FCBA welterweight title fight: Tahnee Atkinson vs Kate Upton
May 14, 2021 1:12:47 GMT -6
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Challenger - Tahnee Atkinson:
VS
Champion - Kate Upton:
Tale of the Tape:
Tahnee Atkinson:
Age: 29
Height: 5'8
26-15 (26KOs)
Former FCBA welterweight champion.
Former Two time FCBA JMDD champion.
Vs
Kate Upton:
Age: 28
Height: 5'10
89-26 (87KOs)
Current four time FCBA welterweight champion.
Former three time FCBA JMDD champion.
Former BBU JMDD champion.
Former Queen of the Ice Hotel.
(Odds & Ends Boxing vs Lookout! Boxing)
(Written by Girls Friday/Results by Lookout!)
Intro:
It is main event time with the FCBA welterweight title now up for grabs, former champion Tahnee Atkinson looks to join the two time club as she challenges Kate Upton, who returns to her Michigan roots for this bout as we in Detroit's Little Caesar's Arena.
For Tahnee she comes into this fight off the back of beating Hilary Rhoda, she seems ultra confident judging by her prefight comments, an example being her posing on the beach at the Gold Coast arms flexed wearing a black bikini with a simple caption "the title will look so much better back on me" to most likely annoy Kate, who keeps her thoughts to herself at the build up.
The fighters have a storied history, Kate won their first encounter all the way back in March 2017 by knockout, starting a feud that would end up currently sitting at four wins to Kate compared to just two for Tahnee, the Aussie has to turn the ship around most feel before she becomes another footnote in Kate's career of women she has dominated head to head.
They step onto the stage for the event press conference at either end, Tahnee wearing a black dress that shows off her long stunning legs, Kate going for a low cut gold dress that shows off her proud curves, the title belt is on top of a podium with a red pillow underneath it, with the fighters squaring up nose to nose it front of it, hands on hips as they stare hatefully into their rivals eyes.
They step back to pose with fists raised for the cameras, both are hissing insults as it looks like things could boil over, eyes narrowed as the tension between them is as clear as day, luckily for the organisers both for now seem to have settled for saving their issue for the ring when the gold is on the line, separating to opposite sides of the stage.
A microphone is handed to each fighter, with the head of the FCBA committee asking Tahnee to speak first on the fight, she smiles as she replies that she glad will, turning to look at Kate as she says "look Kate before your ego grows to match the size of your fat ass, I want to make it clear that this is simply about the title for me, the fact it is you I need to beat just is the cherry on top", with Kate grinning as she shakes her head.
"For the record also Tahnee anyone who challenges me will learn why I am the Queen, the fact you've had that honour four times I believe, well you don't need me to tell you what I do to mouthy c**ts like you" fires back Kate as Tahnee's face turns a deep shade of red, fists clenched as she looks ready to charge.
But Tahnee takes a deep breath before telling Kate "you won't get under my skin, I could remind people how much luck you have had against me, this is a new challenge and simply put I will be the champion come the end of the fight".
Kate rolls her eyes and mockingly replies "Tahnee you can't beat me in welterweight title fights as last time we fought for this (goes to the podium and lifts the title up) I beat you half unconscious, when we put body paint on I beat your ass, when we fight using this (taps her tits with her left hand) I batter you, now you step into my backyard and expect to leave with the title, you are deluded if you think you are on my level, at best you might be a national champion, I'm the best in the frickin world!" Kate putting the belt on her right shoulder as Tahnee stares right at it.
"Disrespect me all you want but I didn't come here to lose, you're gonna have to knock me clear out to keep that, if not I will batter you within an inch of your life to take that belt" says Tahnee sternly as she points at the belt, then she storms off the stage, clearly having enough of Kate's barbs.
With Kate shrugging her shoulders as she turns to the journalists, lifting the title up as she poses with a beaming smile, she hears footsteps but can't react as Tahnee surprises her! The challenger had kicked her heels off and waited till Kate had to bask in the limelight.
Tahnee mounts Kate's side as the belt lands not far from them, slapping Kate as she yells "you will never disrespect me again!" The slaps that land echo as cameras flash capturing this moment, as security rushes in to pull Atkinson off Upton, the dominant brunette grabs the belt and presses it into Kate's face, telling her "take your last look at this" dropping it on Kate's tits as she stands up as security yells at her.
Putting her bare foot on Kate's chest, she stares hard at her to make sure her point has been fully made, Kate's cheeks are red as she takes in deep breaths from being winded by the ambush, Tahnee struts off as the Lookout crew that were in the back rush to check on their girl, Kate sitting up hugging her title to her chest as her eyes burn with fury for her rival.
Fight night, as you'd expect a few contenders have flown in to watch, friends and rivals Hannah Ferguson and Hilary Rhoda sit side by side smiling as they wave to the cameras, arms around each others shoulders, on the opposite side of the ring Bonzo Gym fighters Camille Kostek and Amanda Righetti sit scouting who they might challenge soon, with Brooklyn Decker watching closely as she is friends with Kate but would happily fight her for the gold at a moments notice.
Now it's time as Tahnee steps through the curtains first with coach Kelly Carlson beside her, the boos are deafening as she seems to enjoy them judging by her smile, telling Kelly she can't wait to shut them all up, a determined look comes on her face as she comes to the ring steps.
Jogging up the steps before climbing into the ring, Tahnee is wearing a navy blue sports bra and matching trunks, shoes, along with gloves, her hair tied back into a ponytail as she hears to her corner, where Kelly tells her to forget about the past, tonight she claims what belongs to her back from Upton.
