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       Fight 15 Katherine McNamara vs Eiza Gonzalez
       By: BadAssBunnies Date: July 9, 2025, 3:08 am
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       [font=arial]Sin City Slugfest VI[/font]
       Katherine McNamara vs Eiza Gonzalez
       10 Rounds, 3 Minutes Each
  HTML https://i.imgur.com/XWp5rk7.png
       [font=arial]Joe Rogan:  We have seen some incredible matches
       thus far in this version of the Sin City Slugfest.  I think my
       favorite thus far was that 10 round battle between Lily Rose
       Depp and Skai Jackson.  What a slugfest.  Lets see what the next
       bout has to offer as the handlers lead the two combatants to the
       ring completely blindfolded and with flowing robes.
       Katherine McNamara
       [/font][list]
       [li][font=arial]Height:[/font][font=arial] 5’4” (163
       cm)[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Weight:[/font][font=arial] 115 lbs (52 kg) —
       lean and athletic build[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Age:[/font][font=arial] 29[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Physical Attributes:[/font][font=arial]
       Katherine has a slender, toned physique with good agility and
       flexibility. She is not known for combat sports but has some
       experience with action choreography and fitness training, which
       could aid her conditioning and movement.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Boxing/Martial Arts
       Background:[/font][font=arial] Limited official boxing or MMA
       experience. Some stunt and fight choreography from acting roles
       but no competitive fight history.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Endurance & Conditioning:[/font][font=arial]
       Moderate — likely good cardio due to youth and general
       fitness.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Strength & Power:[/font][font=arial] Moderate —
       relies more on speed and technique than raw power.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Fighting Style (Potential):[/font][font=arial]
       Fast footwork, evasive movement, hit-and-run tactics, relying on
       quick punches and counters rather than brawling.[/font][/li]
       [/list][font=arial]
       Eiza González
       [/font][list]
       [li][font=arial]Height:[/font][font=arial] 5’8” (174
       cm)[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Weight:[/font][font=arial] 123 lbs (59 kg) —
       athletic, muscular build[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Age:[/font][font=arial] 35[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Physical Attributes:[/font][font=arial] Eiza is
       taller and heavier with a strong, athletic frame. She has a
       background in competitive sports and is known for her fitness
       and strength. Her training for action roles includes combat
       training, which has given her some real striking and grappling
       skills.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Boxing/Martial Arts
       Background:[/font][font=arial] More extensive than Katherine —
       Eiza has trained in boxing and MMA styles for movies and
       personal training. She likely has better hand speed and power
       due to muscle mass and experience.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Endurance & Conditioning:[/font][font=arial]
       High — strong cardio conditioning from athletic training and
       action preparation.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Strength & Power:[/font][font=arial] Above
       average — can generate powerful strikes and sustain
       pressure.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Fighting Style (Potential):[/font][font=arial]
       Aggressive, pressure fighter with solid power punches; capable
       of pushing the pace and controlling the ring with strength and
       reach.[/font][/li]
       [/list] [font=arial]
       Odds and Analysis (Pre-Fight Prediction) [/font][list]
       [li][font=arial]Physical Edge:[/font][font=arial] Eiza González
       has a size, strength, and reach advantage over Katherine
       McNamara, with more boxing/martial arts training.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Skill Edge:[/font][font=arial] Eiza’s combat
       training and strength give her the upper hand in power and
       pressure fighting. Katherine’s agility and speed could make her
       elusive but may struggle against sustained pressure.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Cardio and Conditioning:[/font][font=arial]
       Both seem well-conditioned, but Eiza’s sports background likely
       translates into better endurance for a fight.[/font][/li]
       [li][font=arial]Likely Outcome:[/font][font=arial] Eiza
       González favored to win, potentially by late-round stoppage or
       decision due to superior power and control. Katherine could
       challenge early with quick counters but may tire under
       pressure.[/font][/li]
       [/list][font=arial]
       Round 1
       The bell sounds and both fighters come out cautiously, feeling
       each other out. Katherine opens with quick jabs to Eiza’s head
       while circling. Eiza counters with sharp body shots, thudding
       into Katherine’s ribs and midsection. Katherine absorbs the
       punishment but lands a crisp right hook to Eiza’s jaw, making
       her flinch. Eiza responds with a punishing left hook to
       Katherine’s exposed ribs, causing a grunt of pain.  Both
       fighters look incredible landing punches and absorbing the
       punishment.
