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Ayaka Hamasaki Takes Split Verdict Over Kanna Asakura, Retains Title at Rizin 27

Recent News on Sherdog.com | March 21, 2021

Related Topics: Ayaka Hamasaki, Rizin Fighting Federation, Kanna Asakura, Kazuki Tokudome, Takasuke Kume, Yuki Ito, Nippon Gaishi Hall, Seigo Yamamoto, Pancrase

After an intense war, Ayaka Hamasaki (@kk331ayaka) retains her belt against Kanna Asakura (@a_kanna_)!#RIZIN #MMA #Kickboxing #RIZIN27 pic.twitter.com/mFTMPN60OA

— RIZIN FF English (@rizin_English) March 21, 2021

Though the rematch was more difficult than the first fight, Ayaka Hamasaki nonetheless seems to have Kanna Asakura’s number.

Hamasaki retained her atomweight crown with a split-decision triumph over Asakura in the Rizin Fighting Federation 27 headliner at Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday. The reigning champion had previously faced Asakura at Rizin 14 in December 2018, winning via second-round armbar.

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