7/11 Jewels 4th Ring - RESULTS

Jewels held their 4th event in a packed Shin-Kiba 1st ring earlier today. The main event saw Japanese star Megumi Fuji take on the very popular Saori Ishioka.

I was expecting "Mega-Megu" to dominate this fight, but Ishioka should not be underestimated and she put of a good fight. This was Ishiokas first time to fight with punches to the face on the ground allowed, and she got to try out being on both sides of these.

It is interesting to see that both the AACC stars took exactly as long finishing their opponents in todays event.

Shizuka Sugiyama continues her winning streak and Harumi continues her losing streak (streaching 12 fights now).

Also, it seems the fight order that I posted earlier was wrong, but here are the results.

Main-Event - 52kg: Megumi Fuji Def. Saori Ishioka by arm-bar Round 2 4:17

ShootBoxing Rule: Rena Def. Tomoko SP by Decision 3-0
60kg: Hitomi Akano Def. Miki Morifuji by rear-naked choke Round 2 4:17
54kg: Mika Nagano Def. Rina Tomita by arm-bar round 2 0:35
64kg: Shizuka Sugiyama Def. Hari by Decision 3-0
50kg: Asami Kodera Def. Yukiko Seki by arm-bar Round 1 4:47
56kg: Mutsumi Kasai Def. Celine Haga by arm-lock Round 1 3:06
60kg: Hiroko Kitamura Def. Harumi by triangle choke Round 1 3:51

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7/11 Jewels 4th Ring - Fight Order/New T-Shirts

The main event for Jewels 4th Ring is not unexpectedly Megumi Fuji against Saori Ishioka. I dont think Ishioka will give Mega-Megu her first loss, but she is a very popular fighter and I am sure the crowd will be enthusiastic about this fight.

For the occation, both Megumi Fuji and Saori Ishioka have designed new t-shirts, they will be sold at the event. This is Megumi Fujis shirt and it cost JPY3,675.



This is Saori Ishiokas shirt, it costs JPY 5,040.



The event is already sold out, there will be standing tickets on sale at the door, but if you are interested in those I would get there early. The doors open at noon.

But there are more popular fighters on the card than the fighters in the main event, amongst others: Hitomi Akano and Shizuka Sugiyama. And of course some very interesting talent, such as Celina Haga Rina Tomita and Mika Nagano.

Main Card:
10. Main-Event - 52kg: Megumi Fuji 17-0-0 vs. 7-3-0 Saori Ishioka

9. 60kg: Hitomi Akano 14-6-0 vs. 7-5-0 Miki Morifuji
8. 64kg: Shizuka Sugiyama 3-0-0 vs. 5-7-0 Hari
7. 60kg: Harumi 0-11-0 vs. 0-0-0 Hiroko Kitamura
6. 56kg: Celine Haga 0-1-0 vs. 2-0-1 Mutsumi Kasai
5. 54kg: Mika Nagano 2-2-0 vs. 2-0-0 Rina Tomita
4. 50kg: Yukiko Seki 5-16-0 vs. 2-3-0 Asami Kodera
3. ShootBoxing Rule: Rena vs. Tomoko SP

Opening Fights (Amature):
2. 52kg: Miyoko vs. Ayuka Hamazaki
1. 54kg: Yuko Kagoshima vs. Emi Murata

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7/11 Jewels 4th Ring - Sold Out!

Japanese media is reporting that Jewels 4th ring is sold out. If you want to get to this event, there will be standing room tickets ONLY available at the door.

Of course this is a testament to the popularity of female MMA in Japan, and the popularity of the fighters on this card.