Who comes out to a loud roar that echo's in the arena, Kate jogging down the aisle with coach Nicole Kidman holding up the title for all to see, Kate doesn't seem to be coming in with much of her usual razzle dazzle, she seems to be in destroy mode tonight judging by the death stare she has aimed at the ring.
Stepping into the ring, Kate is wearing her usual gold sports bra, matching trunks, shoes and gloves, while her hair is also in a ponytail, she paces in her corner bashing her gloves together, Nicole reminding her to not lose her cool, this is her fight to lose in the Lookout coaches mind.
The referee waves the fighters together at the center, going through the final instructions as the title is held up to show what they are fighting for, when they are told to touch gloves, Tahnee slaps her right glove across the cheek of Kate, who responds as quickly and nastily with a slap of her own, if not for the coaches both women would be brawling right now but they herd their fighters to their corners, after a warning to keep this fight clean, the bell is rung to start 10 rounds of FCBA welterweight title action.
Round 1:
"Ding!" Right away the chants for Upton are ringing out around the arena, both women land some heavy leather as they step to the center with Kate ducking under a straight to land an overhand left then an uppercut that knocks Tahnee back a step, Kate pressing the action early as she gets into the chest of her opponent to drive her back.
Tahnee might regret the ambush at the press conference, Kate has come out looking a woman on a mission judging by the opening minute, ripping in shots around the guard of the brunette, who is having to cover up more and more as she is being outworked by the champion.
Nearer the halfway point of the opening round, Tahnee finally lands a hard clean shot, an uppercut catches Kate after she gets a little shove to the face with a left glove, the challenger coming to life as boos ring out, landing a one-two flush into the face of Upton to press her backwards now.
More fighter at the center of the ring, neither wanting to give an inch in these exchanges, Kate shoving her head towards Tahnee's as she bangs in two hooks to the body, getting an uppercut that lands between her boobs for her trouble in hard fought inside fighting.
Final moments sees Kate use her left forearm to the chest of Atkinson to open up space for a right hook across the jaw, the brunette backs up as Upton is back on the front foot, not long later the bell rings to end an exciting opener with the champ laying a marker of how she wants this one to go.
Round 2:
There's some adjustment from Tahnee, she is using her footwork more to keep to the left of Kate, hammering in several good clean shots to the side of her opponent's face, while she is taking a stiff jab into her chest to make her take a step back.
A left cross catches Tahnee as Kate moves in closer, the champion looking really up for this but she gets nudged back by Atkinson, the Aussie landing a beautiful one-two combo square into the face of Upton to show off her good hand speed.
It's Atkinson showing improvement from the opener to start controlling the action, bashing Kate through her mitts to her face more, taking a few hard hits in return but not letting that stop her pounding back punches into the beautiful face of the American to knock her head back.
Leading to a left cross catching Kate on her jaw, then a straight snaps back her head as the boos get louder, Kate being pressed back by Tahnee towards the ropes as a flurry follows that doesn't have the same success as Kate is covering up more tightly, taking punches on her gloves and forearms.
At the bell Tahnee has answered the challenge laid down by Kate in the opener with her own strong round, she sits on her stool getting a nod along with a smile from Kelly, across the ring Nicole happy with Kate's pressing, just not how she is doing it with her guard too open.
Round 3:
Like the opener Kate comes out hard, Tahnee more prepared for it but still gets caught with a straight on her chin that pushes her back a step as Kate's fearsome power is starting to show itself, Kate mixing it up more to switch to the body with hooks when she lifts the guard up of her opponent.
Pushing back Kate with both gloves on her chest, Tahnee lands a short left across the face then a right into the chest to halt this assault, pressing Kate back across the ring to the ropes with punches switching from the face to the chest of the Queen, causing Kate to groan out with each clean hit.
Momentum switches again as Kate times her counter attack, landing a right across the jaw then a left hammers the side of Atkinson's head to send a little sweat flying, roles reversing as Kate now turns them to have Tahnee pressed against the ropes as she pounds the body.
Final minute to go with Tahnee clinching Kate, both landing rabbit punches as they dirty box, referee needed to break them apart as both scowl, Kate quicker on the draw when told to resume, landing a one-two into the lips of her opponent then a left across her cheek to knock back Tahnee.
The round soon comes to a close with Tahnee cursing herself as she storms to her corner, Kelly reminding her to keep her head as Tahnee nods in response, Kate meanwhile has a little redness around her left eye forming by looks happy enough with her start, Nicole wiping her down giving her a few pointers.
Round 4:
Banging in more stiffer punches through gaps in each others defences, neither is exactly hiding from their opponent in these hard hitting early exchanges, Tahnee not letting Kate charge her as easily, pounding a double jab into her face when she tries to do so.
A feint then a short right hook around the gloves of Kate under that left eye is possibly the best punch from Atkinson so far, as Kate's head turns she follows in with two more punches square into the face of the blonde, backing her up into a corner where she crowds her, leaning into Kate as she pounds the sides of her body.
Needing to clinch up with Tahnee, Kate looks annoyed as again they both go to the dark arts with short digging kidney blows or rabbit punches, referee splitting them up with a warning to keep the fight clean, both nod but are staring hatefully at each other to show they maybe are not being fully truthful.
Back they go with Kate starting to come on stronger as they head into the final minute, drilling more punches into the belly button of Tahnee, there's some swelling forming under her own left eye as Tanhee keeps clipping her around it as she works on the back foot.
