Better keep up: Hinoka Taiyo vs Tifa Lockhart

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Tifa was looking to get the lead early in this match. She was poised to do that after sending Hinoka to the ropes, looking to capitalize on it in anyway that she could.

Tifa with sending Hinoka to the ropes would follow right behind her. Looking to hit her with a big move once she hit the ropes. Though something she was not expecting, was Hinoka jumping onto the ropes instead of hitting them. Hinoka had other things in mind, taking flight was she would jump backwards turning around coming at Tifa with a flying lariat. Unexpected was one of the things Tifa would say now. But Hinoka had connected her flying lariat on Tifa bringing them both crashing down to the mat.

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Barely a minute into this match and Hinoka already was looking to show off her arsenal of aerial moves. Springboarding off the ropes was her usual means of flying due to always being close by. It may have been advisable to fend her off in the centre where her main niche was less applicable.

It required quick footwork and dexterity to pull off perfect jumps, otherwise Hinoka would have collided into the ropes or even slip out of the ring. Having timed movements and hopping around before Tifa could rush in, both ladies were hurled into the mat at blurring speed. "Gahhhhh..." Despite being initiator of this move, Hinoka was the only one who shown any verbal reaction by landing on her hip after connecting the lariat. Rolling to a kneeling position, some wondered who was actually more damaged by the move.

Punching the canvas, Hinoka tried pulling herself back to stand while Tifa literally lied next to her. Turning around to face the dark haired wrestler's body, the reckless warrior jumped up into the air once more. As she dropped down, Hinoka raised up her right arm and sliced the air in a downwards diagonal fashion, hoping to hit the shoulder area for a Kesagiri Chop drop

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Tifa definitely wasn't expecting Hinoka to pull out the high flying moves so early on. Easily catching her off guard and firmly planting herself and Hinoka on the mat. Though Tifa didn't make much of it damage wise, if anything Hinoka made more of a scene even though it was her own move. Not looking good now Tifa would have to think of something fast. Since she knew full well that Hinoka was going to come in fast.

Just like she expected Hinoka rolled over to the side on her knee. Taking a quick second to look at Tifa, being extra reckless Hinoka jumped into the air aiming to hit Tifa in the shoulder with a Kesagiri Chop drop. Not one to stay down, Tifa would roll out of harms way. Letting Hinoka's elbow hit nothing but the mat. Whether or not the miss did damage didn't matter. Tifa would get herself back up and move onto Hinoka. Aiming to get to her back, wrapping her arms around Hinoka midsection. Lets see you fly now Tifa would say as she lifted the red headed wrestler up, and backwards for a german suplex.

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Hinoka didn't think of looking at Tifa's face for signs of movement to see if pursuing this move was actually a safe option. At first she had no reason to fear since the opposition was definitely lying beneath her. These attacks being flashy as they are did draw massive attention from the stands, especially being used so excessively and early in this match. It was like witnessing an angry boar stampeding.

Unable to foresee the sudden roll, Hinoka still swung her hand downwards only to strike the bare mat. "URGAHHHHHH!" Growling like a wild beast while clutching her vibrating arm in a kneeling position. The botched chop led to an immobilised middleweight lying on the floor, completely exposed to whatever her foe might bring to the table. Her body jumped upon having arms envelop around the midsection. Before she could flip or mule kick out of this hold, the redhead suddenly flew out of her control. "Ahhhhhhh....AUGHHHHHHHH!" Landing on her neck with a thud and legs sticking upwards, only falling if Tifa would let go.

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Sure Tifa wasn't as fast as Hinoka. But Tifa wasn't slow either, or hurt enough to allow herself to be hit by Hinoka's highflying style. With a quick roll and in one fluid motion. Hinoka had been lifted up by Tifa and backwards for a German Suplex. Surely showing the strength she has to her opponent.

Not wanting to waste her momentum, Tifa would let go of Hinoka. Prompting Hinoka to fall to her side, Tifa would set herself on one knee before going to Hinoka. Trying to stand her up, putting the two in somewhat of a clinch position. Tifa would take the close quarters advantage and send two knees to Hinoka's stomach. Afterwards she would look to throw Hinoka into the corner.

