OVW Results (5/13): Dustin Jackson Vs. Mahabali Shera
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Brandon Espinosa vs. Ryan Howe
Espinosa goes on the offensive after a Howe guitar solo. Espinosa going at Howe hard with clobbering blows. Howe tries slowing things down as he tries to apply a hammerlock. Espinosa escapes and goes back at Howe. Howe builds some distance with a jawbreaker, but Espinosa responds with a sliding lariat. Espinosa going at the face in a Camel Clutch position. Espinosa in full control, until Howe starts to get into a slug fest. Springboard crossbody from Howe as he show some life.
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