6. 5STAR Grand Prix 2021 Blue Stars: AZM vs. Utami Hayashishita
This was an exciting and fun burst of action. There was nothing more to it than that; the two did their moves well, and there were some sharp counters. However, the finish felt abrupt and not well built up enough.
***1/4
7. 5STAR Grand Prix 2021 Blue Stars: Saya Kamitani vs. Takumi Iroha
At the GP press conference, Kamitani spoiled Iroha's surprise participation and that was referenced here with Kamitani apologizing at the start before launching a surprise attack. This was a great match, stylistically they made an interesting pairing. Iroha was powerful and cool on offense and Kamitani had compelling energy and fighting spirit as usual. The ending was not ideal, but everything that preceded it was amazing.
***3/4
8. 5STAR Grand Prix 2021 Red Stars: Himeka vs. Momo Watanabe
A tense match where it really felt like they were putting forth a strong effort. It was a heavyweight style match with thicker sluggers going at it and working over their respective damaged backs. Momo countering strikes with timely kicks always looks so cool. Himeka's targeted attack on Momo's waist included a brutal shove into the edge of the ring which Momo sold like she got the wind knocked out of her.
****1/4
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