Ladies right back at one another to start the fifth. Tran determined to grab canvas and Chloe not going to cede any. GOOD right by Tran and CHLOE HURTS HER WITH A RIGHT HOOK! Bennet a BOOMING right hook and Levy is STEPPIN' IN FENCE POST HOLES!"
Cassie: "And Bennet going AFTER her big time..."
O'Dell: "Chloe backing up the older brunette with hard shot. Tran very unsteady, hanging on. She's trapped on the cables now, as Bennet gets off lusty. Ref on a hair trigger. Levy tying up now. Younger brunette shoves her off, goes body..."
McCarthy: "Tran just needs to ride this out. She'll still be ahead..."
O'Dell: "And, that's what she's trying to do. GOOD right, Bennet and that got the ref's attention. We're under fifteen to go. Tran tying up again, hanging on, ref breaks the fighters and there's the bell. Bennet. Wide. But Levy survives."
Tess: "And still leads by one, 48-47 at the half."
ROUND SIX:
O'Dell: "Bennet looking to finish now. She's pressing forward behind that left jab. Levy still clearly buzzed, giving ground, trading space for time. Bennet clinical at the moment, picking apart Tran's defenses, punishing her with both hands..."
Tess: "Setting up punches very well."
O'Dell: "Taking her time. Sizing this up. Looking for the opportunity she's pretty certain is going to come. GOOD right hand Bennet and THERE'S A LEFT HOOK AND DOWN GOES TRAN! Levy dropped to her left side by a NASTY shot..."
Cassie: "Brutal. Just brutal."
O'Dell: "Chloe to a neutral corner. No movement at ALL from Tran. Count at three. Four. Five. This is going to be academic. Six. Seven. Levy down and OUT. Nine. TEN! It's OVER! And your winner by KO6 is 'The Next Big Thing', Chloe Bennet!"
McCarthy: "Lucky. Just lucky."
AFTER:
O'Dell: "Let's go up to the ring and Tess Valmore!"
Tess: "I have our winner, Chloe Bennet, and, Chloe, it got VERY physical in there..."
Chloe: "Yeah. Not a surprise with her. She's BUILT for this division. If she'd have gotten chances over the years, she could have been champion. And, she's STILL a handful."
Tess: "Excellent 2023 for you. What are the goals for 2024?"
Chloe (smiling): "Same as always, Tess, get those belts back. Fell a little short this year. But, 2024 is a NEW year."