Kzy vs Masaaki Mochizuki - Dragon Gate Kotoka Road To Final - Day 5, February 7th:
One of the biggest thing that I look in a match is the resemblance of a big match feel. It’s not necessary because some matches can wow you but to have that aura around it is a special thing to have. And this match had that in abundance. Loads of build going into this match, Kzy slowly climbing up on the card in the past year being that underdog that is getting closer and closer to the title. Kzy pinning Mochizuki with his famous flash pin few weeks before this. They incorporate the build really well, especially towards the end. The match was excellent. Mochizuki’s work on Kzy’s ribs was incredible, very simple stuff like pressing on the rubs, giving it intense pressure. Restricted breathing and damaging the area for his dangerous kicks. Kzy working on the neck, weakening it to make his flash pins much more effective along with his elbow smash. Both selling the work really well. The ending was fantastic as well. Many close falls with the flash pins, including the one that Kzy pinned Mochi with few weeks earlier mixed with great striking sequences from Mochi. Eventually ending with Mochizuki turning the tables on Kzy after one too many flash pins with one of his own getting the win. Fantastic match. Totally worth the rewatch. My current MOTY.
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