Hazuki vs. Unagi Sayaka (Stardom, 10/30/2021)

Stardom (10/30/2021)

Hazuki vs. Unagi Sayaka

A great back and forth. The result was as expected, but it was a very intriguing match between the red and white belt challengers before Kawasaki. Unagi has established a great structure and flow to the way she carries out her unique offense, and Hazuki showed her signature intensity. ***1/2

Akane Fujita vs. Maya Yukihi (Ice Ribbon, 5/9/2021)

Ice Ribbon - #1117 in SKIP City (5/9/2021)

FantastICE Championship #1 Contendership: Akane Fujita vs. Maya Yukihi

Solid main event. It had the potential to be better, but it didn't quite deliver. Akane is a glutton for punishment and has good striking power, but she doesn't have much personality so her underdog performance wasn't very compelling. Yukihi kept the match interesting with her varied and flashy attacks. ***1/4

Ami Miura vs. Ai Houzan (Sendai Girls, 11/23/2021)

Sendai Girls (11/23/2021)

Jaja Uma Tournament - Quarter Finals: Ami Miura vs. Ai Houzan

Good lively back and forth. Although it was short, it was high energy, with both showcasing their unique skills and seeming eager to leave an impression on the audience. Miura's dropkick was like a shotgun blast. And Ai showed great movement and fundamentals. ***1/2

Ibuki Hoshi vs. Maya Yukihi (Ice Ribbon, 5/29/2021)

Ice Ribbon - #1122 (5/29/2021)

Ibuki Hoshi vs. Maya Yukihi

Great match, as expected from the names involved. Both were hitting hard, and Ibuki always puts on an energetic performance. There is an exciting velocity and impact to her attacks. Maya's work on top was also really great. ***1/2

Tsukasa Fujimoto vs. Tsukushi Haruka (Ice Ribbon, 11/13/2021)

 Ice Ribbon - #1157 ~ Ota Ward General Gymnasium (11/13/2021)

ICExInfinity Championship: Tsukasa Fujimoto (c) vs. Tsukushi Haruka

This was almost the perfect "Fujimoto-Tsukushi" match. Everything that makes them great wrestlers was on display and they used all of their best moves. There was intense brawling, great technique and speed, and many great counters. Tsukushi dominated most of the match and seemed to be better than the champion in every way, countering or withstanding Fujimoto's big offense, including kicking out of the Japanese Ocean Cyclone Suplex. ****1/4