B.A.B.E. Classics – The B.A.B.E. Championship Belt – QF 2 – Ivanna Payne vs. Penelope Primrose

The second quarter-final for the B.A.B.E. Championship Belt.

: Lana Sinclair and Penelope Primrose were in the gym earlier in the week, discussing the Championship Tournament. Although there was a potential for both women to meet in the ring, they still treated each other with sportsmanlike respect.

: “Good luck out in your match against Ivanna Payne, Penelope. I’ve seen Ivanna in action and she’s no joke. But I think you can take her.”

: “I’ve faced scarier women than her back in the UK. She’s no different than all the others. All pomp and bluster, but when you have them on the ropes, they crumble like feeble amateurs. Afterwards, you can buy me a pint!”

: Lana responded, “I’ll get you that pint. But after that, we’re back to being rivals!” Penelope agreed and both women continued their workouts.

: And then the night of the big match finally arrived. The first combatant had entered the ring. “Ladies and gentlemen… welcome to tonight’s Main Event: the 2nd Quarter-Final for the B.A.B.E. Championship Belt! First, fighting out of the red corner, from Boston, MA… former Foxy Boxing Champion, IVANNA PAYNE!!” The crowd booed the ex-champ loudly. She still held on to her vicious reputation and gained no new fans thanks to it.

: “And her opponent tonight, fighting out of the blue corner… hailing from London, England… the former UK Foxy Boxing Champion, PENELOPE PRIMROSE!!” This time, the crowd cheered on the former champ. Penelope was a crowd favorite back home and here in B.A.B.E. as well. The fans would be in for a treat tonight as two former champions would be clashing in the ring with one left standing.

: DING! And the match began. Both boxers swarmed in on each other, but Penelope was the quicker aggressor. The UK fighter slammed into Payne with quick gloved fists, softening up her jaw.

: Penelope pressed her early advantage and stuck Payne with piercing shots into the belly, digging in deep. She spent the majority of the round hitting her opponent with quick jabs followed by powerful punches.

: But toward the end of the round, Ivanna came back with a savage right fist that crashed into Penelope’s jaw. With her opponent temporarily dazed, Payne then began her own attack, focusing on Primrose’s head. DING! And the first round came to an end.

: Both former champions were still in the fight, ready to get back into the battle. Ivanna looked cocky in her corner, despite her earlier poor showing. Penelope looked focused, shooting sharp glares at her opponent across the way.

: When both women met this time, Ivanna unleashed a rocket-fueled right that nearly knocked Penelope off her feet. It was a quick shot, catching Primrose before she could get her defense fully prepared. Ivanna then went to work on her opponent.

: After spending a few moments tenderizing Penelope’s face with right and lefts, she then switched to her tummy, massaging her with deep fist-like cuts. Penelope tried blocking early on, but soon, Ivanna’s power was too much. Her defense was shattered within this 2nd round, and Penelope learned why Ivanna was so feared.

: Ivanna savaged the former UK champ with punch after punch, knocking her against the ropes. Penelope tried to hold on, but she was unable to get her footing back. With a wicked grin, Ivanna had her way with her opponent up until the end of the round. DING!

: Ivanna sat on her stool, looking out at Penelope with an arrogant smirk. She had trapped Penelope in her own confidence, holding back in the first round and letting the UK champ think she was in control. Penelope, meanwhile, tended to her wounds in her own corner. She thought she was on a roll thanks to that first round, but now found herself struggling to stay in the fight. But she was a champion… a proud fighter from Great Britain. She would make a strong comeback in the 3rd round and get one step closer to the B.A.B.E. Championship Belt. DING!

: And at the sound of the bell, Penelope gathered herself and came out to meet Ivanna with a quick shot to her head. But Ivanna was quicker! Payne ducked, barely avoiding the fist aimed for her head…

: … and countered with a left uppercut she launched from the floor up! Penelope’s head snapped back violently with the force of the blow and her mind went cloudy. She stumbled back, trying to get her bearings together but it was too late.

: Ivanna pounced on Primrose with a searing right hook that twisted her head to the right and sent her body crashing down.

: Penelope Primrose collapsed to the canvas, with her arms outstretched around her. Ivanna Payne stood tall over her victim with her arms high above her head. And the count began! “1… 2… 3… 4… 5… “

: Penelope’s twisted body did not stir. The former UK champ had met a better champion tonight and now she had met the fate of many others before her. “6… 7… 8… 9… 10!” DING! DING! And it was over.

: “Ladies and gentlemen… your winner tonight, by knockout in the 3rd round… and advancing to the semi-finals for the B.A.B.E. Championship Belt… former Foxy Boxing champion, IVANNA PAYNE!!” The crowd booed the bout’s winner. But Ivanna just took it all in with a sneer. She put another champion down tonight, almost with ease. And she was another step closer to championship gold.

: Lana Sinclair had watched the bout from the sidelines and was disappointed to see her friend lose. She knew she would not be sharing that pint with Penelope tonight. But now, she was heading back to meet up with Ashley Powers for a drink. Standing in her way, however, was another former Foxy Boxing champion.

: Vanity Vale smiled at Lana. “B.A.B.E.’s ‘Shining Light’… Boy am I gonna have fun knocking your lights out next week. Don’t bother resting up… you’ll have plenty of rest after I take you down. Hahaha!”

: Vanity left her future opponent with a cruel snicker. Lana looked out at her with anger. The night was not going well.

: Ashley Powers witnessed the confrontation and walked up to her friend. “Don’t worry, Lana, you got this. Don’t let her psyche you out. I’ll be out in the crowd cheering you on next week!” Lana thanked her and both women headed out to discuss the evening’s matches.

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