Hana Kimura vs. Takako Inoue (WRESTLE-1, 7/2/2017)

WRESTLE-1 - ACE Vol. 6

Hana Kimura vs. Takako Inoue

I thought Takako did a good job leading the rookie, and her work on top was crisp. I liked the STF struggle. Hana also put on a strong showing   her front dropkicks and brainbuster were great as always, and I really enjoyed her selling (oversight to not have her take Takako's stun gun!).

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Hana Kimura vs. Hiroyo Matsumoto (WRESTLE-1, 5/1/2017)

WRESTLE-1 - ACE Vol. 5 (5/1/2017)

Hana Kimura vs. Hiroyo Matsumoto

Hiroyo's opening control segment here wasn't engaging, and I thought Hana's elbow strikes looked weak, but she does bring the fire eventually, and the action starts to pick up. The exchanges towards the end were good.

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Hana Kimura vs. Kagetsu (WRESTLE-1, 2/25/2017)

WRESTLE-1 - ACE Vol. 3 (2/25/2017)

Hana Kimura vs. Kagetsu

This is an exhibition that lasts 5 minutes. Hana wears one of her mother's old attires, which shows off her physique. She gets bumped around and worked over for a good portion of the match before making her comeback as the clock runs out. Kagetsu worked very fast-paced yet so graceful.

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