Second of the Day: Arianna Maneria vs Jennifer Phoenix

[Jen]

For many the outcome of the fight between Lysle and Sebastion had been easily seen. For some even hours before the match. For others it was completely unexpected. And now with the first finished it meant that the second fight was about to start.

Jennifer was sitting inside one of the locker rooms right now, sitting in her usual mechanic working trousers and a simple white tank top like shirt, however it was to be kept in mind that the trousers many pouches were emptied for their contents today for this special occasion.

She had already wrapped her hands in some boxing handwraps, just as instructed in the HoloNet video she had watched. It hadn't been many hours since she had been invited here and had decided to go warm up, looking at a few how-to "fight" holo videos. She hadn't fought like this for a loooong time and now, sitting here in the changing room becoming anxious she wasn't certain why she had even agreed to show up.

A bell was heard ringing in the little locker room, indicating that it was time to get out in the ring so very natural Jennifer raised herself onto her feet and began to march towards the ring, rolling her shoulders. A few cheers was heard from the crowd as one of the new fighters finally appeared and not really surprisingly the condtion of the floor was somewhat bloodied up, only somewhat though.

A bit at discomfort Jennifer stood in one corner of the ring, bouncing a bit around on her feet as she waited for her opponent. Hopefully and at least to some extend... This would be fun.

[member="Arianna Maneria"]​

 

[Arianna Maneria]

Ahh the world of Arena Fisticuffs, something Arianna had not done in a long time... a long time. The last time she had done this was back on Coruscant. She was in the locker room psyching herself up for the battle ahead. She had not had much interaction with this girl previous to now but hoped that there would be no hard feelings no matter how the fight went.

She decided she would do this like she did when she was a kid growing up on the streets. So she took off her armor and put on her tank top and a pair of cargo shorts. Tied her hair in a bun and cut her bangs so they weren't in her face the whole time and put on her lucky sneakers.

She heard the bell which meant next fighters. She stood there for a minute looking in the mirror. "All those time I've been arrested" she thought to herself. "They told me being a criminal and fighting gets nothing in life, and that i would be dead by the time i was 16. well look where i am know richer then they'll ever be". She looked up and noticed that there were tears rolling down her face. "This one's for you guys." She wiped away her tears and went out to the arena.

Jen was standing in a corner bobbing on her feet. From her past experiences Arianna learned never to underestimate anyone. Then The Bell rang. The fight is on.

 

[Jen]

As the second fighter entered the ring the mood and atmosphere in the room definitely roared up. The betters had seen the two fighters and with that shouts and yells started to echo through the room as the last money were betted on either of the two young ladies. Jennifer had looked Arianna over from the moment she stepped into the ring, her ambers eyes following her every motion. Arianne had to be older than Jennifer, probably stronger too. That was definitely a disadvantage to take note of.

As Arianna eyed Jennifer she offered her a sincere smile, her mass stopping bouncing back and forth on the gym floor. She stood still for a moment, bending down to adjust the ties on her converse like shoes. And with that the bell rang throughout the, what one could only assume could also be called an arena.

The spectators quieted a bit down as they were watching, waiting for something to happen. Jennifer seemed to move little, only sliding back her right foot to lower and spread out her stance arms raised with fists blocking her chest. She stood some meters away from Arianne, light on her feet, preparing for a charge. Surely she could react before Arianne reached her should that happen. And if Arianne decided not to she would have even more time.

Good. Everyone knew that in not-sponantious fights it was almost like chess.

[member="Arianna Maneria"]​

 

[Arianna Maneria]

Arianna Smiled back at Jen and with a nod tensed up her body, Took a deep breath, and bolted towards her opponent as fast as she could. Balling up her fist as she was about 10 feet away from her. She took four more feet and broke into a slide. As Arianna was sliding toward Jen she lifted and kicked her right leg delivering a blow directly to her opponents lower right leg to make her go off Balance.

[member="Jen"]​

 

[Jen]

It had been a fast action that had started it all, a charge and slide. Luckily putting more mass, thereby more friction onto the floor also meant that your speed would be, very naturally decreased. Jennifer had of course expected a jump kick or something, so the sudden slide did surprise her, especially because it would mean that she got the "higher ground" so to speak.

Nevertheless the hasty Arianna had managed to deliver a somewhat hard blow to Jennifer's lower leg, which she lifted 90 degress upon it getting hit. A groan escaped over Jennifer's lips as she barely managed to keep her balance, hardly stomping down the lifted leg towards Arianna's face. No matter the outcome of the hit she would attempt to spring backwards after the attempted attack. Creating distance between the two.

[member="Arianna Maneria"]​

 

[Arianna Maneria]

Arianna was shocked when the kick didn't knock Jen down. She would know have to alter her style of knocking an opponent down then beating them, This one was different, Strategic even. Arianna realizing the mistake she made far too late tried to dodge the head stomp but she could not. "Why the frak did i do that" she thought to herself as shoe made contact with head.

Arianna's brain rattled upon contact. using this opportunity Arianna, Though slightly dazed grabbed the ankle of Jen just as she was her using her face as a Springboard and yanked as hard as she could mid jump. This was not an opponent to be taken lightly anymore, she needed to focus.

[member="Jen"]​

 

[Jen]

Jennifer had succesfully stomped Arianna's head, the smashing sound in itself was enough to let the crowd go all cheers. Some would surely consider it a dirty move, but what followed was probably comparable.

Jennifer had been grabbed around the ankle by the dazed Arianna as she had tried to jump backwards after the initial head stomp. This resulted in frantically waving of Jennifer's arms as she collided onto the floor behind her with yet another deep groan, her eyes squinted from the pain. This was dirty tricks 101 and she knew that if Arianna managed to pin her down she would probably be done for.

Placing her hands down behind herself to stabilize her body she pulled herself towards Arianna with the held leg, her free leg pulling back in towards her stomach before, in an exploding manner, propelling it forward towards Arianna's face. This time from a lying position though. Arianna's head would obviously be plotted from having her arms grabbing one of Jennifer's ankels and hopefully she would let go now and let Jennifer retreat to a more comfortable and hopefully standing position.

Or what?​

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[member="Arianna Maneria"]​

 

[Arianna Maneria]

Arianna tired of taking hits to the face lets go of her leg and kicks off of the ground to slide backwords and then to a standing position avoiding the blow. She chcukles because she hadnt expected this at all. Arianna takes a defensive position now this was going to be a lot more fun then she thought.

[member="Jen"]​

 

[Jen]

As soon as she saw Arianna slide backwards Jennifer scrambled to her feet as fast as possible, taking a few steps away from Arianna before sliding her right foot backwards, gaining a good footing as she lowered herself a bit, raised her fists and snapped her glance locked on Arianna's mass.

Hearing the chuckle Jennifer smiled slightly herself, breathing heavily however from the adrenaline which could be felt pumping through her veins. She was prepared.

Jennifer adjusted herself visibly on her feet, the entirety of her left leg seeming to tense up as she went to stand on the ball of her foot.

And once again she waited for her opponent to make a move.​

[member="Arianna Maneria"]​