[7.0] "After a very giving performance last time they met, Takayama is not toying with this kid anymore and he completely dominate this match searching for the kill. The spirit Tanahashi brought to this was such a pure representation of fighting spirit and what it's all about, refusing to back down in a losing battle, taking full advantage of the smallest of openings and waiting for the unpromised miracle, and for Tanahashi it was a night of miracles indeed where he managed to survive the big man and take the win. Not on the level of their last bout but still a very good one. This pairing has been a highlight in Tana's early career for me."
[6.0] "Auch hier ein cooles Erstrundenmatch. Tanahashi versuchte den Kampf scheinbar mit seiner Geschwindigkeit an sich zu reißen, Takayama konterte mit langsamer behäbiger aber absolut brachialer Gewalt, die Tanahashi fast schon zum Stand und Takayama so in die Oberlage brachte. Am Ende war Tananashi mit seiner Technik, Finesse und eben Geschwindigkeit, die er Takayama voraus hat, doch erfolgreich."
