Hanakaku

Synopsis

Andou Hanaka wanted to become stronger because she thought she couldn't protect her friend from bullies. Now as she enters high school, she seeks to enter many of the martial arts clubs in her school. Unfortunately for her, many of the clubs reject her due to her frail and small size. She just wants to be stronger, but is it going to be impossible for her? All of this changes as she encounters her classmate Yoshino "Koha" Koharu. Koha introduces Hanaka to the world of MMA. Hanaka learns that martial arts is designed to make the weak stronger. Her aspirations of becoming stronger may come true as she ventures into the world of mixed martial arts. (Source: MangaHelpers)

I really enjoy reading this and wish it went longest. It’s a good classic underdog about someone starting as a zero and throughout the story she became strong, sure she didn't end the series as the strongest but Hanaka is on her way there. I like how the story doesn't shy away from how brute the fight gets, seeing the characters get punched was really uncomfortable, it’s a good way. I really wish we get to see other fights. The series could have gotten off longest as we see more characters and see Hanaka learn more and stronger through more fights until she gets to thatfight. I still enjoy it.