Answer: rassled

AnswerCrossword Clue
RASSLED

Went at it, so to speak (atlernate spelling)

RASSLED

Fought like Dan'l Boone

RASSLED

Fought, Dogpatch-style

RASSLED
Fought on a mat, to some
RASSLED
Went at it, so to speak
RASSLEDFought, on the TV screen: Slang.
RASSLEDFought agin
RASSLEDGrappled, rural-style