When the round ends things seem even again as Tahnee jogs to her corner banging her gloves together, Kelly definitely more impressed as they discuss the action so far, meanwhile the Lookout corner is busy working on the swelling, Nicole telling Kate to be careful with her head.
Round 5:
Moving around the middle of the ring with both stepping into their punches more, sweat is starting to make both beautiful women glisten under the lights, heads getting snapped back when punches are able to drill straight through mitts, with Kate maybe just having the extra power.
Tahnee is no weakling as she shows with two hard cross punches that send sweat flying as Kate backs up a step, when Tahnee tries to press forwards she takes a jab into her chest to ward her off, the Aussie hissing as she has to let Kate off the hook this time.
Past half way in the round, Kate starting to get back to the body more, when a right cross smacks across the top of her head, AS KATE TAKES A STEP BACK SHE EATS A JAB SQUARE INTO HER FACE THEN A RIGHT HOOK TO THE JAW SENDS HER STUMBLING TO HER BACKSIDE!
Stunning combo there from Tahnee, who pounds her chest with her right glove as she heads to the neutral corner under a hail of boos, 1...2...3.. Kate rubs her jaw as she blinks quickly to clear her head, 4...5...6.. Pushing to her knees, Kate nods to Nicole that she is OK, 7...8.. Then gets to her feet with her gloves raised, the referee checks her over and allows Kate to continue.
On comes Tahnee, landing a few good clean punches to push back Kate as the Lookout corner is getting worried, Upton hanging onto Atkinson as the challenger snarls, her mind on one thing and that is to rip the title off the unconscious Kate tonight.
After they are broken up though the bell rings to end the round to the delight of Kidman as she works on Kate, Tahnee is being told by Kelly to be patience, she reminded Kate she can hurt her, now it's time to remind her she can beat her, making Tahnee grin in reply.
Round 6:
Pressing the action early, Tahnee is starting to cause some issues around the left eye of Kate as the swelling is starting to worsen, causing Upton to go into her shell more as Atkinson takes the center of the ring for herself, the proud Aussie ignoring the boos as she looks in the zone.
Kate able to land several good single punches out that guard, she is being outworked by Atkinson, who is able to switch up her own targets more, bashing her fists into the belly button of Kate to make her groan out as even Kate's rivals who hate Tahnee are barking at the champion to fight back.
After a minute of nigh on full control, Tahnee makes a mistake as she misses with a right cross, Kate showing her toughness to weather the storm before coming back with two right hooks under the ribs of the brunette, then an overhand left cracks Atkinson to the side of her head.
There's a rally from Upton now as she drives Tahnee back across the ring to the opposite cables, plugging away to the body as she is causing some redness to form now, she is getting clipped around the top of her head in response as Tahnee won't be subdued so easily.
Less then a minute to go and after a nudge back by Tahnee, Kate takes a right across her face that opens a cut under the left eye of the champion, who goes back into her shell as Tahnee comes roaring at her in a strong display of dominance, Kate being made to look second best right now under a barrage of punches by the challenger, up until the bell rings to end the round, Atkinson is firmly on top right now of the fight as Kelly tries to keep professional but it's clear she wants to jump for joy to how things are going right now.
Round 7:
Doubling up her jab more as she is going for the cut more, Tahnee really looking to turn the screw on Kate, swinging in right crosses that are starting to open the cut up when they land, Kate wincing each time she gets caught clean.
The first minute is nearly all Tahnee, Kate with a few short bursts of offence, she is mostly trying to protect her left side of her face, which is allowing Tahnee to switch up again with more freedom as she goes to the body more to whack away, making Upton groan more loudly.
The crowd hasn't given up on Kate even if some might have lost their voice with cheering for so long, Kate is getting moved back towards a neutral corner by Tahnee, then she ducks under a straight before hammering a straight of her own to the body, followed by an overhand left that crashes across the nose of Tahnee, who cries out as she steps back to touch her nose, seeing blood trickling from her nostrils.
As Tahnee looks a little distracted by the surprise hit, Kate doesn't give her much time to think as she comes at her with two hard shots to the face, Tahnee finding herself being driven backwards, especially as she cries out when being hit on the nose as the champion has created an opening.
Covering up in her own corner, Tahnee looks a little stunned as Kate seems to have found a second wind, seconds left in the round as Kate starts pumping piston punches into the breadbasket of the brunette, making Atkinson hiss as Kelly is being drown out by the crowd, she is yelling for Tahnee to fight back.
When the round ends the Detroit crowd is on it's feet roaring their hero on, Kate pumping her right fist into the air, even as she looks a mess with blood running down her left cheek to her boobs, Tahnee not much better now as blood is flowing more freely from her nose, both corners working hard to patch up their fighters as that grudge feel between the fighters is well on truly on show judging by the nasty looks they give each other.
Round 8:
On they come exchanging cruel shots aimed at where wounds are, both hissing and snarling as they wince, Kate gets caught with a right cross to her brow that wards her back, with Tahnee nearly bull rushing her out through the ropes as she charges the champion onto them, where she slams in more hard punches till she gets clinched up.
Broken apart as both women take a breather in the clinch, when Tahnee looks to build off her success, Kate lands a counter right into the nose of the challenge, the tables turning as now Atkinson finds herself being driven back onto the opposite set of ropes, this time it's Tahnee clinching up as we pass the minute mark.
