Morimoto Vs. Garces - Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions

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The second semi-final battle of Iron Chef America: Tournament of Champions had Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto facing Iron Chef Jose Garces, where the secret ingredient was liver.  Jose Garces defeated Marc Forgione to get here, while Masahuru Morimoto had a bye. 

With the new format of Iron Chef America, Chef Garces was ahead by 2 after the first dish for receiving a 14 for his first dish, while Chef Morimoto received a 12.  The culinary curveball was then announced, in which the chefs had to incorporate a juicer into at least one of their dishes.

After the judges scored all of the dishes, Jose Garces received a total of 79 points (first dish, taste, culinary curveball, originality, plating), while Masaharu Morimoto received 75 points.  This meant Jose Garces was the winner of battle liver, and I would consider this the first upset of the Iron Chef tournament.

Jose Garces will now compete against Michael Symon (who defeated Zakarian in the other semi-final) in the final battle.  The winner of that battle will be the Champion of Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions.