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00:00NEW JAPAN IWGP HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
00:30TAKAYUKI AKIYAMA
01:00TAKAYUKI AKIYAMA
01:30KOBASHI ISHII'S FIRST EVER HISTORY SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
01:40KOBASHI ISHII'S FIRST EVER HISTORY SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
01:50TAKAYUKI ISHII'S FIRST EVER HISTORY SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
02:00TAKAYUKI ISHII'S FIRST EVER HISTORY SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
02:10TAKAYUKI ISHII'S FIRST EVER HISTORY SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
02:20TAKAYUKI ISHII'S FIRST EVER HISTORY SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
02:30TAKAYUKI ISHII'S FIRST EVER HISTORY SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
02:40TAKAYUKI ISHII'S FIRST EVER HISTORY SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
02:50TAKAYUKI ISHII'S FIRST EVER HISTORY SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
03:00TAKAYUKI ISHII'S FIRST EVER HISTORY SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
03:10KOBASHI VS NAGATA
03:14They've teamed up.
03:24KOBASHI is pushing.
03:28NAGATA has turned around.
03:30KOBASHI!
03:34KOBASHI vs NAGATA.
03:36KOBASHI vs NAGATA.
03:38NAGATA's face is so cool.
03:45I'm sure he's aware of what's going on.
03:50KOBASHI vs NAGATA
04:04Countered by NAGATA.
04:06NAGATA's counter with a face blow.
04:09KOBASHI pinned him down.
04:12And ended it with a double head bump.
04:16On the other hand, Nagata is attacking with his bare hands.
04:19He's got Nagata in his grasp.
04:23He's going for the headbutt.
04:24Nagata takes the headbutt.
04:27Headbutt!
04:30They're both in the ring.
04:31Noa vs. NJPW, G.H.C. vs. IWGP, Kobashi vs. Nagata.
04:35It's a man vs. man matchup.
04:39The G1 champion, and the man who knows Nagata better than anyone else,
04:47Jun Akiyama, is in the ring.
04:49Mr. Akiyama, I have the impression that Kobashi is more fired up than you are.
04:55Yes, I think Yuji Nagata is leading this matchup.
05:03I think his strategy is to take advantage of Yuji Nagata's calmness.
05:09He doesn't want to get carried away.
05:13Nagata has the upper hand in terms of strategy.
05:17That's what it looks like.
05:19Now they're comparing their strength.
05:24This is the 4th defense match for the 6th G.H.C. heavyweight champion, Yuji Nagata.
05:30He broke Misawa in the 3rd match.
05:34That's how he won the G.H.C. title.
05:37The 2nd defense match was held in Tokyo Dome, New Japan.
05:43The 3rd defense match was held against Daisen Sensei.
05:47Now they're comparing their strength.
05:51Nagata's defense is 10 times stronger than New Japan's IWGP.
05:57He broke the IWGP record for 10 defenses in a row.
06:01He doesn't have the belt on his waist, but he's in New Japan's top position.
06:07They're fighting each other.
06:08Will Kobashi's chop hit him?
06:10It hit him.
06:11But Nagata blocked it with his elbow.
06:15Yuji Nagata's counterattack is with his elbow.
06:20Nagata's counterattack is with his elbow.
06:24Now he's in the ring.
06:27Yuji Nagata has been watching Kobashi for a long time.
06:31He's watching him from the other side of the ring.
06:36He's not going to drop it.
06:37This is the first time in New Japan's history that Nagata and Kobashi have faced each other.
06:45Mr. Akiyama, Kobashi is a fighter who has a lot of power when he's in a good mood.
06:55That's right.
06:57But now he's back to his usual calm state.
07:03I think he should stay calm.
07:06I see.
07:07Mr. Akiyama, you fought Nagata this year.
07:11What's your impression of him?
07:13I think he's going to be very emotional.
07:17It's going to be a blowout.
07:19If it's a blowout, I think Nagata and Yuji Nagata are going to be in a good mood.
07:29So, Kobashi has to be careful.
07:31That's right.
07:32I think so, too.
07:34Kobashi's thick arm is wrapped around Nagata's neck in the standing headlock.
07:39I think he'll be fine if he keeps pushing with all his strength.