Split up with eyes still full of fire, neither seems able to take control for long, one mistake is punished before the other woman makes a mistake in a hard fought cycle of punishment for top elite fighters, they are holding more as blood drips onto breasts, gloves are being stained as the signs of this war are clear for everyone to see.
Now less then a minute to go, they are starting to shove more with their lefts as they fight in tight, heads clash as the referee steps in to first check they are OK, then to tell the fighters to keep it clean, both nod with eyes firmly locked on their opponent.
This round is so evenly fought that at the bell there are a few arguments at ringside between pundits on who won the round, for the fighters all the care about is being washed down, blood being rinsed off of towels as both women's chests are rising faster, sweat dripping off them as this has been as billed so far, a personal war between two of the best around today.
Round 9:
Pushing out their corners, Kate's left eye is starting to shut as Tahnee is aiming for it, maybe too predictably as Kate soon slips a jab then lands an uppercut to the solar plexus of the challenger, Tahnee can be heard wheezing as she takes a step back with eyes shut, Kate right in her face to bully her into the ropes with more body work.
Hanging onto Upton, Tahnee looks to be hurting as she is breathing harder, referee needed to split them up with Tahnee throwing jabs that don't seem to have much behind them, Kate starting to knock them aside to get right back into her face, a hard right across the nose of Tahnee makes matters worse as the bleeding starts again.
This is starting to become a beating as Tahnee shows her toughness to try to fight back, the power is definitely lacking on her punches though as she can't ward off Kate, ending up getting smacked more into her face to keep her pressed along the ropes, Kelly urging her to clinch up but maybe with the crowd noise Atkinson can't hear her.
Finally Tahnee does hang on again as she looks a real mess, blood dripping from her nose to the back of Kate's right shoulder, she is sucking in air through her mouth, her breathing isn't being helped by Kate leaning right into her, trapping her between the ropes and her body till they are pried apart.
As the bell rings it is clearly a relief for the Odds & Ends corner, Tahnee needing to be helped to her stool by Kelly, when she is asked if she wants to be pulled out, Tahnee slaps the white towel out of Kelly's hand, Kelly nods but the worry on her face tells her real feelings on the matter.
Across the ring Kate isn't exactly in great shape herself, that left eye is bothering her as her corner crew work on it, Nicole telling her that everyone here is behind her, go out and keep your title is the message, Kate fist bumping Nicole as if to promise she will.
Round 10:
Before the bell the referee waves both fighters to the center of the ring, the crowd giving them a standing round of applause, the fighters are only focused on each other as the referee tells them to touch gloves for respect, simply shaking their heads as even after all this they still can't admit to respecting the other, referee looks disappointed but signals for the bell to start the action off again.
"Ding!" Kate is quick to get on the front foot, even with the extra break Tahnee still is struggling she drills in a few good punches to the face of Kate, but eats another hard right across her nose to make her cry out, AS TAHNEE'S GLOVES GO TO HER NOSE, KATE LANDS TWO CRUEL SHOTS TO THE LIVER AREA! DOWN GOES TAHNEE TO HER FRONT WITH HER BUTT STICKING UP AS SHE CRADLES HER STOMACH!
The arena erupts as Kate yells "come on!!" As she marches to the neutral corner, leaning on the turnbuckles as she takes in some large breaths, wanting to be ready for more if needed, 1...2...3...4.. Tahnee is sobbing as she has her head facing towards her corner, 5...6...7.. Gumshield is spat out as Tahnee is barely moving beyond breathing hard, 8...9...10 it's over! Tahnee is counted out!
Winner and still FCBA welterweight champion Kate Upton KO Round 10
After:
What a win for Kate! Another tough win for one of the pound for pound greatest, she heads over to Tahnee to place her right boot on the side of her face, flexing her arms as cameras capture the moment, crowd is chanting "Queen!" At her as Kate smiles.
Kelly pleads with Kate to get off Tahnee, with Kate doing so as she seems happy enough that she has gotten her point across, Kelly kneels down to check on her fighter as some blood drips from Tahnee's nose to the canvas, she is helped to her stool as some of the Odds & Ends crew help out too.
Getting patched up by Kelly, Tahnee looks to be fighting back tears, she stares down at the canvas as Kelly tries to console her, stopping her nose bleeding as Kelly tells Tahnee she should be proud of herself, she was so close to reclaiming the title, but judging by Tahnee's demeanor she knows that she let another victory slip through her fingers against Kate.
Who is hugging Nicole after being cleaned up, she has the battle scars herself to show how close Tahnee was, Kate though is much more upbeat as she flexes her arms for the cameras with a grin as she spots them just outside looking at her, Nicole chuckling as she tells Kate that she is a camera hog, making Kate playfully tap her right arm with a big grin.
When it comes time for the final result to be announced, Tahnee stays on her stool, watching Kate get the title around her waist with her left arm raised, Tahnee shaking her head from her stool as she can't help shake thinking that should be her.
Instead she has to leave the ring, going past Hannah and Hilary laughing at her without batting an eye to it, Kelly staring daggers at the pair as she passes them, expect Tahnee to be back to her fiery self if past defeats have shown anything, never write off the battling Australian.
In the ring Kate doesn't celebrate too much, posing tapping her title with her right hand as she raises her left hand with her index finger pointed to tell the world she is the number one around, it is hard to argue that Kate is the Queen of the FCBA.
What is more impressive for Kate as she leaves the ring is that now she has 64 wins in 85 traditional bouts in the FCBA, could Kate be heading into the Hall of Fame soon? Well for now Kate is just happy to keep her title as she struts past her rivals on a lap of honour around the ring, before finally heading to the back, whose next for the Queen?
