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In her GLEAT days, she competed in singles and tag team matches under UWF rules, but this is Tora Ryu Kiyoka's first UWF rules match in the Stardom ring. This is also Sakura Aya's first time under these rules. Like Tora Ryu, Sakura is also skilled at kicking, so will we see a new side of her? Or will Tora Ryu use her experience to her advantage and defeat Sakura?
Tora Ryu offers a handshake, and Sakura accepts. Tora Ryu and Sakura threaten each other with high kicks. Sakura throws a low kick, and Tora Ryu throws a low kick back. After an exchange of low kicks, Tora Ryu threatens with palm strikes from both sides. They exchange middle kicks, and Tora Ryu throws a series of kicks followed by a high kick. Sakura goes down. Tora Ryu throws a series of strikes, and Sakura tries to take her down with a tackle. Tora Ryu endures and escapes, and Sakura attempts another tackle. Tora Ryu grabs Sakura's neck and takes mount. Sakura escapes and trips Tora Ryu, but Tora Ryu reverses and takes mount again, throwing a series of strikes. Tora Ryu grabs Sakura's arm and tries to apply a triangle choke. Sakura breaks free and attempts an armbar. Tora-ryu breaks free and goes for the arm. When he goes for the armbar, Sakura escapes. Sakura is down and escaped, with 1 point remaining. Tora-ryu lands a series of knees and drives Sakura into the corner. Sakura goes down. Tora-ryu gets caught in a middle kick but takes the fight to the ground. Tora-ryu's neckbreaker takes Sakura down. Sakura gets up at the 9 count, but only has 1 point remaining. Tora-ryu applies a sleeper hold. Sakura breaks free and lands a knee followed by a high kick, taking Tora-ryu down. Sakura unleashes a flurry of strikes, then a suplex to the rear, attempts an armbar, and goes for a triangle choke. Tora-ryu escapes. Sakura unleashes a flurry of strikes, and Tora-ryu retaliates with a combination of kicks before applying an Achilles lock. Sakura gives up, and Tora-ryu wins.
Koryu: "Sakura, thank you for fighting in my ring today. I still have a long way to go, but I want to fight you again and again."
As Koryu extends her hand for a handshake, Sakura stands up and slaps her hand.
Koryu: "This has motivated me again."