Pia Miller vs Raica Oliveira

Pia:
(34, 5’9, 3:5 BBU, SIRENs)


Raica:
(34, 5’10, 1:0 BBU, Free Agent)


BEFORE:
On the other SIRENs match on the card, Pia Miller still struggling to find her footing in the division, with a shock loss at the beginning of the year to a rookie, of all people. Now, at the end of 2018, she finds herself facing off against another promising new girl in Raica Oliveira. She needs to win this fight in order to prove that she has what it takes to continue this career in the ring.

“Raica’s only had one fight under her belt, so I like my chances here,” Pia speaking in her native language, knowing that this time, Oliveira also understands everything she’s saying. “Frankly, it doesn’t matter that we’re the same height, age or speak the same language. I’m not showing her any mercy tonight.”

Raica’s an athletic specimen as the model makes her way out from behind the curtains herself, waving to the fans. The newbie still hasn’t been tainted with a loss thus far, so it’s rare to see such brimming enthusiasm as she makes her way down the ramp.

“I’m just happy to be here,” Raica responding in kind, trying to maintain her smile. “Despite what Pia just said, I’m looking forward to testing myself in a second fight.”

Girls actually touching gloves when requested by the ref. There’s some rivalry in the exchange, for sure, but at least it’s friendly. HERE we go with ten rounds of Lightweight action!

ROUND 1:
Right away, the relative newcomer’s getting outworked and out-maneuvered by the veteran girl, with Pia displaying plenty of energy moving all about the ring and hounding her with punches. Raica’s like a fish out of water by comparison as she struggles to deal with her confidence, trying to deal with Pia’s attacks and consequently not launching many of them on her own. All part of Pia’s plan as she shimmies left then right, throwing a flurry here then mixing up with side-swings to the body there. It does the trick: Raica’s battered about and driven across the extent of the ring, her body in particular receiving the brunt of the punishment. End of three minutes and she earns a much-needed breather for her efforts to stay alive, though if the rest of this fight will be any indication, it’s not boding well for the rookie.

ROUND 2:
Pia resumes her up-tempo dance around Raica and starts badgering her guard with punches from the get-go, but Raica’s corner catching on quickly and mid-round already advising their girl to do likewise. Raica taking a risk here by exposing herself to more punches, but it’s the only way to hurt her opponent, she resolves. She blocks a one-two combo from Miller before disturbing her tempo with a hook out of nowhere aimed at the head, and it takes Pia’s quick reflexes to weave out of the way of incoming traffic in the nick of time. There's a stunned look on Pia's face that this upstart is even capable of throwing a punch like that! Her foe’s widened eyes speak volumes as Raica gets the confidence booster she needed. Brazilian now coming forward more confidently and throwing more shots into the body, doing some damage by the end of this round. Looks like Pia might be getting the fight she’s looking for after all!

ROUND 3:
First minute and damned if Miller’s gonna lose her lead just like that. She throws caution to the wind and charges, meeting Raica mid-way and then SWINGING for the fences! Raica shocked by the sudden aggression but dealing with it quite well with her closed guard. Pia like a madwoman all of a sudden as she jams her gloves into the forearms and stuffs more leather into the body as and when she can, but she’s making a whole boatload of other mistakes if she thinks this wanton attack is sustainable. Soon enough, Raica starts biting back: short but sweet punches landing on the lips are hard enough to give Pia some pause. The exchange gets so bad that Miller's left squealing at the last moment when another hard jab cuts her lip, sending her stumbling backwards. Too late for Raica to clean her out, however, as the bell rings and it only foreshadows the action to come: Pia hurt, yes, but judging from the intense look of hatred she shoots back at Raica from across the ring, she’s mad and not about to take this insult lying down.

ROUND 4:
Raica bracing herself for the worse onslaught ever this fight, keeping her arms closed over the head and chest when the bell rings. But Pia's charge never comes. Pia’s face still contorted in anger but it’s a controlled rage, as the Siren advances on this lamb for slaughter. Raica feels the effects of the first shots that land hard on her arms, then piercing her body, stunning from their sheer power put behind each one throw. She starts jabbing back, but the Siren’s keeping her distance and only lunges in to strike with targeted blows. It does the trick of trapping Raica in one corner as she takes the brunt of her foe’s fury. Slowly, her body getting broken down as more straight punches slam inwards, and a fifth shot STUNS the poor girl as she’s bent over in half! Is it enough to pause the proceedings?? YES IT IS - Raica can’t help but collapse to both knees, folded over with both arms hugging her delicate body! KNOCKDOWN for Pia Miller!

Impressive display of targeted boxing from the Siren as she takes in this small victory with raised hands and a pump of her arms. It’s not over yet, however, with Oliveira painstakingly rising back to one knee, then the other, hands still caressing her bruised tummy as though coaxing it to rise up with her. Pia taking the round here but perhaps it's not the full victory she was expecting. We head into the middle round to see if Raica can turn things around!

ROUND 5:
Newbie having trouble straightening up as the body abuse proves too much for her! She barely makes it out of corner when Pia’s already barreling forward to finish her off! More token shots into the arms protecting her body, but a subsequent HOOK to the face staggers the new girl hard and sends her sprawling onto the top rope with a deep grunt. Pia staying on her every step of the way, rocking more shots to the body left right unadulterated for a good ten seconds, before deciding to put the poor girl out of her misery: a FINAL hook to the face sends Raica spiraling down onto her side - this time she stays motionless! It’s over!

Official Decision: Pia Miller defeats Raica Oliveira via KO5 in body-busting fashion!

AFTER:
Another good show from the SIRENs’ team as Pia stakes her claim in the division. She needs to move up to better competition, however, if she’s ever going to be taken seriously as a challenger.

Raica suffering her first loss, but the young model still has a bright future ahead of her, both inside and outside the ring. Hopefully, she decides to climb back in one day and have her revenge!