VS
Champion - Kate Upton:
Tale of the Tape:
Tahnee Atkinson:
Age: 29
Height: 5'8
26-15 (26KOs)
Former FCBA welterweight champion.
Former Two time FCBA JMDD champion.
Vs
Kate Upton:
Age: 28
Height: 5'10
89-26 (87KOs)
Current four time FCBA welterweight champion.
Former three time FCBA JMDD champion.
Former BBU JMDD champion.
Former Queen of the Ice Hotel.
(Odds & Ends Boxing vs Lookout! Boxing)
(Written by Girls Friday/Results by Lookout!)
Intro:
It is main event time with the FCBA welterweight title now up for grabs, former champion Tahnee Atkinson looks to join the two time club as she challenges Kate Upton, who returns to her Michigan roots for this bout as we in Detroit's Little Caesar's Arena.
For Tahnee she comes into this fight off the back of beating Hilary Rhoda, she seems ultra confident judging by her prefight comments, an example being her posing on the beach at the Gold Coast arms flexed wearing a black bikini with a simple caption "the title will look so much better back on me" to most likely annoy Kate, who keeps her thoughts to herself at the build up.
The fighters have a storied history, Kate won their first encounter all the way back in March 2017 by knockout, starting a feud that would end up currently sitting at four wins to Kate compared to just two for Tahnee, the Aussie has to turn the ship around most feel before she becomes another footnote in Kate's career of women she has dominated head to head.
They step onto the stage for the event press conference at either end, Tahnee wearing a black dress that shows off her long stunning legs, Kate going for a low cut gold dress that shows off her proud curves, the title belt is on top of a podium with a red pillow underneath it, with the fighters squaring up nose to nose it front of it, hands on hips as they stare hatefully into their rivals eyes.
They step back to pose with fists raised for the cameras, both are hissing insults as it looks like things could boil over, eyes narrowed as the tension between them is as clear as day, luckily for the organisers both for now seem to have settled for saving their issue for the ring when the gold is on the line, separating to opposite sides of the stage.
A microphone is handed to each fighter, with the head of the FCBA committee asking Tahnee to speak first on the fight, she smiles as she replies that she glad will, turning to look at Kate as she says "look Kate before your ego grows to match the size of your fat ass, I want to make it clear that this is simply about the title for me, the fact it is you I need to beat just is the cherry on top", with Kate grinning as she shakes her head.
"For the record also Tahnee anyone who challenges me will learn why I am the Queen, the fact you've had that honour four times I believe, well you don't need me to tell you what I do to mouthy c**ts like you" fires back Kate as Tahnee's face turns a deep shade of red, fists clenched as she looks ready to charge.
But Tahnee takes a deep breath before telling Kate "you won't get under my skin, I could remind people how much luck you have had against me, this is a new challenge and simply put I will be the champion come the end of the fight".
Kate rolls her eyes and mockingly replies "Tahnee you can't beat me in welterweight title fights as last time we fought for this (goes to the podium and lifts the title up) I beat you half unconscious, when we put body paint on I beat your ass, when we fight using this (taps her tits with her left hand) I batter you, now you step into my backyard and expect to leave with the title, you are deluded if you think you are on my level, at best you might be a national champion, I'm the best in the frickin world!" Kate putting the belt on her right shoulder as Tahnee stares right at it.
"Disrespect me all you want but I didn't come here to lose, you're gonna have to knock me clear out to keep that, if not I will batter you within an inch of your life to take that belt" says Tahnee sternly as she points at the belt, then she storms off the stage, clearly having enough of Kate's barbs.
With Kate shrugging her shoulders as she turns to the journalists, lifting the title up as she poses with a beaming smile, she hears footsteps but can't react as Tahnee surprises her! The challenger had kicked her heels off and waited till Kate had to bask in the limelight.
Tahnee mounts Kate's side as the belt lands not far from them, slapping Kate as she yells "you will never disrespect me again!" The slaps that land echo as cameras flash capturing this moment, as security rushes in to pull Atkinson off Upton, the dominant brunette grabs the belt and presses it into Kate's face, telling her "take your last look at this" dropping it on Kate's tits as she stands up as security yells at her.
Putting her bare foot on Kate's chest, she stares hard at her to make sure her point has been fully made, Kate's cheeks are red as she takes in deep breaths from being winded by the ambush, Tahnee struts off as the Lookout crew that were in the back rush to check on their girl, Kate sitting up hugging her title to her chest as her eyes burn with fury for her rival.
Fight night, as you'd expect a few contenders have flown in to watch, friends and rivals Hannah Ferguson and Hilary Rhoda sit side by side smiling as they wave to the cameras, arms around each others shoulders, on the opposite side of the ring Bonzo Gym fighters Camille Kostek and Amanda Righetti sit scouting who they might challenge soon, with Brooklyn Decker watching closely as she is friends with Kate but would happily fight her for the gold at a moments notice.
Now it's time as Tahnee steps through the curtains first with coach Kelly Carlson beside her, the boos are deafening as she seems to enjoy them judging by her smile, telling Kelly she can't wait to shut them all up, a determined look comes on her face as she comes to the ring steps.
Jogging up the steps before climbing into the ring, Tahnee is wearing a navy blue sports bra and matching trunks, shoes, along with gloves, her hair tied back into a ponytail as she hears to her corner, where Kelly tells her to forget about the past, tonight she claims what belongs to her back from Upton.
