Rage uses her rapidly developing wrestling prowess to pin and control Laila the entire match despite giving up size. Very few have been able to control Laila the way Rage does. She even finds time to smile and victory pose for camera while she is on top. Rage uses full-nelson-bodyscissors combinations, excruciating body triangles, headscissors and more to dominate Laila physically in an impressive fashion. However, Laila is one of the toughest wrestlers who have ever stepped foot on Fight Pulse mats, and she withstands the pain inflicted onto her by Rage like a true warrior that she is.

FW-97 is an intense battle of wills, with Rage maintaining control and dominating Laila physically, and Laila defending against submissions with pure heart and determination.

Match outline: introductory interviews, staredown, the match itself (31 minutes), concluding interviews.