Iggy Azalea vs. ? – Fates’ new welterweight

Iggy Azalea: 29 years old, 5’10,” 8-9 since 2016, Free Agent

Before:

“Well, I know who my opponent is, but I’m not saying because of the way the contract is structured.” Azalea announces to the press. “Let me just say I’m not impressed. The Spring Fling has apparently become the British Invasion, judging by all the Brits on the card. Hopefully I get it through Fates’ skull that she is not who he should have gotten as a welterweight.”

The Aussie singer turns and leaves the press, leaving them to wonder who the mystery welterweight is.

Come time for the fight, the crowd has already seen four matches, but the excitement for the welterweight reveal is keeping them buzzing.

“And now, for the fifth match.” Davis exclaims, her announcements getting a tad repetitive, “From Sydney, Australia. With a record of 8 wins and 9 losses since 2016. Iggy Azalea!”

Iggy makes her way to the ring and takes off her robe to reveal a black sports bra with white trunks and white gloves and her hair up in a bun for the fight. She strides around the ring impatiently, waiting for her opponent to make her way out.

“And her opponent. From Invernes, Scotland, the United Kingdom. With a combined record of 7 wins and 9 losses between the FCBA and BBU.” The main riff from “Welcome to the Jungle” begins to play, “Signed from Lookout Atlantic and the newest member of Fates Boxing, Karen Gillan!”

The redhead steps out into the light as the guitar riff reaches its peak and the Avenger is accompanied by two of her stablemates and fellow Avenger cast members – Elizabeth Olsen and Brie Larson. Gillan smiles and waves to the crowd as she makes her way to the ring, flanked by Larson and Olsen. Gillan steps into the ring, swinging her long legs over the ropes, and takes off her robe to reveal her toned body in a maroon sports bra with the Fates logo on it and matching trunks with black gloves. Azalea’s yelling at the official to just get the fight underway and be brings the two girls in. Karen holds out her gloves for Iggy to bump, but the Aussie just tells her, “Protect your face, b*tch.”

Karen rolls her eyes and follows the ref’s instructions before the bell rings and off we go with welterweight action!

Round 1:

The crowd is still buzzing with the reveal of Fates’ new welterweight and Karen Gillan gets out of the Fates corner with grace, her tall frame seemingly gliding on her long legs. Iggy Azalea meets her in the middle of the ring, and it’s a clash of styles right from the start. Gillan moving quickly and keeping up the tempo as she jabs from range to slowly wear her opponent down while Azalea hunts for the big counter, and she finds it early on a lunge from the redheaded Brit as Gillan jumps out to land a third straight punch and misses. Iggy barely has to adjust her body position as she absolutely creams Karen in her head, snapping the actress’ head backwards and then driving a right into Karen’s toned midriff. Gillan lets out a muffled grunt as she absorbs the blow as Azalea keeps close to her opponent, working around the redhead’s guard, tagging her ribs and body, knocking her backwards. Karen’s back bumps up against the ropes and that causes the Brit to flip the switch as she jabs out from her guard, catching Iggy in her mouth and forcing the Aussie to back off. The girls work their way back to the center of the ring as the bell rings. Both girls return to their corners, with Gillan getting advice from Larson and Olsen without delay, as Iggy Azalea wins the judges for the first round, wide.

Round 2:

The Australian singer comes out strong to start the second, evading a right from Gillan and finding the actress’ ribs with a left. Karen responds with a left of her own, but Iggy again dodges the blow and finds the redhead’s body and follows up with a quick left to Gillan’s mouth, and Azalea is well on her way to ruining Gillan’s debut with Fates! The singer quickly works the actress into the ropes as the latter covers up. Azalea pounds rights and lefts into Gillan’s body for a few seconds, then shifts her focus to breaking down Gillan’s guard, and the redhead strikes immediately. Karen lets loose two quick jabs that catch Iggy in her mouth by surprise, giving Gillan an opportunity to get out of the ropes. The redhead slips out to her left, then sticks Azalea with another two quick jabs and now the Aussie is in full retreat. Karen confidently moving forwards, forcing Iggy to keep her guard up as Karen picks around her guard, going after body, but not able to land any massive blows before the bell. Azalea had control for the first minute, but Gillan’s comeback got her to squeak out ahead in the round on points, close.

Round 3:

Gillan getting more confident to start the third, going straight after Azalea and trying to corner her with quick jabs. Karen slowly works Iggy around the ring, but never into the ropes. Towards the end of the first minute, Azalea drops back and plants her feet as Gillan steps in and Azalea rocks her with a right hook! The Aussie catches the Scottish actress in her jaw and stuns the redhead with a blank look on her face! Olsen and Larson are screaming at Gillan to cover up as Iggy sends a straight left into her mouth and sending her backwards. Karen comes back to her senses and throws up her guard. Gillan takes a trio of big blows to her guard as Azalea clearly just wants to knock the front door down, and although she can’t break down the actress’ protection, she does knock her into the ropes, and once there, Azalea shifts her focus to the actress’ body. Azalea churns out a trio of hard body shots as the bell dings to end the round, and once again, the Aussie wins a round on points, wide, and proudly returns to her corner, while Gillan hangs her head a bit as she just hasn’t been able to really get into the fight.

