Katleina rushes to get her name down on the list...

"Is there still room for one more person?"

Empty reads the flyer and appears very interested.

Count me in if there is room.

Katleina still awaits for an answer!

I believe that there is room for the both of you, and about four other competitors.

Dimitri smiles at the two new contenders.

Ladyfighter looks at the new mails and sees there are again new fighters.

Katleina seems a very tough one to beat, very anxious to fight immediately. Of course there is still room for you. And for a few others too. But they have to hurry, soon I will make the pairings.

Think it'd be positively impolite for me not to sign up and show a few of my fellow workers who's boss wouldn't it?

I'm in!

How going to be the next two fighters?

Doesn't matter I still will win.

Ankou runs to the local gym

Matteo hears the rumor about another boxing round.

Ladyfighter, sign me up. Time to kick some ass.

CLOSED CLOSED

No more new entries allowed.

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Ladyfighter sits down and smiles. Finally we can start the 5th boxing round.

The complete list of participants:

1. Djosefin
2. Animal
3. Alastair_Phoenix
4. Philli-Stein
5. D_D
6. Kismu
7. Jumong
8. Chuck_Norris
9. Ankou
10 TylerDurdenz
11 Vengeance
12 Valkyrie
13 Abel
14 Zmei
15 Chris_Flannery
16 RickJames
17 Triangle
18 Jony
19 Ayame_
20 ThirdSun
21 Soda
22 Zaxxarito
23 -iocaste
24 Don_Dimitri
25 PriestLogan
26 EmilioSoldati
27 Katleina
28 Empty
29 EB
30 MatteoDenaro
31 bye
32 bye

Which made the following pairs:

Djosefin - bye
Animal - bye
Alastair_Phoenix - MatteoDenaro
Phil-i-Stein - EB
D_D - Empty
Kismu - Katleina
Jumong - EmilioSoldati
Chuck_Norris - PriestLogan
Ankou - Don_Dimitri
TylerDurdenz - -iocaste
Vengeance - Zaxxarito
Valkyrie - Soda
Abel - ThirdSun
Zmei - Ayame_
Chris_Flannery - Jony
RickJames - Triangle

As you see I put the number one (1) against the number thirty-two (32) in the list, the number two (2) against number thirty-one (31) and so on.

If you see your opponent in the streets running to do his daily petty's and drug deals, try to observe him/her. Maybe you can make a strategy for your fight against him/her.
Share your stories with the rest of this world.

In a few days the results of these matches will be posted again.

Ladyfighter

Ankou hears LadyFighter announcing the fights,He walks up to her and says

"Who am I fighting"
"You will be in the ring with Don_Dimitri"

This will be some fight Ankou think to himself
Later that day he confronts Dimitri

"Hello Dimitri I hope the best man wins"

He then hides in the shadow and observes him

Ladyfighter walks to the Arena, very excited, because tonight the fights will take place. She is passing a lot of parked cars with license plates from all other cities in this world.

A few hours left before it all starts and still Ladyfighter has a lot of things to do. The catering promised her to provide new personell to help her with the food and drinks. This is the first time she hired this catering business. She hopes it will be a success and of course profitable.

She turns the last corner to the Arena and sees a lot of police cars and ambulances. Now this is strange. She hurries to the entrance, pushing aside a lot of bodyguards and agents.

"Hey, you cannot pass from here". Ladyfighter turns around and sees a cop talking to her. "What the *&() are you telling me not to pass? This is my arena and I would like to know what is going on there". The man looks at her and apologises "Sorry Lady, did not see its you. Go on and as for officer Jim Howe, he is in charge".

Ladyfighter walks towards Jim Howe and taps him on the shoulder to attract his attention. "Sir, what is going on?" Jim Howe turns around and starts telling Ladyfighter what happened in her Arena.

"Lady, good to see you. We were trying to get in contact with you, but your family did not know where you were. I will tell you what happened today. We got a anonymous call that there was a package at the entrance of the Arena. Left there without anything on it. One of your security man found it and called us so we could check the package."

Jim Howe pauses to take a nip from the hot coffee he was drinking and starts smiling.

"Of course we came to check out the package, but it did not contain a bomb or other kind of explosives. I dont know who you are dating Lady, but tell the guy not to do this again."

Now Ladyfighter starts wondering what guy Jim Howe is talking about.

"I am not dating anyone Officer Howe, dont know what you are talking about. But if the package is clear, what was in it?"

Jim Howe called his assistant William Powell and asked him to bring the package. William Powell came running to them with a long box. Jim Howe opened the box and took out a red evening dress. Ladyfighter starts blushing.

"A dress? No name on it? Who would give me an evening dress?"

Ladyfighter looks at Jim Howe with a very confused look on her face. Jim Howe started laughing and gave the dress to Ladyfighter.

"Well Lady, that is your problem. We are finished here. You can enter the building and open the evening. For sure I will be here to watch the matches. Good luck Lady and whenever you find out who gave you the dress, let the guy contact me".

Still confused Ladyfighter enters the arena and puts on all lights. She walks to her office and puts the dress on her desk. It is really a beautiful dress. But right now, she has other things to take care of.

