On the afternoon of the 16th, Kwon Asol participated in the main event heavyweight match of Road FC 072 held at the Jangchung Gymnasium in Jung-gu, Seoul, facing Japan's Sekino Taisei.

Originally scheduled to compete against Kwon Asol was the 'Road FC two-division champion' Kim Tae-in, who suffered a knee injury during training on the 14th, causing him to withdraw from the match, prompting Road FC to urgently find a replacement.

At that time, Kwon Asol emerged. It was a difficult choice for Kwon Asol. He had been inactive for 3 to 4 years and there was a significant weight class difference, but he decided to compete for the tournament and his teammates.

Although a one-sided flow was expected, Kwon Asol fiercely countered from the beginning. Despite Sekino's advancing pressure, he retaliated with right hooks and high kicks. The coaches' shouts of 'don't get too close' followed, but Kwon Asol showed a fighting spirit without taking a step back.

In the second round, Kwon Asol actually tried to take the lead by applying pressure first. However, his rapidly declining stamina hindered him. Sekino landed a powerful right uppercut, and Kwon Asol began to shake. Following a series of punches, he eventually fell to the canvas, and Sekino finished the match with ground and pound.

Kim Tae-in, who missed the match due to a knee injury, watched the fight. Unable to hide his regret after witnessing Kwon Asol fight in his stead, he wore a sorry expression.

After the match, Kim Tae-in, holding the microphone, explained, 'Even with a broken hand, I would compete, but three days before the match, I completely tore my knee's inner ligament. Even with painkillers, I was in no condition to fight,' revealing the reason for his withdrawal. He added, 'I feel sorry for ruining the tournament. I apologize to Kwon Asol, the fans, and Sekino Taisei.'

In response, Sekino Taisei said, 'Injuries are unavoidable' and added, 'I will also come back as a better fighter, so let's meet and fight again then. Take good care of your injury.'

Finally, Kim Tae-in expressed, 'I will definitely fight again. I will prepare properly and show you.'

Although he lost, Kwon Asol's bold decision and courage left a deep impression on fans and teammates. Those who attended the event gave him thunderous applause for his challenge that illuminated Road FC 072.

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