The following is from our play-by-play coverage of the WWE TLC PPV event:
Asuka went for an armbar right out of the gate, but Emma broke the submission by getting to the bottom rope. They lock up, and Emma worked over her left arm.
Asuka fired up and worked over Emma’s left shoulder. Asuka with a butt ram that popped the crowd. Asuka went for an ankle lock, but Emma got out of it and sent her to the floor. Emma with a drop kick then sent her into the barricade.
Back in the ring, Emma sent Asuka into the turnbuckle and set her upside in the corner and hit a splash for 2. Asuka rolled her up for 2 then caught her with a side kick. Asuka with a series of kicks and a missile drop kick off the middle rope.
Emma hit her in the back and landed a drop kick for 2. Asuka went for the ankle lock and then hit a german suplex. Emma slammed her off the apron and to the floor. Back in the ring, Asuka caught her with a spin kick then locked in the Asuka Lock for the win.
Winner: Asuka.
