Post by HBO's Boxing At The Asylum on Sept 30, 2021 13:28:58 GMT -6
BEFORE:
"People think I can't fight anymore," says Jessica with a little pout. "Well, just because I DON'T fight as much as I used to doesn't mean I CAN'T. And, tonight, I'll prove I CAN."
"She can still fight," says Ariel. "There's no question about that. But, tonight, she's simply going to be in there with a better woman. And, there's no question about THAT, either."
ROUND ONE:
O'Dell: "Back at ringside and that's 'These Boots Are Made For Walkin'' by the lovely blonde coming to the ring right now, Jessica Simpson..."
Tess: "Now, remember the rule, Mac. You can't make fun of her IQ. We can't risk the lighting strike..."
McCarthy: "What are you talking...SHUT UP, WALMART!"
O'Dell (sighing): "Drink up, boys, as the lovely Jessica climbs into the ring and is helped off with the robe to reveal a coral number and a body that looks like it can back up her assertion that she can still fight...and, that's 'I Knew You Were Trouble' banging through the arena, but, of course, that's not Taylor Swift's version, but the cover by the young lady coming to the ring right now, Ariel 'Dangerous Curves' Winter!"
Cassie: "Ariel started this year with something to prove, and she's certainly proven it, moving to the dead center of the flyweight title picture."
Tess: "But, if she wants to stay there, she needs to get a win tonight..."
O'Dell: "Winter into the ring and helped off with the robe by Jewel and Neve. And, she's looking good in that curve-hugging white number we've seen before, if the crowd's reaction is any indication..."
McCarthy: "Philly. Low standards."
O'Dell: "Ladies about ready. Time for some picks. Tess likes Ariel. Mac?"
McCarthy: "Simpson's right. She can still fight. She'll beat the Dancing Hooker!"
O'Dell: "Cassie?"
Cassie: "I agree with Tess!"
O'Dell: "Two split panels in a row. Let's see who's right. And Simpson wasting no time coming right after Winter! Blonde throwing bombs, backing Ariel up. Younger woman under siege right now, as Jessica's just letting the hands go, throwing all KINDS of hard shot at Ariel..."
McCarthy: "Not like Simpson has a lot to lose. Why not go for it?"
O'Dell: "And, that's exactly what she's doing. Jessica's got Winter on the back foot, and she is keeping her there, tossing flurry after flurry of heavy shot at Ariel. Winter not hurt, but she's also not able or, perhaps, willing to hold canvas right now. Instead, she's giving ground again and again..."
Tess: "Might be more of a 'willing' than an 'able' thing...might not want to take chances..."
O'Dell: "Could be, but, as we come down the stretch in the first, it's been almost all Simpson. Good combination, Jessica there. And that backs Winter up again. Ten seconds left. ANOTHER flurry from Simpson, and there's the bell. Not close at all in the first. Simpson gets the points..."
Cassie: "And takes the 10-9 lead."
ROUND TWO:
O'Dell: "Jessica right back after Winter, but Ariel moving more now, looking to slip and dip, counter. Not allowing Simpson to square her up and back her up. Instead, JSimpsy's missing some of those heavy punches now and blocking others, then responding with solid rejoinders..."
Cassie: "Ariel not really a counter puncher, but she's making it work right now."
O'Dell: "To a point, for sure. Simpson no longer controlling things, but she's still landing some solid shot, resulting in much more of a two-way round than we had in the first. Both fighters getting some scoring done, and nobody able to create any space as far as points go..."
McCarthy: "Jessica just needs to keep after this girl. She looks in good enough shape to go ten. Just keep coming."
O'Dell: "She certainly hasn't slowed down. We've got fifteen seconds to go in the second. GOOD combination by Winter forces Simpson to cover up and Ariel comes right back with ANOTHER flurry that backs Jessica up for the first time and there's the bell. Close. Winter grabs it late."
Tess: "And, we're even at 19."
ROUND THREE:
O'Dell: "Simpson even more aggressive now. She's crowding the younger woman, banging away with both hands and HERE WE GO! Jessica GOING RACK in a big way and Ariel responding in kind! Some serious body work being done before Simpson backs Winter up with a combination to the head."
Tess: "Psychological warfare?"
O'Dell: "Could well be. Simpson wants to bang, and she's drawing Winter into that by banging jug. And, it's working in the blonde's favor right now, as she's got the younger woman on the back foot just like she did in the first. Jessica putting together some serious leather now..."
McCarthy: "Keep working. You'll knock the Dancing Hooker OUT!"
O'Dell: "Fifteen to go in what's been an excellent third round for Simpson. Jessica goes rack again and Winter answers, but Simpson responds with a solid combination to the head that forces the younger woman to cover up. And, there's the bell. No doubt about it. Simpson wide in the third."
Cassie: "And, Jessica back in the lead 29-28."
