Answer: hadatit

AnswerCrossword Clue
HADATIT

Jumped in gamely

HADATIT

Went to work on each other

HADATIT

Scrapped

HADATIT
Didn't shrink from the challenge
HADATIT
Joined the fight
HADATITBattled
HADATITFought
HADATITStarted fighting
HADATITCame to blows
HADATITJoined the fray