Who comes out to a loud roar that echo's in the arena, Kate jogging down the aisle with coach Nicole Kidman holding up the title for all to see, Kate doesn't seem to be coming in with much of her usual razzle dazzle, she seems to be in destroy mode tonight judging by the death stare she has aimed at the ring.
Stepping into the ring, Kate is wearing her usual gold sports bra, matching trunks, shoes and gloves, while her hair is also in a ponytail, she paces in her corner bashing her gloves together, Nicole reminding her to not lose her cool, this is her fight to lose in the Lookout coaches mind.
The referee waves the fighters together at the center, going through the final instructions as the title is held up to show what they are fighting for, when they are told to touch gloves, Tahnee slaps her right glove across the cheek of Kate, who responds as quickly and nastily with a slap of her own, if not for the coaches both women would be brawling right now but they herd their fighters to their corners, after a warning to keep this fight clean, the bell is rung to start 10 rounds of FCBA welterweight title action.
Round 1:
"Ding!" Right away the chants for Upton are ringing out around the arena, both women land some heavy leather as they step to the center with Kate ducking under a straight to land an overhand left then an uppercut that knocks Tahnee back a step, Kate pressing the action early as she gets into the chest of her opponent to drive her back.
Tahnee might regret the ambush at the press conference, Kate has come out looking a woman on a mission judging by the opening minute, ripping in shots around the guard of the brunette, who is having to cover up more and more as she is being outworked by the champion.
Nearer the halfway point of the opening round, Tahnee finally lands a hard clean shot, an uppercut catches Kate after she gets a little shove to the face with a left glove, the challenger coming to life as boos ring out, landing a one-two flush into the face of Upton to press her backwards now.
More fighter at the center of the ring, neither wanting to give an inch in these exchanges, Kate shoving her head towards Tahnee's as she bangs in two hooks to the body, getting an uppercut that lands between her boobs for her trouble in hard fought inside fighting.
Final moments sees Kate use her left forearm to the chest of Atkinson to open up space for a right hook across the jaw, the brunette backs up as Upton is back on the front foot, not long later the bell rings to end an exciting opener with the champ laying a marker of how she wants this one to go.
Round 2:
There's some adjustment from Tahnee, she is using her footwork more to keep to the left of Kate, hammering in several good clean shots to the side of her opponent's face, while she is taking a stiff jab into her chest to make her take a step back.
A left cross catches Tahnee as Kate moves in closer, the champion looking really up for this but she gets nudged back by Atkinson, the Aussie landing a beautiful one-two combo square into the face of Upton to show off her good hand speed.
It's Atkinson showing improvement from the opener to start controlling the action, bashing Kate through her mitts to her face more, taking a few hard hits in return but not letting that stop her pounding back punches into the beautiful face of the American to knock her head back.
Leading to a left cross catching Kate on her jaw, then a straight snaps back her head as the boos get louder, Kate being pressed back by Tahnee towards the ropes as a flurry follows that doesn't have the same success as Kate is covering up more tightly, taking punches on her gloves and forearms.
At the bell Tahnee has answered the challenge laid down by Kate in the opener with her own strong round, she sits on her stool getting a nod along with a smile from Kelly, across the ring Nicole happy with Kate's pressing, just not how she is doing it with her guard too open.
Round 3:
Like the opener Kate comes out hard, Tahnee more prepared for it but still gets caught with a straight on her chin that pushes her back a step as Kate's fearsome power is starting to show itself, Kate mixing it up more to switch to the body with hooks when she lifts the guard up of her opponent.
Pushing back Kate with both gloves on her chest, Tahnee lands a short left across the face then a right into the chest to halt this assault, pressing Kate back across the ring to the ropes with punches switching from the face to the chest of the Queen, causing Kate to groan out with each clean hit.
Momentum switches again as Kate times her counter attack, landing a right across the jaw then a left hammers the side of Atkinson's head to send a little sweat flying, roles reversing as Kate now turns them to have Tahnee pressed against the ropes as she pounds the body.
Final minute to go with Tahnee clinching Kate, both landing rabbit punches as they dirty box, referee needed to break them apart as both scowl, Kate quicker on the draw when told to resume, landing a one-two into the lips of her opponent then a left across her cheek to knock back Tahnee.
The round soon comes to a close with Tahnee cursing herself as she storms to her corner, Kelly reminding her to keep her head as Tahnee nods in response, Kate meanwhile has a little redness around her left eye forming by looks happy enough with her start, Nicole wiping her down giving her a few pointers.
Round 4:
Banging in more stiffer punches through gaps in each others defences, neither is exactly hiding from their opponent in these hard hitting early exchanges, Tahnee not letting Kate charge her as easily, pounding a double jab into her face when she tries to do so.
A feint then a short right hook around the gloves of Kate under that left eye is possibly the best punch from Atkinson so far, as Kate's head turns she follows in with two more punches square into the face of the blonde, backing her up into a corner where she crowds her, leaning into Kate as she pounds the sides of her body.
Needing to clinch up with Tahnee, Kate looks annoyed as again they both go to the dark arts with short digging kidney blows or rabbit punches, referee splitting them up with a warning to keep the fight clean, both nod but are staring hatefully at each other to show they maybe are not being fully truthful.
Back they go with Kate starting to come on stronger as they head into the final minute, drilling more punches into the belly button of Tahnee, there's some swelling forming under her own left eye as Tanhee keeps clipping her around it as she works on the back foot.