ROUND FOUR:
O'Dell: "Ladies right into the phone booth to begin this one and they are going RACK in a MAJOR way, thumping away with both hands. Work also being done on ribs and midsection, as both fighters are doing some heavy investing in the body in this frame and WINTER ROCKS SIMPSON!"
Cassie: "WHAT A RIGHT HOOK!"
O'Dell: "Jessica wobbles and clinches to stay on her feet. Winter punching free, driving the blonde back into the ropes and PUMMELING THE RACK with hup-hup hooks. Jessica clinching again, but Ariel shoving off, going right back to work, body, head, body. Simpson taking a POUNDING..."
McCarthy: "Just ride this out and that ref had better watch for low blows!"
O'Dell: "We're down under thirty seconds. Winter spending a lot more time punishing than she is working on finishing, and that might cost her. It's almost all body work, as Simpson keeps the guard high and the elbows tight. She's crouching, clinching, and there's the bell. No doubt again. Winter. Wide."
Tess: "And, we're even at 38."
ROUND FIVE:
O'Dell: "Winter after Simpson as we start the fifth. Ariel stepping to, backing up the older woman with hard shot. Jessica's legs clearly not back, and Winter taking full advantage. GOOD right by Ariel forces Simpson to cover up and Winter goes right back to the body and the rack!"
McCarthy: "Ref needs to watch. Some of those punches are LOW..."
O'Dell: "None of them are low, but a lot of them are plenty effective. Simpson clinching again, trying to slow her rival down. Ariel shoves free, backs Jessica up with a solid combination then goes body again. Jessica crouching and SENT TO HER BACK WITH AN UPPERCUT! Winter caught her dropping the head!"
Tess: "I don't think Jessica's getting up from that one..."
O'Dell: "Ariel to a neutral corner. Referee's count at three. Four. Five. Simpson, eyes tightly closed, not moving at all. Six. Seven. Ref's going to be able to count to a hundred here. Nine. TEN! And it's OVER! The count passes Jessica by and it's OVER and your winner by KO5 is Ariel 'Dangerous Curves' Winter!"
Cassie: "Could be a BIG 2022 for Ms. Winter..."
AFTER:
O'Dell: "Let's go up to the ring and Tess Valmore!"
Tess: "I have our winner, Ariel Winter, and, Ariel, it got physical in there..."
Ariel (shaking her head): "I KNEW what she was doing going rack. But, I wasn't letting her do that and get away with it. Not a chance."
Tess: "What's next for you?"
Ariel: "From what I'm hearing, there might be several ways to go in 2022. And, I'm up for any and all of it."
"People think I can't fight anymore," says Jessica with a little pout. "Well, just because I DON'T fight as much as I used to doesn't mean I CAN'T. And, tonight, I'll prove I CAN."
"She can still fight," says Ariel. "There's no question about that. But, tonight, she's simply going to be in there with a better woman. And, there's no question about THAT, either."
ROUND ONE:
O'Dell: "Back at ringside and that's 'These Boots Are Made For Walkin'' by the lovely blonde coming to the ring right now, Jessica Simpson..."
Tess: "Now, remember the rule, Mac. You can't make fun of her IQ. We can't risk the lighting strike..."
McCarthy: "What are you talking...SHUT UP, WALMART!"
O'Dell (sighing): "Drink up, boys, as the lovely Jessica climbs into the ring and is helped off with the robe to reveal a coral number and a body that looks like it can back up her assertion that she can still fight...and, that's 'I Knew You Were Trouble' banging through the arena, but, of course, that's not Taylor Swift's version, but the cover by the young lady coming to the ring right now, Ariel 'Dangerous Curves' Winter!"
Cassie: "Ariel started this year with something to prove, and she's certainly proven it, moving to the dead center of the flyweight title picture."
Tess: "But, if she wants to stay there, she needs to get a win tonight..."
O'Dell: "Winter into the ring and helped off with the robe by Jewel and Neve. And, she's looking good in that curve-hugging white number we've seen before, if the crowd's reaction is any indication..."
McCarthy: "Philly. Low standards."
O'Dell: "Ladies about ready. Time for some picks. Tess likes Ariel. Mac?"
McCarthy: "Simpson's right. She can still fight. She'll beat the Dancing Hooker!"
O'Dell: "Cassie?"
Cassie: "I agree with Tess!"
O'Dell: "Two split panels in a row. Let's see who's right. And Simpson wasting no time coming right after Winter! Blonde throwing bombs, backing Ariel up. Younger woman under siege right now, as Jessica's just letting the hands go, throwing all KINDS of hard shot at Ariel..."
McCarthy: "Not like Simpson has a lot to lose. Why not go for it?"
O'Dell: "And, that's exactly what she's doing. Jessica's got Winter on the back foot, and she is keeping her there, tossing flurry after flurry of heavy shot at Ariel. Winter not hurt, but she's also not able or, perhaps, willing to hold canvas right now. Instead, she's giving ground again and again..."
