Fuminori Abe vs Isami Kadaka - BASARA, Union Pro MAX Title match 7/14/20
(whole show in the spoiler, match starts around the 1hr12min mark)
Minimalistic greatness
a 30 minute draw is a hard match to get into, specially when you already know the result, much of the enjoyment depends on how compelling the action is and how both wrestlers are able to keep any sort of drama near the end. Well, I wouldn't say this was very dramatic - not in a "who will win?" way at least - but holy fukk was it compelling to watch. The first 10 minutes is basically these two working like mad men just trying to lock and get out of head scissors, then Abe tries to get slick with some striking but it quickly goes back to good ol' mat wrestling. There's some bursts of energy exchanges but everytime one of them went for it, he ended up A LOT more tired than before the tried it, really liked that kind of selling. By the 20-22 minute mark both guys are exhausted and you can feel it. Some of the counters are
and Abe continues to show how amazing he is at such a young age, him going for a desperation dragon screw was beautiful. Isami still rules everytime I see him work a regular match (and 2020 has been a great for him in that regard).
If you liked stuff like Bryan vs Gulak and want to see different performers excel at that style for an extended period of time (though there's no question it's better suited for 15-20 min tops), for sure check this out
@SubZeroDegrees @Scottie Drippin @TrueEpic08
Maybe Okada wants to become the new leader of Bullet Club then fused that stable with CHAOS to form the superstable Chaos Club
The Rainmaker Dream clutch could use some improvement