Round 4:

It’s Azalea right from the get-go as she easily dodges a Gillan jab and starts working from close range, going to Karen’s body. Iggy plugs a vicious right into the lanky redhead’s midriff that draws a groan out of Karen and the redhead again is on her back foot. Azalea chases Gillan around the ring and quickly coerces her into the ropes again and absolutely unloads on her opponent, absolutely pounding Gillan’s thin and toned frame. Karen looks for the counter but just can’t land it and she practically throws herself onto Iggy, who desperately tries to shake her off until the ref separates the two girls. Out of the break, Gillan plays keep-away from Azalea, landing a three sets of one-off jabs, one for each time Azalea closes distance – but on the third charge, Gillan’s defense doesn’t dissuade Azalea and the blonde lands a thumping blow to Karen’s tummy before the bell. It’s another round wide to Azalea, and the Fates corner has to be wondering how Gillan can pull out a win in her debut for the stable.

Round 5:

Between the fourth and the fifth, Olsen and Larson essentially tell Gillan that she’ll either have to pick it up or lose as Azalea shoots out of her corner, a vicious look in her eyes as she knows she’s on the verge of spoiling Gillan’s debut for Fates. Iggy comes out of her corner swinging, feinting left and going right to get Gillan’s chin, but after that blow, she only bashes Karen’s guard. Azalea shifts to her right and Gillan lashes out with an absolute rocket of a right that hits Iggy in her nose and draws blood. Azalea stands with a blank look on her face as a trickle of blood drips onto her sports bra. Karen seems to take ages to place her next punch, but it’s an absolute beauty that connects with Iggy’s jaw and sends her careening into the ropes where Karen starts churning out rapid fire lefts and rights, pounding Iggy’s guard and every inch of legal flesh. Each punch to Azalea’s body pummels the air out of the Aussie’s lungs and the singer just wraps up Karen and practically tries throwing the thinner girl off of her. The ref gives her the finger wag, but if Gillan’s follow-up was any indication, the redhead didn’t lose a step, sidestepping a right and lining up a one-two jab combo to Azalea’s chin and wobbles the singer! Karen steps forwards and – the bell rings and saves Iggy. Gillan exhales and turns her back on Azalea, knowing that she won the round easily – and the judges determine it was by a shutout. Gillan showing a semblance of life – the question is whether or not she can keep it up or will Azalea come back?

Round 6:

Both sweat drenched fighters step out of their respective corners to start the sixth, but the momentum swing is apparent – Azalea cautiously advances while Gillan starts firing off jabs at her opponent. Iggy takes two blows into her gloves before striking back at Karen, landing a right to the Brit’s nose with a left. Gillan takes a step backwards as Azalea’s punch lands and the Aussie steps up and throws a big right punch, but Gillan steps out of the way with ease and uncorks a massive right into Azalea’s jaw and the Aussie is wobbly! Azalea dropping backwards as Gillan quickly closes the distance between herself and the singer with her long legs and absolutely smashes a left between Iggy’s gloves and Azalea’s arms flare out and Karen follows up with a right hook and nails Azalea right in her jawline and the Aussie goes down in a heap! Karen turns her back and heads to the corner as the ref starts counting over Iggy. The Aussie’s eyes flutter as she moves her arms around on the canvas, but the ref’s count keeps on going without Azalea getting up before he reaches ten! Your winner by KO6, the newest member of Fates Boxing, Karen Gillan!

After:

Gillan breaks out a wide smile as she celebrates her victory, raising her arms into the air as she’s greeted by Olsen and Larson while medics rush to Azalea. The Scottish actress parades around the ring, being sure to pose on the ringposts, before checking in on Azalea, who merely bumps fists with Gillan before the redhead heads over to Hannah Davis for her interview.

“What a way to make a debut for a new stable!” Davis exclaims, “Tell us about the past 48 hours.”

“Sure,” a somewhat breathless, but excited Gillan starts, “There was some back and forth for the past several days, and on Wednesday, the transfer was signed. I’m really thankful for my time with Lookout in the BBU and FCBA, and am looking forward to taking what I’ve learned so far and building upon it. Fates reached out and asked me if I wanted to make my stable debut on this card, which I was jumping at the bit for, and so he found Iggy Azalea to be open to the idea and well, here we are!”

“Sounds like a whirlwind for sure!” Hannah responds, “Now, we have to ask – who’s going to be the better redhead of the stable – you or Kat McNamara?”

Gillan laughs, “Well, I know us redheads are an uncommon group to say the least. I will also say that Kat dyes her hair, so I think I’m the only true redhead.”

Davis and the crowd laughs. “Okay then, who’s the better Brit since we have a British invasion going on – you or Rosie?”

Karen smiles, “Well, I have the better accent, I think,” again eliciting a chuckle from Hannah.

“Okay, back to actual stuff. What are your aspirations while you’re at Fates?” Davis asks.

“I think the big thing is just getting better. Fates is loaded with girls who are just amazing, and while I’d love to be at Emily’s or Taylor’s level, I’m just looking forward to getting into the ring more.” Karen pauses, taking a big breath of air as she’s still breathing heavily, “You know, I went over two years without a fight. The moment I got back in the ring I knew I wanted to keep my fighting frequency up, and I’m looking forward to doing that at Fates.”

“Well, welcome to the stable, and congrats on your win!” Hannah ends the interview and Karen heads to the back, smiling and waving at the crowd.