When the round ends things seem even again as Tahnee jogs to her corner banging her gloves together, Kelly definitely more impressed as they discuss the action so far, meanwhile the Lookout corner is busy working on the swelling, Nicole telling Kate to be careful with her head.
Round 5:
Moving around the middle of the ring with both stepping into their punches more, sweat is starting to make both beautiful women glisten under the lights, heads getting snapped back when punches are able to drill straight through mitts, with Kate maybe just having the extra power.
Tahnee is no weakling as she shows with two hard cross punches that send sweat flying as Kate backs up a step, when Tahnee tries to press forwards she takes a jab into her chest to ward her off, the Aussie hissing as she has to let Kate off the hook this time.
Past half way in the round, Kate starting to get back to the body more, when a right cross smacks across the top of her head, AS KATE TAKES A STEP BACK SHE EATS A JAB SQUARE INTO HER FACE THEN A RIGHT HOOK TO THE JAW SENDS HER STUMBLING TO HER BACKSIDE!
Stunning combo there from Tahnee, who pounds her chest with her right glove as she heads to the neutral corner under a hail of boos, 1...2...3.. Kate rubs her jaw as she blinks quickly to clear her head, 4...5...6.. Pushing to her knees, Kate nods to Nicole that she is OK, 7...8.. Then gets to her feet with her gloves raised, the referee checks her over and allows Kate to continue.
On comes Tahnee, landing a few good clean punches to push back Kate as the Lookout corner is getting worried, Upton hanging onto Atkinson as the challenger snarls, her mind on one thing and that is to rip the title off the unconscious Kate tonight.
After they are broken up though the bell rings to end the round to the delight of Kidman as she works on Kate, Tahnee is being told by Kelly to be patience, she reminded Kate she can hurt her, now it's time to remind her she can beat her, making Tahnee grin in reply.
Round 6:
Pressing the action early, Tahnee is starting to cause some issues around the left eye of Kate as the swelling is starting to worsen, causing Upton to go into her shell more as Atkinson takes the center of the ring for herself, the proud Aussie ignoring the boos as she looks in the zone.
Kate able to land several good single punches out that guard, she is being outworked by Atkinson, who is able to switch up her own targets more, bashing her fists into the belly button of Kate to make her groan out as even Kate's rivals who hate Tahnee are barking at the champion to fight back.
After a minute of nigh on full control, Tahnee makes a mistake as she misses with a right cross, Kate showing her toughness to weather the storm before coming back with two right hooks under the ribs of the brunette, then an overhand left cracks Atkinson to the side of her head.
There's a rally from Upton now as she drives Tahnee back across the ring to the opposite cables, plugging away to the body as she is causing some redness to form now, she is getting clipped around the top of her head in response as Tahnee won't be subdued so easily.
Less then a minute to go and after a nudge back by Tahnee, Kate takes a right across her face that opens a cut under the left eye of the champion, who goes back into her shell as Tahnee comes roaring at her in a strong display of dominance, Kate being made to look second best right now under a barrage of punches by the challenger, up until the bell rings to end the round, Atkinson is firmly on top right now of the fight as Kelly tries to keep professional but it's clear she wants to jump for joy to how things are going right now.
Round 7:
Doubling up her jab more as she is going for the cut more, Tahnee really looking to turn the screw on Kate, swinging in right crosses that are starting to open the cut up when they land, Kate wincing each time she gets caught clean.
The first minute is nearly all Tahnee, Kate with a few short bursts of offence, she is mostly trying to protect her left side of her face, which is allowing Tahnee to switch up again with more freedom as she goes to the body more to whack away, making Upton groan more loudly.
The crowd hasn't given up on Kate even if some might have lost their voice with cheering for so long, Kate is getting moved back towards a neutral corner by Tahnee, then she ducks under a straight before hammering a straight of her own to the body, followed by an overhand left that crashes across the nose of Tahnee, who cries out as she steps back to touch her nose, seeing blood trickling from her nostrils.
As Tahnee looks a little distracted by the surprise hit, Kate doesn't give her much time to think as she comes at her with two hard shots to the face, Tahnee finding herself being driven backwards, especially as she cries out when being hit on the nose as the champion has created an opening.
Covering up in her own corner, Tahnee looks a little stunned as Kate seems to have found a second wind, seconds left in the round as Kate starts pumping piston punches into the breadbasket of the brunette, making Atkinson hiss as Kelly is being drown out by the crowd, she is yelling for Tahnee to fight back.
When the round ends the Detroit crowd is on it's feet roaring their hero on, Kate pumping her right fist into the air, even as she looks a mess with blood running down her left cheek to her boobs, Tahnee not much better now as blood is flowing more freely from her nose, both corners working hard to patch up their fighters as that grudge feel between the fighters is well on truly on show judging by the nasty looks they give each other.
Round 8:
On they come exchanging cruel shots aimed at where wounds are, both hissing and snarling as they wince, Kate gets caught with a right cross to her brow that wards her back, with Tahnee nearly bull rushing her out through the ropes as she charges the champion onto them, where she slams in more hard punches till she gets clinched up.
Broken apart as both women take a breather in the clinch, when Tahnee looks to build off her success, Kate lands a counter right into the nose of the challenge, the tables turning as now Atkinson finds herself being driven back onto the opposite set of ropes, this time it's Tahnee clinching up as we pass the minute mark.
Split up with eyes still full of fire, neither seems able to take control for long, one mistake is punished before the other woman makes a mistake in a hard fought cycle of punishment for top elite fighters, they are holding more as blood drips onto breasts, gloves are being stained as the signs of this war are clear for everyone to see.