       The round ends with a furious exchange of hooks to the body and
       head — neither backing down an inch.
       Damage: Katherine — sore ribs; Eiza — slight jaw sting.
       Score: 10-9 Katherine
       Round 2
       The bell sounds to begin the second round. Eiza ramps up the
       pressure, targeting Katherine’s ribs relentlessly with heavy
       left hooks and right crosses. Katherine covers up and grimaces
       but fights back with sharp jabs and a solid uppercut that snaps
       Eiza’s head back. Mid-round, Katherine catches Eiza with a
       blistering right hook to the solar plexus, doubling her briefly.
       Eiza clinches, gasping for air.
       The fighters break and trade furious combos in the final
       seconds, landing heavy punches to ribs and bellies.
       Damage: Katherine — bruised ribs; Eiza — winded, sore
       midsection.
       Score: 10-9 Eiza  Total score:  19-19
       Round 3
       The bell sounds and the battle resumes.  The two exchange a
       couple of punches to the body.  Katherine ducks into Eiza and
       blasts her opponents midsection.  Katherine, sensing Eiza’s
       slowed breath, presses forward with a punishing body attack. She
       fires a series of liver shots, causing Eiza to double over in
       pain. Eiza fights back with a desperate jab-cross combo that
       lands clean, but Katherine immediately counters with a crushing
       left hook to the ribs that elicits a grunt.  Eiza clinches
       Katherine and uses her strength to drive Katherine into the
       ropes and opens the red haired girl up with a punch to the head.
       Katherine fights back landing more solid body punches.
       Late in the round, Eiza tries to clinch, but Katherine lands a
       vicious knee-like body shot just before the break.  Eiza
       staggers backwards and Katherine follows landing more shots to
       the body before the bell sounds to end the round.
       Damage: Katherine — solid conditioning; Eiza — battered ribs,
       heavy breathing.
       Score: 10-9 Katherine  Total score:  29-28 in favor of Katherine
       Round 4
       The round begins and Eiza adjusts, switching up to body and head
       combinations. She lands a sharp right hook to Katherine’s jaw,
       leaving a faint bruise. Katherine answers with a blistering
       jab-cross combo followed by a brutal left hook to Eiza’s ribs,
       making her wince audibly.  A small chant begins among
       Katherine’s fans trying to cheer her to victory and is dwarfed
       by a larger chant from Eiza’s fans.
       Mid-round, Eiza surprises Katherine with a sudden jab-uppercut
       combo to the body and chin, staggering her briefly. Katherine
       recovers quickly and lands a clean right hook to Eiza’s
       temple—knockdown! The excited crowd cheers as Eiza hits the
       canvas hard but beats the count at 8, breathing heavy and
       grimacing.  The round continues with Katherine continuing to
       work in combinations and Eiza is forced back into the ropes.
       Luckily the bell sounds to end the round
       Damage: Katherine — slight jaw bruise; Eiza — dazed, swollen
       ribs.
       Score: 10-8 Katherine.  Total score:  39-36 in favor of
       Katherine
       Round 5
       Another round begins and Eiza comes out swinging, determined to
       regain control. She unloads a furious assault of body shots —
       thudding left and right hooks that hammer Katherine’s ribs and
       stomach. Katherine grits her teeth but counters with sharp jabs
       and a crushing right uppercut that rocks Eiza back.  Eiza falls
       back into the ropes and catches Katherine with a sharp jab.  The
       two clinch and grapple against the ropes even as the referee
       tries to break the clinch and upon doing so warns both fighters
       about clinching.
       Halfway through the round, Katherine lands a brutal liver shot
       that forces Eiza to clinch. Both fighters exchange furious body
       shots in the clinch, bruising their torsos.  Again the referee
       breaks the clinch and warns both about continued clinching.
       Eiza charges back landing some jab/hook combinations that have
       really slowed Katherine. Luckily for Katherine, the bell ends
       the round.
       Damage: Katherine — sore ribs; Eiza — battered ribs and belly,
       winded.
       Score: 10-9 Eiza.  Total score:  48-46 in favor of Katherine
       Round 6
       The bell sounds starting round 6 and the fans can see that the
       pace slows slightly as fatigue sets in. Katherine stalks
       forward, throwing punishing body shots that make Eiza wince.
       Eiza absorbs and counters with sharp crosses to Katherine’s jaw
       and ribs. Katherine is able to absorb those punches but they are
       beginning to take a toll on Katherine.  Mid-round, Katherine
       lands a vicious left hook to the liver, forcing Eiza to bend
       over in pain.