Tess: "Might be more of a 'willing' than an 'able' thing...might not want to take chances..."
O'Dell: "Could be, but, as we come down the stretch in the first, it's been almost all Simpson. Good combination, Jessica there. And that backs Winter up again. Ten seconds left. ANOTHER flurry from Simpson, and there's the bell. Not close at all in the first. Simpson gets the points..."
Cassie: "And takes the 10-9 lead."
ROUND TWO:
O'Dell: "Jessica right back after Winter, but Ariel moving more now, looking to slip and dip, counter. Not allowing Simpson to square her up and back her up. Instead, JSimpsy's missing some of those heavy punches now and blocking others, then responding with solid rejoinders..."
Cassie: "Ariel not really a counter puncher, but she's making it work right now."
O'Dell: "To a point, for sure. Simpson no longer controlling things, but she's still landing some solid shot, resulting in much more of a two-way round than we had in the first. Both fighters getting some scoring done, and nobody able to create any space as far as points go..."
McCarthy: "Jessica just needs to keep after this girl. She looks in good enough shape to go ten. Just keep coming."
O'Dell: "She certainly hasn't slowed down. We've got fifteen seconds to go in the second. GOOD combination by Winter forces Simpson to cover up and Ariel comes right back with ANOTHER flurry that backs Jessica up for the first time and there's the bell. Close. Winter grabs it late."
Tess: "And, we're even at 19."
ROUND THREE:
O'Dell: "Simpson even more aggressive now. She's crowding the younger woman, banging away with both hands and HERE WE GO! Jessica GOING RACK in a big way and Ariel responding in kind! Some serious body work being done before Simpson backs Winter up with a combination to the head."
Tess: "Psychological warfare?"
O'Dell: "Could well be. Simpson wants to bang, and she's drawing Winter into that by banging jug. And, it's working in the blonde's favor right now, as she's got the younger woman on the back foot just like she did in the first. Jessica putting together some serious leather now..."
McCarthy: "Keep working. You'll knock the Dancing Hooker OUT!"
O'Dell: "Fifteen to go in what's been an excellent third round for Simpson. Jessica goes rack again and Winter answers, but Simpson responds with a solid combination to the head that forces the younger woman to cover up. And, there's the bell. No doubt about it. Simpson wide in the third."
Cassie: "And, Jessica back in the lead 29-28."
ROUND FOUR:
O'Dell: "Ladies right into the phone booth to begin this one and they are going RACK in a MAJOR way, thumping away with both hands. Work also being done on ribs and midsection, as both fighters are doing some heavy investing in the body in this frame and WINTER ROCKS SIMPSON!"
Cassie: "WHAT A RIGHT HOOK!"
O'Dell: "Jessica wobbles and clinches to stay on her feet. Winter punching free, driving the blonde back into the ropes and PUMMELING THE RACK with hup-hup hooks. Jessica clinching again, but Ariel shoving off, going right back to work, body, head, body. Simpson taking a POUNDING..."
McCarthy: "Just ride this out and that ref had better watch for low blows!"
O'Dell: "We're down under thirty seconds. Winter spending a lot more time punishing than she is working on finishing, and that might cost her. It's almost all body work, as Simpson keeps the guard high and the elbows tight. She's crouching, clinching, and there's the bell. No doubt again. Winter. Wide."
Tess: "And, we're even at 38."
ROUND FIVE:
O'Dell: "Winter after Simpson as we start the fifth. Ariel stepping to, backing up the older woman with hard shot. Jessica's legs clearly not back, and Winter taking full advantage. GOOD right by Ariel forces Simpson to cover up and Winter goes right back to the body and the rack!"
McCarthy: "Ref needs to watch. Some of those punches are LOW..."
O'Dell: "None of them are low, but a lot of them are plenty effective. Simpson clinching again, trying to slow her rival down. Ariel shoves free, backs Jessica up with a solid combination then goes body again. Jessica crouching and SENT TO HER BACK WITH AN UPPERCUT! Winter caught her dropping the head!"
Tess: "I don't think Jessica's getting up from that one..."
O'Dell: "Ariel to a neutral corner. Referee's count at three. Four. Five. Simpson, eyes tightly closed, not moving at all. Six. Seven. Ref's going to be able to count to a hundred here. Nine. TEN! And it's OVER! The count passes Jessica by and it's OVER and your winner by KO5 is Ariel 'Dangerous Curves' Winter!"
Cassie: "Could be a BIG 2022 for Ms. Winter..."
AFTER:
O'Dell: "Let's go up to the ring and Tess Valmore!"
Tess: "I have our winner, Ariel Winter, and, Ariel, it got physical in there..."
Ariel (shaking her head): "I KNEW what she was doing going rack. But, I wasn't letting her do that and get away with it. Not a chance."
Tess: "What's next for you?"
Ariel: "From what I'm hearing, there might be several ways to go in 2022. And, I'm up for any and all of it."