07:43This is Kobashi's pace.
07:44That's right.
07:45As Kobashi said, this match is Mr. GHC vs. Mr. IWGP.
07:53This is a fight to protect these two belts.
07:56Of course, IWGP hasn't returned to Nagata's waist yet.
08:00That's what Kobashi Kenta is very aware of.
08:06Backhand attack.
08:07He turned his arms around and hit his waist.
08:09But this is a rope break.
08:13OK, Nagata, OK.
08:14This is the first time he's broken his neck.
08:20In May, he suddenly punched the mat of NOAH.
08:23Nagata Yuji stepped on the green mat of NOAH in search of a fight.
08:28From there, in the single match, he won against Akira Taube at the Kokobudo Hall in June.
08:33And in July, in Osaka, he won against Akiyama, the commentator of the day, in 6 minutes and 39 seconds.
08:41After that, in G1, he lost to Akiyama.
08:45Nagata Yuji said he wanted to lose in the semifinals.
08:50Nagata, who doesn't have a belt, is one of the players who symbolizes New Japan.
08:54That's right.
08:56Of course, Kobashi is also aware of the belt that IWGP does not have on his waist.
09:04He's fighting against Nagata.
09:07It's a tough fight, but he'll win it with a hot fight.
09:11Nagata left a comment in an interview before the match.
09:16The first match was a ground fight.
09:19Nagata is a wrestler, just like Akiyama.
09:22When it comes to the ground, he's the real deal.
09:24That's right. He's good at ground fighting and striking.
09:29Kobashi is going to fight against him.
09:30Of course, if he uses his power, he'll have an overwhelming advantage.
09:34At first, he's going to use his emotions.
09:37After that, he's going to use his ground fighting skills.
09:42He's going to defend 10 times in a row, regardless of whether it's IWGP or G1.
09:47That's right.
09:48He's not just going to stand there.
09:52In July, he lost to Akiyama in a match in Osaka.
09:55But he won in G1.
09:57Mr. Akiyama, what do you think of Nagata?
10:02Well...
10:05Recently, he's been...
10:09He's been getting more and more toxic.
10:11Toxic?
10:12He used to have a clean image, but recently, he's been getting more and more toxic.
10:19That's right.
10:21He's been getting more and more toxic.
10:24Will Kobashi be able to keep his head down?
10:26He's got away.
10:28In the New Japan match, he was like Osamu Nishimura.
10:31He's got away from Kobashi's feet.
10:36This is Yuji Nagata.
10:38On the other hand, the champion, Kobashi,
10:40today is his fourth defense match.
10:43He won at the Budokan on March 1st against Misawa.
10:46After that, he won the Honda Tamon.
10:47His second defense match was against Chono of New Japan.
10:49He got into the Tokyo Dome and defended.
10:53And he won at the Bison Smith in Nagoya.
10:56Today is his fourth defense match.
10:58A double kick!
11:00Come on!
11:01That's what Kobashi looks like.
11:05Kobashi vs. Nagata.
11:08The New Japan Budokan was held a year and a half ago.
11:10The match between Nagata and Akiyama was between Kobashi and Nagata.
11:18Kobashi is going for the counterattack.
11:20He's going to make him do it.
11:25That's it.
11:26A double kick, and he's down.
11:28He's back up.
11:30Akiyama, Nagata's kick must hurt a lot.
11:34Yes, it does.
11:35And now, Kobashi's footwork is bad.
11:41I don't know how he's going to react to that.
11:46He's not dodging it. He's just going for it.
11:49I'm worried about the damage he's going to take.
11:53On the other hand, Nagata's chest is already red.
11:58He's going for it.
12:02He's going for it.
12:05Akiyama, Kobashi's footwork is bad.
12:09Can you tell us how it hurts?
12:11I don't think I've ever been hit by such a bad footwork.
12:15That's right.
12:16Nagata, Yuji's headlock doesn't allow him to throw.
12:20He kicked his elbow. Kobashi's face is a little crooked.
12:23He kicked his face. Now, Kobashi is out of the ring.
12:26Kobashi escaped to the side of the ring.
12:29Nagata is trying to get back up.