Now less then a minute to go, they are starting to shove more with their lefts as they fight in tight, heads clash as the referee steps in to first check they are OK, then to tell the fighters to keep it clean, both nod with eyes firmly locked on their opponent.
This round is so evenly fought that at the bell there are a few arguments at ringside between pundits on who won the round, for the fighters all the care about is being washed down, blood being rinsed off of towels as both women's chests are rising faster, sweat dripping off them as this has been as billed so far, a personal war between two of the best around today.
Round 9:
Pushing out their corners, Kate's left eye is starting to shut as Tahnee is aiming for it, maybe too predictably as Kate soon slips a jab then lands an uppercut to the solar plexus of the challenger, Tahnee can be heard wheezing as she takes a step back with eyes shut, Kate right in her face to bully her into the ropes with more body work.
Hanging onto Upton, Tahnee looks to be hurting as she is breathing harder, referee needed to split them up with Tahnee throwing jabs that don't seem to have much behind them, Kate starting to knock them aside to get right back into her face, a hard right across the nose of Tahnee makes matters worse as the bleeding starts again.
This is starting to become a beating as Tahnee shows her toughness to try to fight back, the power is definitely lacking on her punches though as she can't ward off Kate, ending up getting smacked more into her face to keep her pressed along the ropes, Kelly urging her to clinch up but maybe with the crowd noise Atkinson can't hear her.
Finally Tahnee does hang on again as she looks a real mess, blood dripping from her nose to the back of Kate's right shoulder, she is sucking in air through her mouth, her breathing isn't being helped by Kate leaning right into her, trapping her between the ropes and her body till they are pried apart.
As the bell rings it is clearly a relief for the Odds & Ends corner, Tahnee needing to be helped to her stool by Kelly, when she is asked if she wants to be pulled out, Tahnee slaps the white towel out of Kelly's hand, Kelly nods but the worry on her face tells her real feelings on the matter.
Across the ring Kate isn't exactly in great shape herself, that left eye is bothering her as her corner crew work on it, Nicole telling her that everyone here is behind her, go out and keep your title is the message, Kate fist bumping Nicole as if to promise she will.
Round 10:
Before the bell the referee waves both fighters to the center of the ring, the crowd giving them a standing round of applause, the fighters are only focused on each other as the referee tells them to touch gloves for respect, simply shaking their heads as even after all this they still can't admit to respecting the other, referee looks disappointed but signals for the bell to start the action off again.
"Ding!" Kate is quick to get on the front foot, even with the extra break Tahnee still is struggling she drills in a few good punches to the face of Kate, but eats another hard right across her nose to make her cry out, AS TAHNEE'S GLOVES GO TO HER NOSE, KATE LANDS TWO CRUEL SHOTS TO THE LIVER AREA! DOWN GOES TAHNEE TO HER FRONT WITH HER BUTT STICKING UP AS SHE CRADLES HER STOMACH!
The arena erupts as Kate yells "come on!!" As she marches to the neutral corner, leaning on the turnbuckles as she takes in some large breaths, wanting to be ready for more if needed, 1...2...3...4.. Tahnee is sobbing as she has her head facing towards her corner, 5...6...7.. Gumshield is spat out as Tahnee is barely moving beyond breathing hard, 8...9...10 it's over! Tahnee is counted out!
Winner and still FCBA welterweight champion Kate Upton KO Round 10
After:
What a win for Kate! Another tough win for one of the pound for pound greatest, she heads over to Tahnee to place her right boot on the side of her face, flexing her arms as cameras capture the moment, crowd is chanting "Queen!" At her as Kate smiles.
Kelly pleads with Kate to get off Tahnee, with Kate doing so as she seems happy enough that she has gotten her point across, Kelly kneels down to check on her fighter as some blood drips from Tahnee's nose to the canvas, she is helped to her stool as some of the Odds & Ends crew help out too.
Getting patched up by Kelly, Tahnee looks to be fighting back tears, she stares down at the canvas as Kelly tries to console her, stopping her nose bleeding as Kelly tells Tahnee she should be proud of herself, she was so close to reclaiming the title, but judging by Tahnee's demeanor she knows that she let another victory slip through her fingers against Kate.
Who is hugging Nicole after being cleaned up, she has the battle scars herself to show how close Tahnee was, Kate though is much more upbeat as she flexes her arms for the cameras with a grin as she spots them just outside looking at her, Nicole chuckling as she tells Kate that she is a camera hog, making Kate playfully tap her right arm with a big grin.
When it comes time for the final result to be announced, Tahnee stays on her stool, watching Kate get the title around her waist with her left arm raised, Tahnee shaking her head from her stool as she can't help shake thinking that should be her.
Instead she has to leave the ring, going past Hannah and Hilary laughing at her without batting an eye to it, Kelly staring daggers at the pair as she passes them, expect Tahnee to be back to her fiery self if past defeats have shown anything, never write off the battling Australian.
In the ring Kate doesn't celebrate too much, posing tapping her title with her right hand as she raises her left hand with her index finger pointed to tell the world she is the number one around, it is hard to argue that Kate is the Queen of the FCBA.
What is more impressive for Kate as she leaves the ring is that now she has 64 wins in 85 traditional bouts in the FCBA, could Kate be heading into the Hall of Fame soon? Well for now Kate is just happy to keep her title as she struts past her rivals on a lap of honour around the ring, before finally heading to the back, whose next for the Queen?
