Page 41 of Wrestling With Love

The person who didn't give up on her even when she was on the verge of giving up herself.

Was she deserving of this?

“Don't overthink Bambina. Go and win.” Luca's voice brought her back from her thoughts. He gave her a hug, pecked on her forehead and went to stand in the audience.

Diamond rolled her shoulders. Focus.

Soon she was face to face with her opponent—Brianna Carter.

Experienced. Unbeaten.

The bell rang.

Round One

Brianna moved fast.

Diamond barely had time to react before she was forced to the edge of the mat.

Her opponent grabbed her waist, attempting a takedown.

Diamond braced, twisting her hips, using her flexibility to avoid getting slammed down.

Instead, she flipped them both, landing hard on top.

The crowd roared.

"Stay on her!" Vincent’s voice was sharp.

She tried.

But Brianna recovered too quickly, breaking free and shoving Diamond backward.

The round ended before either could gain real control.

Round Two

The second round was brutal.

Brianna came at her with relentless aggression, grabbing her leg and slamming her to the mat.

Pain exploded in Diamond’s ribs.

She barely had time to breathe before she was flipped again, held down.

The ref counted.

She fought—hard.

Five seconds.

She forced a break, barely escaping the pin.

She rolled to her feet, panting.

The round ended.

Brianna had more points.

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