12:33Nagata, Yuji are trying to get Kobashi to the bottom of the ring.
12:39Nagata is going for a fierce counterattack from the back of the ring.
12:44Nagata is going for it.
12:46At the 3.1 Budokan, when Kobashi and Misawa were fighting,
12:50Nagata and Yuji were fighting on the same side of the ring.
12:54Now, he's going for it.
12:57He took the elbow.
13:00Nagata took the elbow.
13:04Nagata used his nose a little too much.
13:10Nagata can't get out of the ring.
13:12In these situations, he has to use his legs.
13:16He has to use his legs when he's in the ring.
13:19That's right.
13:20Nagata has to use his legs when he's in the ring.
13:25Kobashi is looking for a chance to face a New Japan fighter.
13:31He's looking for a chance to face a New Japan fighter.
13:35In May, he fought in New Japan.
13:38He's fighting in his own ring.
13:41He wants to leave a good impression in New Japan.
13:47He's fighting in a different ring.
13:49He's facing a foreign opponent in his own ring.
13:51He must be feeling very different.
13:53That's right.
13:54I thought it would be easier for him if his fans supported him.
13:59It's a perfect home for him.
14:02He took the elbow.
14:05He's looking for a chance to face Nagata, who is in his own ring.
14:13He took the elbow.
14:18Nagata's elbow was the one that he used to take the elbow from Kobashi.
14:25He won the tag title in June.
14:28In July, he beat Akiyama and took the G1 title.
14:32He beat Kobashi in the title match.
14:36But now, he's facing the weight of Noa.
14:39He's facing the G1 title.
14:44He took the elbow.
14:46He's taking the elbow.
14:49He's using his right arm.
14:51He's using his right arm to finish him.
14:55He stopped him.
14:56He took the elbow with his leg.
14:59He's trying to stop him, but he's using his arm to stop him.
15:05Nagata is in the center of the ring, but Kobashi's right arm is in the ring.
15:11Nagata's weight is now on his right shoulder.
15:16Akiyama, you said that you're going to use your right arm to finish Noa.
15:23That's what you wanted, isn't it?
15:24That's right.
15:25But I can't break that arm.
15:28I've done it many times.
15:31When he fought Kobashi, he used his right arm to finish Noa.
15:37But Akiyama said that he can't break that arm.
15:41He used his leg to finish Noa, but he used his arm to finish Noa.
15:45That's right.
15:46Nagata is in the center of the ring.
15:51He used his leg to finish Noa, but he used his right arm to finish Noa.
15:56Another big win for Nagata.
15:58Nagata's fans are cheering for Nagata, who has lost a lot of weight.
16:05He's using his leg to finish Noa, but Nagata is trying to stop him.
16:16It's dangerous for Nagata to keep using his right arm to finish Noa.
16:21That's right. He can't do that for a long time.
16:24Nagata is using his right arm to finish Noa, but he's using his left arm to finish Noa.
16:32He's not ready for the IWGP Heavyweight title.
16:36He's using his left arm to finish Noa, but Nagata is using his left arm to finish Noa.
16:40Here comes the Machine Gun.
16:43The Machine Gun will be used by Yuji Nagata in New Japan.
16:50Nice.
16:53Rolling.
16:54He's been knocked down.
16:56He's been knocked down.
16:59Nagata is using his right arm to finish Noa, but he's using his left arm to finish Noa.
17:05Akiyama still has some damage left, doesn't he?
17:10Now he's using his right arm to finish Noa.
17:14No, that's not good.
17:17Noa doesn't have many heavyweights in the ring, so he doesn't have a chance to finish Noa.
17:26If he keeps using his left arm to finish Noa, he'll be able to finish Noa.
17:33He dropped Kobashi to the outside of the ring.
17:36Will he be able to finish Noa, or will he use his left arm to finish Noa?
17:41He's using his left arm to finish Noa.
17:44Nagata is using his left arm to finish Noa.
17:49Mr. IWGT is attacking Mr. GH.
17:55Nagata is using his left arm to finish Noa.
17:59Nagata doesn't usually use his left arm to finish Noa, does he?
18:05That's right.
18:06But Yuji Nagata is using his left arm to finish Noa.