She opens all doors and welcomes all fighters in, showing them all their dressing rooms.

At 8 pm sharp Ladyfighter walks to the center of the Arena and calls the first fighters on stage.

Since Djosefin and Animal did not have opponents, they are not here this round.

First fight tonight is:
Alastair_Phoenix vs MatteoDenaro
Two rather new boxers. Lets see what they will do.

[14:40:26] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 1
[14:40:26] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 5

MatteoDenaro won the fight. Not very convincing tho. Lets see what he will do next round.

2nd fight:
Philli-Stein - EB
The fighters enter the arena and they really made a good effort in their outfit. The crowd is cheering and hopefully they give a nice fight.

[14:45:25] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 8
[14:45:25] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 2

The fight was interesting, Philli-Stein did have a good defense. He won this fight.

3rd fight:
D_D - Empty
These two fighters enter the arena a bit shy. You can clearly see Empty looking around as if he is not sure what he is doing here. Let the fight start!!

[14:49:11] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 19
[14:49:11] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 6

That was almost a knock out. Empty still has to train a lot. Maybe he will be fully ready next round. Winner is D_D.

4th fight:
Kismu - Katleina
Ladyfighter saw these names before, but cant remember when. The two started their match.

[15:01:12] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 16
[15:01:12] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 13

That was a close match, but in the end Kismu won.

5th fight:
Jumong - EmilioSoldati
Ladyfighter had seen Jumong training a lot in the gym. I hope it was enough to win this match.

[15:02:31] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 10
[15:02:31] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 13

This was also a close match, and Jumong was a very good fighter, but his was tired in the end. He needs more training. Well done EmilioSoldati.

6th fight:
Chuck_Norris - PriestLogan
The audience welcomed Chuck_Norris with a lot of cheering and shouting. Chuck, Chuck, Chuck.
PriestLogan entered the arena pretending he did not hear the crowd. He looks very concentrated.

[15:05:38] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 18
[15:05:38] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 2

Maybe PriestLogan was too concentrated, it was Chuck_Norris who almost immediately knocked him to the ground.

7th fight:
Ankou - Don_Dimitri
When these two fighters entered the arena, Ladyfighter wonders if they have been training together. It seems they know each other well. Doesnt mean they cant have a great boxing fight.

[15:09:41] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 7
[15:09:41] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 18

And indeed it was a great fight, Don_Dimitri was faster with his hits. Well done.

8th fight:
TylerDurdenz - -iocaste
When iocaste entered the arena, he looks like a killing lion. Ladyfighter does not know if lions also box, but we will find out in a minute.

[15:12:00] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 4
[15:12:00] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 18

Conclusion, lions do box well. Sorry TylerDurdenz, you did not get the chance to really show what you are able to do.

9th fight:
Vengeance - Zaxxarito
The two fighters entered dancing the arena. Of course the crowd loved that and cheered for them.

[15:16:21] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 20
[15:16:21] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 18

This was a close ending. In the end Vengeance had more energy to give the last winning hit.

10th fight:
Valkyrie - Soda
According to some gossips, Valkyrie has been spotted in the NY training school. Ladyfighter hopes Soda can give a good fight.

[15:19:16] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 15
[15:19:16] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 4

Soda was having troubles with his gloves, you could clearly see there was something wrong. Valkyrie won this match.

11th fight:
Abel - ThirdSun
Both fighters entered the arena and seem very eager to wanting to beat each other. Abel's bloodline was a good boxing family. Should be an interesting fight.

[15:23:21] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 14
[15:23:21] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 8

And it was indeed an interesting fight. Abel had been training on his defense somewhat more then his father did. Good match.

12th fight:
Zmei - Ayame_
Ayame walks to the arena with a few cheerleaders around her. Zmei looks at it as if he wanted to say. Look her, lets fight first.

[15:27:11] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 12
[15:27:11] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 11

Very close match, Ayame was doing great, but in the end Zmei won the match.

13th fight:
Chris_Flannery - Jonny
Both are very experienced boxers and been training alot. Who will win this match.

[15:28:44] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 15
[15:28:44] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 19

Jonny took advantage of the fact that Chris was distracted for a short moment when someone in the crowd was calling his name. Too bad. But well done Jonny.

14th fight:
RickJames - Triangle
Both fighters come from respectable families. That is visible when they enter the arena. The assistants in the corners cheer for their fighters.

[15:32:26] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 18
[15:32:26] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 2

With an almost knock out RickJames won this last match.

Ladyfighter steps to the microphone and thanks the crowd for coming tonight. Tonights matches result in the following results:

Djosefin - bye
Animal - bye
Alastair_Phoenix - MatteoDenaro = 1-5
Philli-Stein - EB = 8-2
D_D - Empty = 19-6
Kismu - Katleina = 16-13
Jumong - EmilioSoldati = 10-13
Chuck_Norris - PriestLogan = 18-2
Ankou - Don_Dimitri = 7-18
TylerDurdenz - -iocaste = 4-18
Vengeance - Zaxxarito = 20-18
Valkyrie - Soda = 15-4
Abel - ThirdSun = 14-8
Zmei - Ayame_ = 12-11
Chris_Flannery - Jonny = 15-19
RickJames - Triangle = 18-2

Which give the following pairing for next fights:

Djosefin - Animal
MatteoDenaro - Philli-Stein
D_D - Kismu
EmilioSoldati - Chuck_Norris
Don_Dimitri - -iocaste
Vengeance - Valkyrie
Abel - Zmei
Jonny - RickJames

See you all soon again.