       Eiza responds with a sudden right hook to Katherine’s cheek,
       causing a cut to open. Katherine looks hurt by this as she
       swipes at her cheek and jabs at Eiza trying to keep her at a
       distance.  Katherine shows good footwork despite the punishment
       she has had to absorb.  Blood drips down Katherine’s face as the
       round ends with a furious exchange of jabs and body punches.
       Damage: Katherine — bleeding cut, sore ribs; Eiza — battered
       ribs, winded.
       Score: 10-9 Katherine Total score:  58-55 in favor of Katherine
       Round 7
       As the bell sounds for the 7[sup]th[/sup] round, Eiza is
       beginning to realize that she is losing the bout if she doesn’t
       get more aggressive.  Eiza rallies with a brutal barrage of body
       punches — left-right-left hooks to Katherine’s ribs and
       midsection. Katherine absorbs the shots but retaliates with a
       powerful uppercut and a right hook to Eiza’s jaw, staggering
       her. Eiza is forced to clinch Katherine and pushes her into the
       ropes. The referee breaks the clinch and the bout continues.
       Mid-round, Eiza lands a vicious left hook to Katherine’s temple
       — knockdown! Katherine stumbles and hits the canvas hard,
       clutching her head. She beats the count at 8 but is visibly
       shaken.  More blood begins to stream down Katherine’s face from
       the cut on her cheek and she is in trouble as her legs look
       shaky.  Katherine fights back with her jabs but is not able to
       make combinations as Eiza backs away quickly as Eiza’s
       confidence begins to build.  Luckily for Katherine the bell
       sounds saving Katherine from more damaged being suffered.
       Damage: Katherine — swollen temple, bruised ribs; Eiza —
       breathless.
       Score: 10-8 Eiza  Total score:  66-65 in favor of Katherine
       Round 8
       Katherine’s team works feverishly to clear up the blood from her
       cheek and ice down the bruise on her temple.  The bell sounds
       and the match continues.  Katherine digs deep, unleashing sharp
       jabs and brutal body shots that slow Eiza’s movement. Katherine
       lands a series of heavy left hooks to Eiza’s ribs that cause her
       to grunt audibly. Eiza tries to counter with crosses but misses
       most.  Katherine works her jabs and lands some good combinations
       that Eiza counters with jabs to Katherine’s head trying to slow
       Katherine.  The blood has returned to Katherine’s cheek and Eiza
       tries to take advantage of the bruise on Katherine’s temple.
       Late in the round, Katherine traps Eiza against the ropes and
       unloads a blistering body shot that forces Eiza to double over.
       Katherine drives up  with a blistering uppercut that sends Eiza
       into the ropes. Katherine drives in trapping Eiza with some
       heavy blows to Eiza’s body.  Eiza is saved by the bell.
       Damage: Katherine — sore ribs; Eiza — battered ribs, heavy
       breathing.
       Score: 10-9 Katherine  Total score:  76-74 in favor of Katherine
       Round 9
       The bell sounds for the next round and both fighters come out
       exchanging furious punches in a grueling slugfest. Katherine
       lands crushing liver shots while Eiza fires back with sharp
       hooks to Katherine’s jaw and ribs. Katherine falls back against
       the ropes trying to protect her ribs and midsection but Eiza is
       making a late stand. Mid-round, Eiza surprises Katherine with a
       savage right hook to the temple—knockdown! Katherine falls but
       beats the count at 7.
       This has turned into a battle of attrition as both are giving
       their all. Blood and sweat drip from both fighters as they trade
       heavy punches until the bell.  The referee gets them separated
       as both are breathing heavily.
       Damage: Katherine — swollen temple, battered ribs; Eiza — winded
       but fierce.
       Score: 10-8 Eiza  Total score:  84-84 Draw
       Round 10
       The bell sounds for the final round which is a war of attrition.
       Both fighters are exhausted but throw everything into their
       punches. Katherine lands a brutal uppercut followed by a left
       hook to the ribs that doubles Eiza over. Eiza fires back with a
       thunderous right cross to Katherine’s jaw and a hook to the ribs
       and Katherine staggering back into the ropes.  Katherine somehow
       still has her feet and dances away from Eiza and throws a couple
       of jabs at Eiza’s head.  Eiza keeps moving forward and suffers
       more punishment from Katherine’s jabs before doubling the
       redhead with a  punch to the navel. Eiza buries a punch deep
       into the solar plexus and Katherine spits  out her mouthguard.
