Post by girlsfriday on Jun 12, 2020 2:08:24 GMT -6
Vs
(Written by Girls Friday/Results by Lookout!)
(Free Agent vs Free Agent)
Intro:
Two welterweights trying to gain traction, Rihanna and Ashley Graham duke it out in the MGM Grand, will Rihanna's speed beat the power of Ashley?
Rihanna is 32 years old; she stands 5'8, holding a record of 8 wins, all coming by at of knockout, with 12 defeats.
Ashley is 30 years old; she stands 5'9, holding a record of 1 win, that coming by way of knockout, with 3 defeats.
The fighters were interviewed in their locker rooms, Alicia Atout working for the FCBA Network, first heading into the Barbados singers locker room, Rihanna stretching as she bounces on her toes.
"Hey Alicia, it is funny to think this is the first time I've been on these FNL cards, I have been wanting somewhere to showcase my talents, so I hope you enjoy what you are going to see" Rihanna says as she looks confident.
Alicia asks if she worries about the power of Ashley, Rihanna snorts as she replies "she will need to hit me first, remember these legs know how to dance and my jab is going to give her nightmares, either I knock her out or she gives up on her stool" Alicia wishes her luck before she leaves the room.
Heading into the stunning American models room, Ashley is working her coaches hands like punch pads, she stops for a moment as she looks over at Alicia.
"Back to the grind, I have worked my ass off to get into my best shape for this fight, I know Rihanna is going to run but once I crack her she is done for" Ashley says sternly, thudding her gloves together as she is looking in the mood to get started now.
She is asked about what she plans to do to neutralize her opponent, Ashley says "I'll cut off the ring, smother her work rate and bash her till she either submits or is out cold, I don't think she will get the chance to submit though" Ashley answers as she stretches her arms, Alicia thanks her for the time before she goes.
Fighting time; out comes Rihanna first to a loud cheer from her fans, she pumps her right fist into the air as she jogs down the aisle, eyes on the ring as she looks in a serious mood.
Her attire tonight is a black sports bra with silver trim, matching trunks and shoes, silver coloured gloves, while her hair is tied back into a ponytail as she steps into the ring.
Where she waves at her fans to cheer louder, she shadow boxes as her coach tells her to fight smart, any mistakes and it is curtains for her, Rihanna not looking the least bit worried.
As now Ashley heads out with her coach following, she is looking deadly serious as she heads down the aisle, her fans whistling and cheering her but she only has eyes on her opponent in the ring.
Her attire is a white sports bra with black trim, matching trunks and shoes, black gloves, while her hair is also in a ponytail as she climbs into the ring.
Flexing her powerful arms before she begins going through her punching drills, Ashley is listening to her coach intently as they tell her to close the gap early and bash Rihanna into next week.
Brought together by the referee to the center of the ring, the fighters scowl at each other as they listen to the final instructions, bumping gloves hard into their opponents before they return to their corners, ready to start 10 rounds of welterweight action.
Round 1:
Stepping out to fight, Rihanna of course with her dancing background is up on her toes more to Ashley, with the singer moving side to side to land stinging jabs into gaps in the defence of Graham.
Who shows off her boxing IQ to catch Rihanna out after feinting with a straight, she lands a left cross to the cheek of the Barbados born fighter, sending Rihanna to the side a step as she shows her power.
Ashley manages to land some stiff body shots in from range, Rihanna though sidesteps an overhand right attempt, instead she is the one landing a clean three punch combo into the face of the stunning model.
The footwork of Rihanna proving the difference in the round so far, she is keeping Ashley at range for the most part, holding each time Ashley is able to move in closer, it isn't pretty but it is effective.
Late in the round Ashley manages to land a left hook to the body, an overhand right smacks Rihanna to her cheek to turn her head, forcing Rihanna to cover up as she is being driven towards a corner.
The round ends soon enough with Ashley thudding her gloves together in frustration, finally getting Rihanna where she wants her but it is too late in the round, her coach telling her to relax as she is hurting her opponent when she does land.
Round 2:
Of course Rihanna staying rigid to her tactics, moving around the ring sending in long rangy punches, trying to keep the powerhouse at arms length as a firefight is the last thing she wants.
The opening minute is a successful one from that point of view, Rihanna only taking a few straights into her body, most punches she blocked before slamming a jab or straight into the face of her opponent.
But Ashley again baits Rihanna with a right, slamming an jab straight on the chin of the singer when she moves to Ashley's left, an uppercut follows that hurt Rihanna! There's a funky little dance coming from Rihanna, BAM! A RIGHT HOOK LANDS FLUSH TO THE CHIN AND DOWN GOES RIHANNA, GUMSHIELD FLYING OUT AS SHE THUDS ONTO THE CANVAS, REFEREE DOESN'T EVEN WASTE TIME COUNTING, SHE IS OUT!
Winner Ashley Graham KO Round 2:
After:
Wow! A definite contender for knockout of the year, Ashley showing off the raw power that makes her so feared by some in the division, she pounds her chest with her right glove as she stares down at the out cold Rihanna.
Who has the ringside doctor rushing in to help wake her up, Rihanna is still buzzed so a stretcher is brought into the ring, with medics helping take out the singer, the crowd look stunned that Ashley's power is that great.
The winner doesn't bat much of an eyelid at her beaten foe, instead getting her gloves taken off and the little bit sweat on her brow wiped off, she looks like she could take another fight right now as she is warmed up.
Coming to the center of the ring, Ashley gets her hand raised to a loud cheer from her supporters, she raises both arms into the air as she enjoys the moment.
Blowing kisses to her fans as she goes on a lap of honour, it'll be interesting to see if this knockout win helped Ashley with getting more fights or spooked fighters to stay away from her even more.
As she leaves the ring, all she is caring about is celebrating with her coach, this highlight reel knockout will probably be played for the next month on the FCBA Network.
