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MMA Junkie’s ‘Knockout of the Month’ for March: A new champ is crowned

BAD MMA News — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:53:15 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from March 2021: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s “Knockout of the Month” award for March. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice. Nominees

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Rizin FF 27: Ayaka Hamasaki edges split-decision verdict to retain super atomweight title in Nagoya

BAD MMA News — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 12:32:23 +0000

Ayaka Hamasaki was pushed to the limit in her rematch against Kanna Asakura , but did just enough to earn the split-decision verdict from the ringside judges as she retained her Rizin FF super atomweight title by the slimmest of margins in Nagoya, Japan. Hamasaki’s title bout with Asakura was the main event of Rizin FF 27, and saw the champion hang on to title after a grueling three round battle at Nippongaishi Hall. After the fight was paused in the opening seconds for an accidental low blow, the action resumed with both women engaging in a wild exchange that eventually saw the action move to the canvas, with the champion on top. Hamasaki (22-3) landed a pair of powerful knees to her downed opponent, but Asakura (18-5) showed her grit by battling to her feet, before picking up the champion and slamming her powerfully into the canvas. Round 2 saw Asakura push the pace as she forced Hamasaki onto her back and set to work from the champion’s guard. But Hamasaki defended well and threatened with an armbar off her back before eventually escaping and returning to her feet.

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Rizin FF 27: Sumo wrestler throws hands, scores fastest knockout in promotional history

BAD MMA News — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:16:55 +0000

The fight card at Rizin FF 27 produced a feast of finishes in Nagoya , Japan, but the fighter who stole the show was heavyweight sumo wrestler Tsuyoshi Sudario , who registered his third straight win in MMA competition with a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it knockout of debutant Kazushi Miyamoto . Sudario (3-0) probably wasn’t looking to score such a fast KO, but Miyamoto (0-1) forced his hand by charging across the ring from the opening bell. Sudario responded by swinging a big right hand that slowed his opponent’s charge, then wound up and unloaded another that landed flush on Miyamoto’s chin and dropped him to the canvas. Miyamoto quickly bounced back up, but was met by another thunderous right that starched him instantly as the referee dived in. The on-screen clock was only at eight seconds when the official intervened to stop the fight, but Rizin’s official social media account stated the win was timed at six seconds, securing Sudario the record for the fastest knockout in promotional history

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Rizin FF 27 live results

BAD MMA News — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 08:25:19 +0000

The women’s super atomweight title is on the line as Japanese promotion Rizin FF returns for Rizin FF 27 in Nagoya, Japan. Defending champion Ayaka Hamasaki wil take center stage in the main event when she puts her title on the line against challenger Kanna Asakura . Two-time champ Hamasaki (21-3) captured the promotion’s vacant 108-pound title by defeating Asakura at Rizin FF 14 on New Year’s Eve, 2018, but lost her title to South Korea’s Seo Hee Ham in her third title defense at Rizin FF 20 a year later. Hamasaki bounced back with a submission victory over Tomo Maesawa at Rizin FF 22 to set up another shot at the vacant title at Rizin FF 26, where she submitted Miyuu Yamamoto in the first round via leg scissors to reclaim the title. Now Hamasaki will take on Asakura (18-4) once again, with the challenger heading into the rematch riding a four-fight winning streak. Since her defeat to Hamasaki in 2018, Asakura has defeated Alesha Zappitella, Jayme Hinshaw, Mizuki Furuse and Ai Shimizu to push her back to the top of the contender list at 108 pounds.

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Rizin FF 27: Ayaka Hamasaki, Kanna Asakura set for title rematch in Nagoya

BAD MMA News — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:31:22 +0000

Japanese promotion Rizin FF has announced eight bouts for its next event, with a battle for the women’s super atomweight title at the top of the card. Rizin FF 27 takes place Sunday, March 21 at Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya, Japan. The event streams live via Rizin Live PPV. Topping the list of confirmed bouts is a super atomweight title rematch between defending champion Ayaka Hamasaki and former foe Kanna Asakura . Two-time champ Hamasaki (21-3) captured the promotion’s vacant 108-pound title by defeating Asakura at Rizin FF 14 on New Year’s Eve, 2018, but lost her title to South Korea’s Seo Hee Ham in her third title defense at Rizin FF 20 a year later. Hamasaki bounced back with a submission victory over Tomo Maesawa at Rizin FF 22 to set up another shot at the vacant title at Rizin FF 26, where she submitted Miyuu Yamamoto in the first round via leg scissors to reclaim the title.

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