18:12He looks like he's having a lot of fun.
18:15Yuji Nagata is using his left arm to finish Noa.
18:20Kobashi is worried about his right arm.
18:26He's using his left arm to finish Noa.
18:30The match is over. It was a 60 minute match.
18:36Mr. Akiyama, if he continues to use his left arm, he won't be able to finish Noa.
18:45Mr. Akiyama, Kobashi has completely changed his left arm.
18:50How did he do that?
18:52He can't use his right arm. He's using his left arm to finish Noa.
18:57Now he's using his left arm to finish Noa.
19:01He's using his left arm to finish Noa.
19:04Kobashi is using his left arm to finish Noa.
19:08He's using his left arm to finish Noa.
19:11He's using his left arm to finish Noa.
19:14Everyone is applauding.
19:16Kobashi's right arm is completely damaged.
19:21GHC's heavyweight title and tag title.
19:23Noa's tag title is on the line.
19:26Kobashi is determined to win this title.
19:32He has to fight for the green belt.
19:38He has to win this title.
19:41He's got it! He's got it!
19:42He's got it! He's got it!
19:44He's got it! He's got it!
19:45He's got it! He's got it!
19:45He's got it! He's got it!
19:47Akiyama is fighting like a pro.
19:50He's blocked.
19:51He's blocked.
19:53What's he going to do?
19:54He's going for the head.
19:57Akiyama is going for the head.
20:02He's trying to find his pace.
20:04That's right.
20:07Kobashi is using his right arm to finish Noa.
20:09He's using his right arm to finish Noa.
20:12That's right.
20:13He managed to get away from Noa.
20:16Kobashi is using his neck to finish Noa.
20:19He's using his neck to finish Noa.
20:20That's right.
20:22Even in the last match,
20:24Noa had 4 punches.
20:26He's using his neck to finish Noa.
20:28Kobashi's knee is about to break.
20:32What's he going to do?
20:33He's going for the rolling.
20:35He's blocking.
20:36He's blocking his arm.
20:38Can he finish Noa?
20:40Kobashi's go-on lariat is about to break.
20:44It's rare for Akiyama to be so focused on the match.
20:48He's never been so focused on the match.
20:52That's right.
20:54Kobashi's got a lot of damage.
20:57He's going for the face.
20:59Kobashi's eyes are starting to clear up.
21:02This is the second time for Nagata and Yuji.
21:05Kobashi is going for the head first.
21:07Did Nagata notice that?
21:09He's going for the knee.
21:10He's going for the head.
21:12He's going for the knee.
21:12He's going for the face.
21:14He's going for the knee.
21:15He took down Kobashi with 6 punches.
21:18It's a long match.
21:20This is the first time for Noa and Yuji to face each other.
21:28Nagata is looking down at Kobashi.
21:34He's going for the back.
21:36Backup!
21:39Tsukishima is going for the head.
21:42Akiyama, what was that?
21:44That was dangerous.
21:46He's going for the head.
21:48He's going for the head.
21:52Yuji is going for the head.
21:55He's got Kobashi's left arm.
21:58He's going for the head.
22:01Yuji is going for the head.
22:05I just changed the angle of his face.
22:09I think he's still okay.
22:10Really?
22:11Yes.
22:11He just relaxed?
22:12Yes.
22:13I see.
22:13But he's going for the head.
22:16He's going for the head.
22:20He's got Kobashi's right arm.
22:24Nagata is going for the head.
22:29He's got the head.
22:31He's got the head.
22:34He's got the head.
22:37He's got the head.
22:40Part 3 is going to be tough, isn't it?
22:43I think so. He can't lose if he stays in the center.
22:47Nagata's lock is completely out of control.
22:50This is one of the moves he shouldn't have done.
22:54Nagata has a list of strikes he stole from Akiyama.
23:0120 minutes have passed.
23:04Yuji Nagata is going for the middle kick.
23:07Is his burning spirit still burning?
23:12He's got the middle kick.
23:14Kobashi's back is about to collapse.
23:17This is a title match between New Japan and Tarantai.
23:24Yuji Nagata has just beaten Mr. IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Mr. IWGP.
23:32He's got his back.
23:33Will he throw?
23:34He showed it.
