Akashi Tanikaze vs Daisuke Kamiya

Daisuke arrived at the arena a bit earlier than usual that day. What took place the other day she wanted some time to think. She saw the ring being set up and tried to visualize what all would look like later that evening. As it came time for her to get physically ready, Kei meanwhile stopped by where Akashi was getting ready and knocked on the door, only there to wish her well in her match tonight and to be supportive.

Daisuke knew that with what she has learned she could stand up well against Akashi but going into things here she was the underdog. She looked at herself in the mirror, she believed in herself but there was something she was looking for, and half looking at it for a minute and a half she found it and smiled. One of the staff came in and told her that she'd be up soon. She thanked him for the info but told him that Akashi can go out first. After he left Sion came up to her.

"You ready?"
"Ready as I'll ever be."

The lights dimmed and the twang of the Shamisen began to play. The crowd erupted as Akashi Tanikaze burst forth from behind the arena. She raised her fist high in the air. This would be her first bout since winning the title Her belt was slung across her shoulders and she wore her traditional spotted mawashi sash and forest green sports bra. Today was a non-title match but Akashi still felt she had a lot to prove. her record was strong. She had fought and clawed her way tot he top, she hadn't lucked into the title but some felt she still wasn't a worthy champion. She would make sure to prove to everyone that she was a great champ!

She climbed into the ring And raised her fist once more. She then handed her belt over to the referee and began to perform her ring cleansing sumo ritual in pantomime before going to her corner and stretching as she awaited her opponent.

As Akashi went out there, Daisuke took a moment to remember the last match she had just recently against her cousin. Reminding her that she can come out on top against even the most well known competitors. Still there was major differences between Tai and Akashi, but still she believed in herself when she made the initial challange to Akashi, and it was just that little extra bit of reassurance that she can do it. Even though this would be her toughest test to date she knew she could do it.


Sion took a glance at a monitor near by that showed Akashi preparing in the ring. He knew what she brought to the table, but knew Daisuke would still do well. After giving her some last minute reminders of what was awaiting her out they heard Akashi's theme fading. There was a few seconds of nothing and he looked into Daisuke's eyes and smiled at her, she did too. "Let's go."


As Final Countdown started up Daisuke did some final stretching behind the entryway and when she was ready she closed her eyes and counted down silently as the song did as well. After '1' she opened them and had a determined look and headed out there.


She did catch a small glance of the belt as she made her way around the ringside area. It wasn't on the line in this one but to her it didn't matter as her future here in a way was at stake. Facing Akashi so soon in her young AFW career nobody would have seen coming, but knew anything less than a strong outing wouldn't help her chances of advancing. She didn't come in just wanting to do well, she wanted to win. Title or no title she knew this would be a match that would make or break her physically and mentally.

Sion whispers something to her as she finishes testing out the ropes then steps to the outside and Daisuke looks over at Akashi and walks towards her. She has that determined look on her face, but does offer a small handshake before it would officially get underway.

Akashi watched with a confident smile as Daisuke came down the arena ramp. She was really excited for this match. She eyed Daisuke and watched her speak with her friends and prepare for the match. When Daisuke stepped forward, Akashi put on a determined face and stepped forward as well. She did not meet her at first though, instead she stepped about half way and stiffened up to bow deeply to Daisuke before lifting herself up and taking asingle stride to grasp Daisuke's tightly, giving it a firm shakke while looking her in the eyes. "Good luck. But I'm not going easy even if the Title's not on the line." She said as she went back to the corner to await the bell.

Dai acknowledged the bow, she would have given one as well but Akashi came closer before the thought could process, still she accepted the hand. "I excepted as much." not wanting things to be half-assed during a non-title situation. She hears the bell and looks really anxious to get things going as it sounds.

Even though he wasn't in the ring, anything Daisuke was feeling Sion was as well.

When she was in her corner, Akashi squatted down and put her hand down on the ground as though she were a football player. Her other hand rested on her knee and she stared with determination at Daisuke. When the bell clanged, Akashi douched her other fist to the ground and bolted forward, letting out a cry as she ran at Daisuke, not waiting a moment to even feel the girl out. As she approached she threw her hand out to try and land a hand strike at Daisuke's chest and push her back.

Daisuke saw Akashi charging at her and only one thought entered her head and she dropped down, almost not in time as Akashi's hand connected with a good amount of her air and as she went down she went for drop toe hold. Sion looked on and really taken by how Akashi chose to start things off. 'This is going to be interesting.' He thought.

Akashi grinned when she felt a piece of her palm connect with Diasuke. She knew that her charge was something that was both predictable and somewhat easy to block. Anyone who watched even one match of hers knew it was coming but her pride as a Sumo would not let her do otherwise. Plus, she knew that it was a fierce spectacle to behold and like the mighty samurai of yore, hoped to catch her enemy off guard in that momentary lapse of thought.

But even before she could celebrate a small victory, she felt her foot grabbed as she slammed against the mat with a soft, 'oof' Cursing Daisuke's agility as she was momentarily stunned.

When Daisuke heard Akashi making contact with the mat only one thing made sense, not let up. While it wouldn't be uncommon to allow an opponent to get back up after something like that this early, she knew she couldn't miss out on a chance if it presented itself nor give her a chance to recover and make it go to waste. Right after Daisuke heard Akashi oofing and saw where she was she literally jumped on her and grabbed the leg she locked up in the previous take down and attempt to put her a half crab.

Akashi felt Daisuke going for the half crab. Her muscles tensed up as her leg was stretched but it was too early for her to start getting worn down bya submission. She would try and squirm and turn her body so that she was on her back. If she could, she would try and plant her free foot against Daisuke's ass and shove with all her might.