Prime Vampire keeps fleeing from Supernatural Smackdown

I tried SO HARD to prevent my game from updating, but I think it did so automatically when I wasn't paying attention or something and I am so frustrated.

I am trying to play an enemies to lovers with my vampire and werewolf, but want them to have at least ONE supernatural smackdown before they start romancing each other. However, no matter how much I train my vampire, he keeps fleeing from the werewolf anytime the smackdown is triggered. I am at my whits end and don't know what to do. I am willing to use cheats, mods, ANYTHING to get this to work.

Is this a bug others have experienced? Is there any work around? I appreciate any help or advice!