Main Card:
52kg: Megumi Fuji 17-0-0 vs. 7-3-0 Saori Ishioka
60kg: Hitomi Akano 14-6-0 vs. 7-5-0 Miki Morifuji
64kg: Shizuka Sugiyama 3-0-0 vs. 5-7-0 Hari
60kg: Harumi 0-11-0 vs. 0-0-0 Hiroko Kitamura
56kg: Celine Haga 0-1-0 vs. 2-0-1 Mutsumi Kasai
54kg: Mika Nagano 2-2-0 vs. 2-0-0 Rina Tomita
50kg: Yukiko Seki 5-16-0 vs. 2-3-0 Asami Kodera

ShootBoxing Rule: Rena vs. Tomoko SP

Opening Fights (Amature):
52kg: Miyoko vs. Ayuka Hamazaki
54kg: Yuko Kagoshima vs. Emi Murata

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7/11 Jewels 4th Ring - Fight Updates

I finally have a decent internet setup at home, that means its time to catch up on some fight cards.

Jewels is putting on their 4th card, and they are getting more and more interesting. This time the event will take place in Shin-Kiba 1st Ring.

Since I last updated on this the card looks complete. The fight that looks like it will be the main-event was already announced, Megumi Fuji will take on Saori Ishioka. Also on the card is another AACC star, Strikeforce veteran Hitomi Akano will take on T-Blood's Miki Morifuji.

Harumi has fought in all Jewels events so far, and she is back. I truely hope she get her win this time, showing a lot of heart and this time it could be lucky #12. She will be taking on debutant Hiroko Kitamura.

There are some very interesting talents on this card as well, Shizuka Sugiyama is undefeated in her 3 fights and taking on the much more experienced Hari. Team Hellboy Hansen's Celine Haga is taking on the undefeated Mutsumi Kasai. Also look for the fight between Mika Nagano and Rina Tomita, it will be a fight that will draw fans.

Added:
60kg: Hitomi Akano 14-6-0 vs. 7-5-0 Miki Morifuji
64kg: Shizuka Sugiyama 3-0-0 vs. 5-7-0 Hari
60kg: Harumi 0-11-0 vs. 0-0-0 Hiroko Kitamura
56kg: Celine Haga 0-1-0 vs. 2-0-1 Mutsumi Kasai
54kg: Mika Nagano 2-2-0 vs. 2-0-0 Rina Tomita
50kg: Yukiko Seki 5-16-0 vs. 2-3-0 Asami Kodera

Previously announced:
52kg: Megumi Fuji 17-0-0 vs. 7-3-0 Saori Ishioka

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11/16 JEWELS - Results

The first ever JEWELS event was held in Shinjuku Face today. On the card were names like Megumi Fuji, Saori Ishioka, Hiroko and Hitomi Akano. After SmackGirl was unable to continue, there are 2 organizations trying to fill the gap, Valkyrie held their first event last week and now JEWELS have had their first event.

With 2 organizations, there should be oppurtunities for young talent and there were a few fighters making their debut today. Both Shizuka Sugiyama and Kikuyo Ishikawa won their debut fights, that means Sumie Yamada (now 0-3) and Harumi (now 0-9) are yet to pick up a win.

The rest of the results:

Saori Ishioka Def. Mika Nagano by decision 3-0
Megumi Fuji Def. Tomoko Mori by armbar Round 1 1:05
Hiroko Def. Mayumi Aoki "Benkei" by decision 3-0
Hitomi Akano Def. Hari by armbar Round 1 0:38
Misaki Takimoto Def. Masako Yoshida by decision 3-0
Sachiko Yamamoto "SACHI" Def. Kazumi Kaneko by armbar Round 1 4:34
Kikuyo Ishikawa Def. Sumie Yamada by triangle choke Round 1 1:02
Shizuka Sugiyama Def. Harumi by rear-naked choke round 1 2:55

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11/16 JEWELS - Fight Order

JEWELS have announced the fight order for their first event. They have managed to put together a good card with 11 fights on it.

The event is being held in Shinjuku FACE, and you can find a map on how to get there here. The doors open at 6.

Ticket prices:
VIP 10,000円　
S 7,000円
RS 5,000円　
Enterance (no reserved seat) 3,000円
*as always in Shinjuku FACE, enterance comes wight a 500円 drink coupon.

