4. Miyu Yamashita vs. Mirai Maiumi
The ground skills shown by these two in the first half were amazing. The guard pass and submission transitions were exciting to watch. Miyu's Germans from the ground were so good. I want to see more. I look forward to future matches between these two.
***3/4
6. Hikari Noa vs. Miu Watanabe
The Tokyo Princess Cup ended 2 months ago. Hikari-Miu is a singles match that matches up with the best of that tournament. Even though there's nothing on the line, there's a sense that this match means something to Hikari and Miu. Both were able to show what they've cultivated over the 20 months leading to this point.
****
8. Princess of Princess Championship: Shoko Nakajima (c) vs. Misao
V3 is the best defense in Shoko’s reign so far. Misao was a menacing presence, looking to inflict grievous bodily harm. Misao put to use the Pentagon Jr. arm crank in an assault on Shoko’s arm, in addition to other brutal methods of attack. Shoko’s fighting spirit, and bumping and timing, was excellent.
****1/4