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Besides Hinoka's specialty, her other combats traits had a lot to be desired. Not that she was fragile as glass or unable to throw punches, just that in her point of view she felt it was only average, thus leading to Hinoka overworking herself sometimes and ignore focusing on niches, believing it was considered the option of failure. She grumbled while being rolled around the ring by Tifa before landing on her neck as a result of the German Suplex. "Urghhhh!" Down but not out for the count permanently.

She would have definitely kicked out a pinfall, so Tifa was wise to let the redhead topple and break for a bit. Since she needed a little bit of time before returning to a stand, the brawler initiated contact again and picked her up. "AUGHHHHHHH!" Eyes popping out and coughing from two knees penetrating her stomach. Stunned once again, Hinoka was shoved into a corner like she was light as feather, gasping once again from another collision. For now she could only remain crouched and strategize while in the corner.

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(Alright, things are looking good now) Tifa would tell herself after a good turn of events. Promptly sending her knees to Hinoka would work wonders in pacifying her. Case and point when Hinoka hit the corner just like Tifa wanted. If the match was turned into somewhat of a brawl, there was no doubt in Tifa's mind that she would end out on top.

Back to the match though, taking a moment to herself. Tifa would raise an arm to the audience looking for their cheers. Cheers she would get in spades, now with that out of the way Tifa would pull a Hinoka. Now Tifa isn't one to be risky, but if Hinoka was doing them surely Tifa had to also. Running at the red head hoping to spear Hinoka while she was in the corner.

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Hinoka's chances weren't looking particular favourable right now. Self-inflicted damage and being on the receiving end of multiple attacks, still feeling her arm and stomach throbbing thanks to earlier events. "Is that it?" Sending a message to her opponent that she wasn't fazed at all, in contrast to her actual state. "Come on! I can take anything you give! I am right here!" Shouting wasn't necessary to coax Tifa into approaching anyway.

What was she going to do to prevent her body colliding into the steel? Drop and roll so Tifa would be punished for her own charge? That seemed a bit situational in her eyes. She was going to face the storm's eyes head on. Only crouching down temporarily, Hinoka pressed against the ropes to pull her entire body upwards. Before Tifa can pull off the tackle, the redhead hoped to interrupt by shoving both feet into her face, nudging the brawler away. If this would successfully stun the other wrestler, Hinoka would grasp the ropes again, pulling her even higher, scaling the turnbuckle until reaching the top. She was noticeably a bit unsteady at first, but proceed by jumping off the top towards the standing Tifa. Bending backwards to strike her with two soles once again for an attempted. missile dropkick

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Message received or not Tifa wasn't one to listen in onto people's taunts or ploys to get her to attack. Nonetheless with Hinoka's shouting Tifa continued her move looking to plant herself on Hinoka's midsection.

Though it looked like Hinoka had everything planned out, as Tifa came in with her approach. Hinoka lowered herself only to bring herself up along with her legs to nudge Tifa away. Tifa trying to stop on the dime could not eliminate all of the speed she had created. Hence taking some damage from the maneuver.

Not letting it rest there Hinoka would scale the ropes as quickly as she could, jumping to Tifa landing a missile dropkick onto her. Gah Tifa would grunt as she was knocked back. Rolling backwards though not looking to be caught down. Now on one knee

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Hinoka was almost 100% bite and only aimed to show off that jaw. Her opponent didn't have any second thoughts about charging, allowing the rest of the plan to proceed smoothly.

Thrusting her legs like a pair of naginatas, she prodded Tifa with sufficient force to nudge her away. It was too close to call, considering the stunned woman considered changing gears upon a new sight in front of her. Nonetheless, this proved to be the window of opportunity Hinoka desired for as she was able to muster enough energy to perform her missile dropkick.

Judging by Tifa's response, the redhead certainly made a massive impression as she luckily didn't land on her tailbone upon reaching the mat. However this still wasn't enough for her, noticing that the other woman wasn't laying down. Pressing hands against the mat to pull herself back to a standing position, Hinoka turned around and ran for the ropes, intentionally seeking a rebound. Having gained a speed boost, she hurdled towards the kneeling brawler and leapt without needing a high elevation, trying to bring her down with a flying clothesline.