Fight Order:
Main event:
8. 52kg: Saori Ishioka 5-3-0 vs. 1-1-0 Mika Nagano

7. 58kg: Megumi Fuji 15-0-0 vs. Tomoko Mori
6. Open: Hiroko 4-1-0 vs. 2-5-0 Mayumi Aoki "Benkei"
5. 66kg: Hitomi Akano 13-5-0 vs. 5-6-0 Hari
4. 49kg: Misaki Takimoto 8-9-4 vs. 14-13-5 Masako Yoshida
3. 48kg: Sachiko Yamamoto "SACHI" 4-3-1 vs. 2-5-0 Kazumi Kaneko
2. 48kg: Sumie Yamada 0-2-0 vs. Kikuyo Ishikawa
1. 60kg: Harumi 0-8-0 vs. Shizuka Sugiyama

Opening fights:
Shiho vs. Mayu
Rina Tomita vs. Miki
Yuko Oya vs. Misaki Ozawa

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11/16 JEWELS - Card Final (?)

JEWELS have added 4 more fights to their first ever event. Sumie Yamada is returning, Sherdog has her as 0-2-0, but I am not sure if this is the right girl... Japanese sources list her as 8-7-1, but it is difficult to verify what those fights were, so I am listing the Sherdog record. She is taking on Kikuyo Ishikawa, who I dont really know much about, but this should be an exciting event.

There are also 3 opening fights added to this event, which is being held in Shinjuku FACE. If you are in Tokyo, head out this Sunday.

Added:
48kg: Sumie Yamada 0-2-0 vs. Kikuyo Ishikawa

Opening fights
Shiho vs. Mayu
Rina Tomita vs. Miki
Yuko Oya vs. Misaki Ozawa

Previously announced:
58kg: Megumi Fuji 15-0-0 vs. Tomoko Mori
66kg: Hitomi Akano 13-5-0 vs. 5-6-0 Hari
Open: Hiroko 4-1-0 vs. 2-5-0 Mayumi Aoki "Benkei"
52kg: Saori Ishioka 5-3-0 vs. 1-1-0 Mika Nagano
49kg: Misaki Takimoto 8-9-4 vs. 14-13-5 Masako Yoshida
48kg: Sachiko Yamamoto "SACHI" 4-3-1 vs. 2-5-0 Kazumi Kaneko
60kg: Harumi 0-8-0 vs. Shizuka Sugiyama

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11/16 JEWELS - Megumi Fuji fighting

Megumi Fuji has been added to the first Jewels card, she will face Tomoko Mori a pro-wrestler I believe is making her MMA debut. In another fight added, Hitomi Akano will face Hari in what will be a rematch from of a SmackGirl fight from 2005. Both Akano and Fuji had gotten to the SmackGirl finals this year, but those fights seem to be lost now...

Jewels have announced 7 fights for their first event, VALKYRIE (the GCM competitor) managed 6 fights for their first card. It will be interesting to see how these events match up against eachother. Both organizations stated that the goal was 8 fights.

Both Valkyrie and JEWELS have captured some stars, but the problem is that the female star base is limited and matching them against each other is very hard. This leads to the new talent facing experienced fighters in their debuts and I dont think it is very good for talent developement. I hope with the focus on female fighters in Japan now, there will be (and there is) a real effort in developing more talent.

I really hope we can see some top female fights on a DREAM or Sengoku card in the future.

Added:
58kg: Megumi Fuji 15-0-0 vs. Tomoko Mori
66kg: Hitomi Akano 13-5-0 vs. 5-6-0 Hari
Open: Hiroko 4-1-0 vs. 超弁慶 (?)

Previously announced:
52kg: Saori Ishioka 5-3-0 vs. 1-1-0 Mika Nagano
49kg: Misaki Takimoto 8-9-4 vs. 14-13-5 Masako Yoshida
48kg: Sachiko Yamamoto "SACHI" 4-3-1 vs. 2-5-0 Kazumi Kaneko
60kg: Harumi 0-8-0 vs. Shizuka Sugiyama

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