23:36He's got his back.
23:37Nagata's got his back.
23:39He's got his back.
23:40He's got his back.
23:43He's got his back.
23:46Nagata threw his back at a great angle.
23:51Kobashi wants to fight him at that angle.
23:53That's right.
23:55I think Kobashi is trying to get his body back.
24:01I think Yuji Nagata's back is working.
24:04Is that so?
24:05I don't know if it's just a match, but Yuji Nagata is in a down state.
24:13He's trying to get his body back.
24:17He's in a down state.
24:19That's the only damage that hit Nagata's head.
24:23Now he's in a count 7 position.
24:27Now he's in a neutral position.
24:32Is he going for the powerbomb?
24:35No, he's going to drop his back.
24:38He's in a down state.
24:41Or maybe he's going for the corner.
24:45He's going for the powerbomb.
24:48Now he's going for the powerbomb.
24:52He's going for the powerbomb.
24:55He dropped it at an angle.
24:57Now he's going for the powerbomb.
25:00He's in a count 7 position.
25:03That's right. He dropped it at an angle.
25:07Kobashi is now in a dangerous position.
25:13His right arm was completely destroyed in the middle of the match.
25:18But the fans of NOAH are watching him from the ring.
25:24He can't let that happen.
25:28He's now in a count 4 position.
25:33Now he's going for the powerbomb.
25:39He's going for the powerbomb.
25:42He's going for the powerbomb.
25:44He dropped it at an angle.
25:47New Japan's IWGP Heavyweight title is now at an angle.
25:53He's now in a count 2 position.
25:56Shono was knocked out in 4 rounds, but Nagata was able to hold out.
26:01That's right.
26:02But Nagata hasn't shown his left leg yet.
26:06So, he needs to be careful.
26:08That's right.
26:09This is a bitter memory for Nagata.
26:11It's the 5th round.
26:14Nagata is trying to hold out.
26:16He's going for the kick.
26:18Now he's going for the kick.
26:19He's going for the kick.
26:21He's going for the kick.
26:23He's going for the kick.
26:25He's going for the kick.
26:26He's going for the kick.
26:29He's knocked out.
26:32New Japan's IWGP Heavyweight title is now at an angle.
26:36He's now in a count 2 position.
26:39He's never shown his left leg.
26:41That's right.
26:43Nagata hasn't shown his left leg yet.
26:44He's checking his position.
26:48Is that so?
26:49He's trying to hold out.
26:52That's right.
26:53He's now in a count 2 position.
26:57He's now in a count 2 position.
27:03Nagata is trying to hold out.
27:05Will New Japan's IWGP Heavyweight title sink into the ground?
27:11Now, he's going for the kick.
27:19What a kick!
27:22A kick that hits his heel.
27:26Mr. Akiyama, how are you feeling?
27:30I'm feeling great.
27:31You're feeling great, aren't you?
27:34Nagata's kick has now reached his heel, and he's in a count 2 position.
27:42New Japan's IWGP Heavyweight title is now at an angle.
27:47Both of them are in a count 2 position.
27:50They're both in a count 5 position.
27:51Now, Kobashi is in a count 3 position.
27:56He's now in a count 5 position.
27:59Nagata's knee! Nagata's knee!
28:02It hits his face perfectly.
28:05Nagata hasn't died yet, as Mr. Akiyama said.
28:11He's now holding Mr. G.H.C. by the neck.
28:18He's now sitting on top of the blue corner.
28:23What is he trying to do? Is he going for an exploder?
28:28Is he going for a wrist-clutch?
28:30His left arm is now caught between his legs.
28:34Will Nagata's wrist-clutch sink the G.H.C.?
28:42Is Nagata going for a wrist-clutch?
28:47He missed the wrist-clutch. What is he going to do?
28:51Nagata is now in the ring. Is he going for a wrist-clutch?
28:54He did it!
28:55He's going for a wrist-clutch.
28:58He missed the wrist-clutch, but he's now in a count 2 position.
29:05Mr. Akiyama, if that was a wrist-clutch, it would have been over.
29:09He's now on top of the blue corner.
29:13He's now in a count 3 position.
29:17But he's now in a count 4 position.
