Anlella Sagra versus Elyse Knowles

Anllela Sagra's been having a tough time, with a streak of losses against some high profile names.

Elyse Knowles, on the other hand, hasn't had a fight since 2020.

Both women are interviewed.

Anllela: "Yeah, I've been having a few tough months. Holloway's one of the worst managers around and I have been getting the short end of the stick in the big matches I've had. But that's over. I'm getting back on track. I've been working out like crazy. I'm sure it shows. I'm starting from the bottom, and what better way to start from the bottom, than beating my first opponent once again, showing I'm still the same old Anllela".

Elyse: "Yeah, Anllela's fallen off. She's not the same she was when she started on the league, when she defeated me. She's been losing fights left and right, while I've been training. I've been waiting for this very moment and the fool gives it to me, and worse of all, she underestimates me. I'm gonna show her how much I've progressed. This is my way back into the league".

Round 1:

Anllela jumps at her rival trying to get some immediate contact, but inadvertently walks into a right hand straight to the face by Elyse. The Colombian staggers back and faces a series of attacks to the body by her opponent, but defends herself well and starts counter attacking. Knowles and Sagra exchange heavy punches but the latter starts overwhelming the leaner girl with her stronger fists. Soon enough, the round ends with the blonde clearly more damaged, thus Anllela starts leading at 10-9.

Round 2:

Knowles is showing some better footwork this round, moving around the ring with the grace of a ballet dancer. Sagra stays towards the middle of the ring, occasionally landing some punches. Elyse is playing it safe, moving in and out of range. This is turning out to be a great play by the blonde. Sagra doesn't seem to know what to do. She's the one getting overwhelmed now and decides to launch herself at her opponent but gets hit with a left to the nose upon arrival. Anllela's hurt! Elyse takes advantage of this and bullies the bigger girl onto the ropes. She doesn't get much of a chance to do anything else as the bell rings soon after. Knowles evens things up at 19-19.

Round 3:

Anllela Sagra's always been known as one of the tougher lightweights on the league and she clearly shows it shrugging off the heavy damage her foe dealt to her last round. She comes out swinging this round. Elyse puts up her fists and guards herself. She tries to get some distance but Anllela won't let her. She jumps at her to continue her attacks. Elyse is ready to take everything her foe throws at her though. Both tall girls go toe to toe until the round finally ends. They both did well but it's Elyse who now takes the lead, at 29-28.

Elyse blows her foe a kiss as they go back to their corners.

Round 4:

Anllela's trademark anger is showing a bit more this round. She doesn't like getting teased by her rival. As both ladies meet in the centre of the ring, Sagra's fists beat against the stomach and torso of her opponent - right uppercuts and vicious hooks all over the blonde's toned body.

Elyse tries to fight back, targeting her opponent's midsection, but Anllela barely notices. Short lefts and rights go to the waist of Elyse. After a minute of attacks, the blonde starts getting worn out. Anllela's looking pumped up. The pain is too much. Elyse Knowles finally drops in minute two and she can't get up. It's over.

Official Result: Anllela Sagra beats Elyse Knowles KO4!

Post-Fight:

Anllela: "See? I told y'all. I'm still the same old Sagra. Actually, maybe even a better Sagra. It only took me four rounds to bring her down this time. Maybe she's just getting weaker. 2022 is going to be my year, so get ready everyone".

Elyse: "This isn't over. I'm coming back. You will all see. Sagra's not beating me a third time".