       Both girls know that the end is near and know that they need to
       keep fighting.  The crowd roars as the fighters exchange final
       furious combos. Katherine works the jab backing Eiza until her
       back in on the rope. A left to the sternum and an uppercut to
       the jaw rattles Eiza. Katherine lands a crushing body shot near
       the bell, forcing Eiza to clinch. The fight ends with both
       fighters bruised, bleeding, and gasping for air.
       Damage: Katherine — swollen temple, battered ribs; Eiza — wobbly
       and winded.
       Score: 10-10 Draw  Total score: 94-94 Draw
       The judges huddle at ringside, their heads bowed together as
       they go over their scorecards. Tension blankets the arena.
       Numbers are whispered, double-checked, adjusted. A hush falls
       over the crowd.
       The referee is handed the final card—but it’s quickly taken back
       as the judges confer again, uncertainty etched on their faces.
       Another minute passes. The fighters pace in their corners, sweat
       dripping, chests heaving. Neither knows what’s coming.
       At last, the decision is finalized. The referee steps into the
       center of the ring and signals both fighters forward. Katherine
       McNamara, red-haired and bruised but poised, stands face-to-face
       with the bloodied and exhausted Eiza González.
       The ref grips both of their wrists as the announcer takes
       position behind them.
       Referee: “Ladies and gentlemen… after six hard-fought rounds, we
       go to the judges’ scorecards. We have a split decision.”[/font]
       [font=arial]
       A pause. The crowd leans in.[/font]
       [font=arial]
       Judge 1 scores the bout 96-93 for Eiza González.[/font]
       [font=arial]A murmur.[/font]
       [font=arial]
       Judge 2 scores it 95-94 for Katherine McNamara.[/font]
       [font=arial]
       Louder now. All eyes shift to the final score.[/font]
       [font=arial]
       Judge 3 scores the fight 95-94 for the winner… fighting out of
       the blue corner…[/font]
       [font=arial]KATHERINE MCNAMARAAAA!
       
       The crowd explodes. Katherine’s hand is raised in victory, a
       stunned grin spreading across her battered face. Eiza drops to
       her knees, disbelief and heartbreak written all over her as her
       corner rushes in to console her.
       Both women gave everything, but Katherine’s relentless body
       attack and crucial knockdown edge gave her the win in a brutal
       back-and-forth battle.  Great bout ladies.  This was not one for
       the squeamish or faint of heart.
       Backstage – The Loser’s Locker Room
       The air is thick with sweat and silence in the dimly lit room.
       Eiza González sits on a bench, still in her fight gear — her
       body glistening with a mix of sweat, blood, and ice, bruises
       coloring her ribs, her bottom lip split, and a faint trickle of
       dried blood beneath her nose. Her team hovers nearby, subdued
       and angry. There’s an almost sacred hush broken only by the hiss
       of an icepack shifting and the soft hum of fluorescent lights.
       The reporter enters tentatively, notebook in hand, recorder on.
       Reporter: “Eiza… I appreciate you taking a few minutes. First
       off — how are you feeling?”
       Eiza glares up through swollen eyes, her voice low and husky
       with exhaustion and rage.
       Eiza: “How do you think I feel? I just fought my heart out. I
       gave everything I had in that ring. And I got ****. Plain and
       simple.”
       She shifts on the bench, wincing as her corner applies another
       icepack to her ribs.
       Reporter: “You mean the decision?”
       Eiza: “Of course the decision. I was down, I know that.
       Katherine had her moments — I’m not saying she didn’t. But I
       rallied. I broke her down in those final rounds. I dropped her
       in the nnth, I had her bleeding, stumbling around like a zombie
       — and they gave it to her? Because of a few jabs early on?”
       She wipes her mouth and spits into a bucket nearby.
       Eiza(voice rising): “They always do this. They give it to the
       one who looks ‘cleaner,’ the fan favorite. But let’s talk facts
       — I did more damage. I landed harder shots. You heard her gasp
       every time I buried a hook in her ribs. That **** was running by
       Round 9!”
       Reporter: “It was definitely close, but Judge 1 did score it for
       you 96–93. Judges 2 and 3 both had it 95–94 for Katherine.”
