6. 5STAR Grand Prix 2018 Block B: Natsuko Tora vs. Tam Nakano
Great slugfest, these two brought the fire and raw emotion. The opening was ugly, in a good way, they're tussling, covered in streamers, beating the hell out of each other. Tam has been having captivating singles performances lately, I wouldn't mind seeing her get a run with one of the belts.
***3/4
7. 5STAR Grand Prix 2018 Block B: Jungle Kyona vs. Utami Hayashishita
This was basically an upgraded version of Utami's debut match. Great layout, pacing and some excruciating submission struggles. Kyona's been having such a great run in this tournament.
****
8. 5STAR Grand Prix 2018 Block A: Hazuki vs. Momo Watanabe
Another great timeout draw on this show, it hardly felt like they were killing time, and the soldout Shinkiba crowd gave it good atmosphere. I liked the intense urgency from Hazuki, she was unrelenting with her rabid offense. Momotaro holds up her end of the bargain with punishing reprisals.
****
