What I liked about this is the 'expressiveness' on display. It's more of a subtle thing in Negro Navarro's performance but it absolutely contributes to the match. After each hold both performers take time to 'react' to what they just endured. Angelico's is more of an explicit depiction of pain and admiration; Negro's a stoic hinting at underlying frustration and surprise. It adds another dimension to the taking-turns-to-prove-who-can-bend-the-other-into-a-better-pretzel convention that seems to open most IWRG contests. It also creates a slow burn through each caida building to a nice finishing stretch.
Another welcome touch in the mat-work is the twisting / bending of limbs in some holds. Most IWRG matches I've seen are usually content with the complex sequence of locking in holds which, once latched on, is enough. That's fine but here we have small moments within post-hold execution - Angelico twisting Navarro's arm between his knees, for example - which makes it look slightly more painful. It's not something I demand in these matches (the victim's selling under duress is generally enough) but it's appreciated.
Angelico and Negro Navarro stick with the mat-work mostly, allowing the emotion they portray boil over into a finish less about them taking turns to lock on holds, with one emerging on top, than two guys competing for the win simultaneously. I liked it. In place of aerial spots and brawling it did well to remain entertaining. A nod to Black Terry Jr.'s camera work: He doesn't end the footage immediately after each fall, but shows a minute or so afterwards focusing on the loser selling pain. It allows the impression that the move they eventually submitted to was on another level to all else endured. Nice.
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