Ladyfighter

Ayame sits in the dressing rooms, her head in her hands. She is disappointed. Ayame always hates it when she loses a fight. After some time she decides to take a shower and wash off all the disappointment. After all there is more in live than only a boxing fight.

She is showering for a long time , but when she is finished the smile on her face is back. She dries her boday and hair and gets dressed.

When she is at the point of leaving she sees Zmei coming in. She walks towards her opponent and gives a big hug.

Congratz, Zmei, you earned to win, tho it was close. I wish you all the luck in next round. Go for it!

Then Ayame goes back to the hall and sees all have left already. She wals to the office of Ladyfighter and leaves her a note saying

Sweet Lady,

It was great being part of the boxing competition again.

Again you did great in organizing this competition. Thanks for the entertainment you gave us.

Big kiss for you

Then she leaves the office and goes outside, back home....

ThirdSun walks back to his corner badly defeated by the swift and strong Abel

"Abel put up a helluva fight. His father would have loved to do this to MY father. Do I feel he took on his father's grudge? Yes. Do I feel I could've defeated him? Possibly. This is just 1 round. Maybe we will cross paths again one day. Until then... good work Abel. Today you walk away a winner."

Valkyrie walks back to her dressing room elated that she won her first match...she's been training hard lately. She knew that to defeat an opponent like Soda wasn't going to be easy...maybe psyching him out with pre-match banter really worked!! As she walks down the halls she sees Soda.

Hey Soda! Great match out there!! I hope your back is doing alright after it! You put up a great fight, but what was up with your gloves? If you're up for it, let's go grab some cake, then I'll see what I can do about your back

Valkyrie thumps Soda across the back

Dimitri keeps a calm head about it all. He had done well, he had done the best he could and somehow he came out of it the winner. Dimitri makes his way to Ankou and shakes his hand.

You did well today my friend. I got lucky. You'll have to come down the local speak-easy with me and we'll grab a drink sometime.

With that dimitri takes a stand, and makes his way to the catering stand. Damn boxing works up an appetite.

No idea who your friend is, ThirdSun. It never came up in conversation. Although many are still wondering why you always talk in that bold and deep voice like giving yourself an extra importance that is not really needed...

Zaxxarito takes his victors glove and holds it aloft magmanimously.

Brother, your superior stamina defeated me today. May your courage, skill and strength continue to take you through the rounds.

I'm cannot be disappointed by losing to such a worthy opponent.

Hwyl.

Vengeance grins at the crowd as Zaxxarito raises his glove in victory and he begins to think back on the fight.

Music blaring as both men entered the ring, the crowd gasping and yelling from every hit. The final hit before the bell, Vengeance's name being announced to the crowds.

Grabbing Zaxxarito's hand in a firm shake, he begins to speak.

We had a good fight today, Zaxxarito has definitely been my toughest competitor so far and if my future opponents are as tough then I have my work cut out for me. I'll see you all again in the ring versus Valkyrie!

Vengeance then heads to the locker room to shower and mentally prepare himself for the next fight.

Jonny heard the crowd roar around him... He took a sip of water from his trainer and stood up. He tossed his black cloth robe out of the ring and looked at his adversary. He smiled and the bell rang. He cautiously walked towards Chris, always blocking...  Chris layed in two gut shots and Jonny lowered his left arm to block his torso when Chris hit him with a right uppercut... Jonny staggered back and hit the ropes... He was ran into a corner but Chris was getting cocky... Jonny leaned forward and threw a few well placed jabs into Chris's torso.

Then the bell rang.

Jonny went back to his seat with a freshly bloodied face. He had a sip of water and wiped the sweat from his eyes... His trainer whispered something in his ear.

He's getting cocky, Jon. Watch for any break in his defences and take him out.

Jonny nodded and stood up. The bell dinged. It was the second round. He was bloody and Chris was fine, he figured that he'd get K.O.'d this round. He walked forward, and Chris threw in a jab. The blow barely glanced jonny and Jon threw the whole of his body forward and rammed a haymaker straight into Chris's jaw. Chris fell to the ring unconscious and the ref's rushed towards Jonny, He raised his arm and thr crowd roared with applause......

6th fight:
Chuck_Norris - PriestLogan
The audience welcomed Chuck_Norris with a lot of cheering and shouting. Chuck, Chuck, Chuck.
PriestLogan entered the arena pretending he did not hear the crowd. He looks very concentrated. 

[15:05:38] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 18
[15:05:38] <~Ladyfighter> 1d20: 2

Maybe PriestLogan was too concentrated, it was Chuck_Norris who almost immediately knocked him to the ground. 

I mean is it any surprise? That is THE Chuck_Norris after all.