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Tomoka Inaba of God's Eye has held her ground. She will face Akira Tetsu in an official Red Stars A match. With a record of 2 wins and 3 losses so far, Tomoka cannot afford another loss
Tetsuya took the lead with a sudden pinning technique and a relentless attack. However, Tetsuya used his signature submission holds to break the momentum and retaliated with a soccer ball kick and a face lock
After enduring Tetsu's face choke, face wash, neck chop, and knee strike, Tomoka's spinning kick after a knee lift landed perfectly. She secured the three-count victory over the sprawled Tetsu
This brings their record to 3 wins and 3 losses, bringing them to an even score. Although their chances of advancing on their own have already been eliminated, if they can achieve a draw or better against Rinami in their final official match at the Sapporo tournament on August 9th, they still have a chance to advance to the final tournament, depending on the results of other matches
[Tomoka Inaba's comments] Since Akira's debut, we've fought quite a few times, both in tag team and singles matches, and she used to be an opponent I could easily beat, but now she's no longer an opponent I can easily defeat. Every single blow she delivers is heavy, and I've said this many times before, but I love those determined eyes of hers. I really love the feelings and emotions that come through those eyes. Today was pretty tough. The damage is brutal. When I think about how much the young wrestlers in Stardom, and Akira herself, have grown, I feel like I can't fall behind either.
[Tetsu Akira's Story] Damn, I lost. Hey, Inaba Tomoka! You're pretty tough. I mean, you competed in your own tournament yesterday, and then you came to Hokkaido. I can't believe it. I really respect your toughness and straightforwardness. But I haven't given up on you, so don't think this is the end. Next time we meet, I'll be an even scarier Akira and I'll fight you!