       Eiza(sarcastic): “Oh, well that makes it all better. One guy saw
       what really happened. The other two must’ve had McNamara-colored
       glasses on. What fight were they watching? Because it sure as
       hell wasn’t the one I was in.”
       She stands now, pacing slightly, hands on her hips, hair matted
       to her neck and shoulders.
       Eiza: “You know what pisses me off the most? The narrative.
       ‘Katherine showed heart, Katherine battled through.’ Like I
       didn’t? Like I didn’t claw my way back from body shots, like I
       didn’t drop her — twice?!”
       Reporter: “Once officially, once nearly.”
       Eiza: “Exactly. That temple shot in Round 9? She was hanging
       onto the ropes by a thread. And let’s not forget the solar
       plexus punch. She spit out her mouthguard like she was drowning.
       But she gets the win? Please.”
       She throws a towel across the bench in frustration, breathing
       hard again — half from anger, half from lingering exhaustion.
       Reporter: “You think the judges were biased?”
       Eiza: “I know they were. Katherine’s got the Disney crowd, and
       everyone thinks that  just because she fights for the Awesome
       Aries that she is some world class boxer and deserves the win.
       Everyone knows that the Aries can box. Grande, Shipka, Moretz,
       and Marano. They are all killers in the ring. Don’t get me wrong
       — Katherine’s tough. But this isn’t a frickin popularity
       contest. It’s a fight. And if we’re scoring that final round
       like we should — on damage, heart, control — that’s my round
       and not a tie.”
       Reporter: “Many would agree you had the stronger finish and
       Katherine looked gassed.”
       Eiza: “Exactly! And isn’t that what wins fights? Isn’t that what
       the fans remember? Who’s left standing when the bell rings? Who
       wants it more? I gave everything. I wasn’t trying to coast to a
       decision. I was trying to end her. She was surviving. That’s the
       difference.”
       Her trainer puts a hand on her shoulder, muttering something in
       Spanish. Eiza nods slightly, calming.
       Reporter: “Do you want a rematch?”
       Eiza laughs — a bitter, sarcastic laugh.
       Eiza: “Oh, I want it. But will she take it? Probably not. She’ll
       ride this win like she climbed Everest barefoot. And the UCC?
       They’ll throw her another spotlight match, while I sit here with
       bruised ribs and no **** belt.”
       She sits again, slower this time. Her knuckles are scraped raw,
       and she cradles her left side.
       Eiza: “But I’m not done. Katherine knows I’m the one that
       brought the pain. She knows, when she looks in the mirror and
       sees that bruise on her temple, the cut on her cheek — that was
       me. Not some fluke. Not some lucky punch.”
       Reporter: “Word on the street s that Katherine spent some time
       in the ring with Laura Marano. Do you think that prepared her
       for tonight's match?”
       Eiza(rolling her eyes): “Listen, Katherine can box and I don't
       care if Laura  Marano prepped her or not. She gave it her all
       and lost. The judges decided otherwise.
       Reporter: “Final thoughts on tonight?”
       Eiza(steely gaze): “I got screwed. But I’ll heal. And the next
       time I see McNamara in that ring — I’m not leaving it to the
       judges. I’m putting her flat on her back and making damn sure
       the only number they need is the count to ten.”
       She leans forward, elbows on knees, eyes locked on the floor. A
       long pause.
       Eiza: “And tell the judges — they can shove their 95–94 right up
       their ass.”
       The reporter nods, backing off, sensing that pushing further
       would be a mistake. Eiza González doesn’t need more questions.
       What she needs is revenge — and the fire in her eyes says she’s
       already planning it.
       Inside the Winner’s Locker Room – Katherine McNamara
       The air is electric with post-fight adrenaline. The steady hum
       of voices, camera shutters, and the hiss of aerosol sprays
       echoes across the brightly lit locker room. Katherine McNamara
       sits on the padded bench near her locker, a bag of ice pressed
       to the side of her bruised temple, a towel draped over her
       shoulders. Her knuckles are scraped raw and faint blood still
       cakes the corner of her lip, but her eyes? Clear. Alive.
       Victorious.
       She’s exhausted, soaked in sweat, but smiling.
       A reporter steps up to her with a mic and recorder. Katherine
       looks up, still catching her breath but game for the post-fight
       grilling.
       Reporter: “Katherine, congratulations on the win. It was a
       battle, and the crowd is still buzzing. Split decision — but
       your hand was raised.”