29:21Will KENTA be able to win the title in his own ring?
29:27KENTA has to avoid the worst possible situation.
29:31However, Yuji Nagata is attacking KENTA.
29:37Both of them are trying to avoid KENTA's knee.
29:42Oh, he's got it!
29:43That's a great sound.
29:48I've never heard a sound like that before.
29:51Will he be able to finish KENTA with his left and right hand?
29:56He missed the wrist-clutch.
29:59KENTA is now in a count 3 position.
30:03The wrist-clutch is the symbol of New Japan.
30:05The wrist-clutch is the symbol of New Japan.
30:10KENTA has to avoid the wrist-clutch in this ring.
30:15He's still holding on, even after 4 wrist-clutches.
30:17This is the spirit of G1.
30:19KENTA is still holding on.
30:22He can't fall. He can't fall. He can't fall.
30:306 wrist-clutches.
30:31He's on his knees.
30:33He's on his knees.
30:36He's on his knees.
30:37He's on his knees.
30:41He's on his knees.
30:44Kiyama, I'm sure you heard the sound of the wrist-clutch.
30:48Yes, I heard the sound of the wrist-clutch.
30:54He's on his knees.
30:57But will KENTA be able to reach the wrist-clutch?
31:03KENTA didn't run away from the 6 wrist-clutches.
31:11He's going for the Lariat!
31:13Short-range Lariat!
31:16He's going for the first short-range Lariat.
31:20He's been hurt in the first half, so he doesn't know how far he can go.
31:25KENTA's short-range Lariat.
31:29Will he be able to finish him off?
31:31He's going for the first Lariat.
31:34He's going for the Lariat!
31:35He's going to finish Kiyama in Osaka, in July.
31:40That was close.
31:412 count!
31:43Kiyama, he finally did it.
31:46Yes.
31:47I don't know if he was able to reach the wrist-clutch.
31:49He was able to reach it.
31:51New Japan's man of steel, Yuji Takanaga.
31:57He's been waiting 10 years for the IWGP Heavyweight title.
32:01He's the man of steel.
32:04Will he be able to reach the G.H.C. title?
32:09He's going for the Lariat!
32:12He's going for the Lariat!
32:14He's going for the Lariat!
32:152 count.
32:18This is a momentous moment.
32:19It is.
32:21Nagata might have been hit by the Lariat.
32:28He's now proving to the fans that he's the man of steel.
32:35That's what Kobashi said.
32:38He's going for the Lariat!
32:42He's going for the Lariat!
32:45Will Nagata be able to reach the G.H.C. title?
32:48He did it.
32:51Mr. IWGP doesn't give up.
32:55He's been waiting for this moment for over 30 minutes.
33:00He's going for the Lariat.
33:09He's going for the Lariat.
33:11I am Mr. Pro-Wrestler!
33:17New Japan, Nagata, and the IWGP title.
33:22The G.H.C. champion, Kobashi Kenta.
33:26I am the champion of the world.
33:31Kobashi Kenta has reached the 4th round.
33:35He's going for the Lariat.
33:3830 minutes and 13 seconds.
33:41Kobashi Kenta has reached the Lariat.
33:44Will Nagata be able to reach the G.H.C. title?
33:49Nagata cried when he challenged for the G.H.C. title in the Tokyo Dome.
33:56Mr. IWGP couldn't reach the G.H.C. title, either.
34:03Kobashi Kenta has reached the Lariat.
34:08The New Japan fans, including Tanahashi, are excited to see the G.H.C. title.
34:20Now, Kobashi Kenta is walking towards the belt.
34:26He's a passionate man.
34:29He's holding the belt in his right hand.
34:36Now he's going for the belt.
34:38Kobashi Kenta is going for the belt.
34:40Now he's going for the belt.
34:48I'm sure many of you have been thinking about the G.H.C. vs. IWGP title.
34:54How about you, Mr. Kobashi?
34:55I couldn't lose.
34:59I've been going to the New Japan ring every time I've fought for the G.H.C. title.
35:10I've always wanted to fight for the G.H.C. title in the ring.
35:18I'm glad I got to do it today.
35:20I'm so happy to have all of you here today.
35:28IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kobashi Kenta
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