Mai Sakurai vs. MIRAI

[6.0] "The last 4 minutes were really good but the rest of the match kinda bored me, Mai Sakurai did a really good showcase here. Mirai didn't convinced me too much but sometimes happens."

[7.0] "A good match between two of the most consistent performers on the Marigold roster. It starts a little slow, but the back half really kicks into a different gear. Loved the finish, Sakurai's STF is great. MiRAI might have the best lariat in the world. Not the greatest match ever, and one I'm sure they could and eventually will top, but just a really enjoyable match. 3.5 stars."

[10.0] "Fantastic match, easily their peak encounter so far. Both Mai and MIRAI wrestled with urgency and intensity that made this feel like a real turning point in the tournament. The near falls after the top rope Glorious Driver and MIRAI's lariats had the crowd hooked, and the STF finish came off huge."

[8.0] "Really good match between the two friends and former tag partners. Mai finally defeats Mirai for the first time in her career. Putting her down with the STF while Mirai fades our but never taps. Well worked, and hopefully leads into a future title fight"

[8.0] "A really good match carried by the bond between the tag MiraiSaku tag partners. MIRAI has always been the better wrestler but Mai Sukurai has spettep up tremondously to achieve success by herself, winning the UN championship that had evaded MIRAI at Marigold's beginning. While MIRAI still dominate Mai on athleticism and natural wrestling skills, the gap is getting narrow and Mai use her familiarity with her opponent to conter her. She eventually managed to lock the STF and MIRAI pass out, the latter's reaction is fantastic as she wakes up suddenly, jumping for the ropes as she had not realized was happened. Her expression as the realization sinks in are wonderful, first shock and as she cries in disbelief then the emotion as she sees that her partner has reach the point where she can beat her with a technique she worked to master by herself and is now as much a rival as a tag partner."

[9.0] "Mai Sakurai vs MIRAI absolutely delivered. Their chemistry was on point and this felt like the most complete match of their rivalry so far. MIRAI's lariats and power brought the drama, while Mai's counters and submissions kept raising the tension until that huge STF finish. Both came across strong, but Mai's win really solidifies her tournament run. One of the standout matches of the Dream Star GP."

[8.0] "Really good match. Mai and MIRAI went at each other in a variety of ways, nice to see the different moves and submissions they brought out. Going in, I thought this would end in a draw, but to my surprise Mai got the win with the STF. MIRAI once again comes up short in a big match. One of the best matches of the Dream Star. 8/10"

[7.0] "This was a relatively simple, but effectively good match. Nothing too extreme but they showed nice chemistry."

[8.0] "Probably the best match in their rivalry and probably one of the best in Sakurai's career. She has progressed a lot since Giulia left, and I like what she is doing now. Mirai is also doing great in the promotion. Good chemistry between the girls, some cool moments."