       Katherine(smirking): “Damn right it was. Look, I’m not gonna
       pretend it wasn’t close. Eiza brought it — she hits like a truck
       — but I brought more. More skill, more grit, and when it
       counted? I landed the cleaner shots, I controlled more of the
       fight. You break it down round by round, I’m the clear winner.”
       Reporter: “Well, the judges certainly saw it that way — two out
       of three, anyway.”
       Katherine(shrugging): “That’s the only two that matter.”
       She chuckles, then winces slightly as she adjusts the icepack on
       her temple.
       Reporter: “Let’s talk about that knockdown in the ninth. You
       were doing great up until that moment. Were you in trouble
       there?”
       Katherine(bluntly): “Listen, I got caught. It happens. I’ve been
       in enough wars to know sometimes you get dropped — the key is
       getting the hell back up. And I did. I was shaken, sure. But I
       fought out of it. I didn’t turtle up or run like some Barbie. I
       came back and — in my opinion — I won the tenth.”
       Reporter: “That tenth round is up for debate, though. A lot of
       fans — and Eiza herself — feel she edged it.”
       Katherine(leaning forward, eyes flashing): “She can cry like a
       little baby all she wants. She lost. She knows it. Her corner
       knows it. Her fans can shout all night — doesn’t change the
       scoreboard. I heard the bell, I stood tall. She was the one
       clinching for dear life. Look at the fight footage. I was
       walking her down in those final seconds.”
       Reporter(smiling nervously): “Well, speaking of people helping
       fighters prepare… word is you spent some time training with
       Laura Marano leading up to this. Do you think that gave you the
       edge tonight?”
       At that, Katherine’s demeanor changes. Her smile fades, her back
       straightens. A warning glint flashes in her eye.
       Katherine(curtly): “Listen — I fought Laura. We’ve had… let’s
       just say we’ve been in it. It got a bit out of hand. I’m going
       to leave it at that.”
       Reporter: “So you're saying that you did not receive any help
       from Laura in camp?”
       Katherine(firmly): “I didn’t need help from anyone to beat Eiza
       González tonight. I trained hard. I bled in the gym so I didn’t
       have to bleed too much in that ring. Laura’s good — I’ll give
       her that — but this win is mine. I earned it. Period.”
       There’s a pause as the reporter flips a page on her notepad.
       Reporter: “Eiza told us she thinks she was robbed. That she
       rallied late, brought more damage, and had you hanging on.”
       Katherine(smirking again): “I’m not surprised. Eiza talks a big
       game. But here’s the truth — she had her shot. She gave it
       everything she had. And I still beat her. Whether she likes it
       or not, she’s walking out of here with an ‘L’ on her record.”
       She stands up now, towel falling from her shoulders, revealing
       the bruises along her side. Her team is moving around her,
       packing gear, tossing her a water bottle. She takes a long swig.
       Reporter: “Your team looked composed during the final rounds,
       but you seemed to turn more aggressive near the very end. Was
       that strategy, or were you worried the fight was slipping?”
       Katherine: “I fight best when I’m cornered. You could say that’s
       instinct. But Eiza? She was swinging wild. Desperation. I saw
       openings and I took them. That last round wasn’t about surviving
       — it was about sealing the deal.”
       Reporter: “Well, it’s sealed. You’re now one of the top-ranked
       contenders in the UCC. What’s next?”
       Katherine(grinning now, clearly savoring the victory): “First? I
       heal. My ribs feel like they’ve been hit by a damn freight
       train. After that? I’m game for anyone. Give me Laura again.
       Give me Eiza again. Hell, line ‘em all up. I’m not going
       anywhere.
       Reporter: “Any particular fighter you would like to face next?”
       Katherine(eyes lighting up): “Joey King!  Don't care where we
       meet I'm kicking her chubby little ass. If anyone in the  UCC
       needs a beating it's Joey.
       Reporter: “Any final words for Eiza?”
       Katherine(mock-pouting): “Aww, poor thing. Maybe next time bring
       something other than power shots to the ribs. Try learning some
       defense. Oh — and don’t forget to thank the judges for not
       scoring it wider in my favor.”
       With that, Katherine tosses the empty water bottle aside and
       turns to her team, who give her a quiet round of applause. She
       bumps fists, shares a few smiles — but her gaze is already
       distant. Focused. Planning.
       
       The redhead may have walked out battered… but she walked out the
       winner.
       And in the UCC, that’s all that matters.
       Written by The Awesome Aries[/font]
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