1/30 King of the Cage "Toryumon" - RESULTS

KOTC held their first event in Japan earlier today. It was a very good card, and the Japanese fighters really cleaned up!

The main event saw Shooto veteran Mamoru handle the undefeated Baca, and eventually getting a rear naked choke win. He is now the KOTC junior flyweight champion.

Kotetsu Boku got a good win over the former KOTC lightweight champion, Toney Harvey.

Toby Imada got a good win over Daisuke Hanazawa, in one of the few fights where the American fighter came out on top.

King of the Cage World Junior Flyweight Championship:
Mamoru Yamaguchi def. Frank Baca by rear-naked choke Round 2 1:54

Light: Kotetsu Boku def. Tony Hervey by Unanimous Decision
Welter: Toby Imada def. Daisuke Hanazawa by TKO Round 2 0:29
Female: Roxanne Modafferi def Molly Helsel by rear-naked choke Round 2 3:18
Bantam: Tatsuya Sou def Shigeki Matsuda by TKO Round 2 3:48
86.4kg: Shungo Oyama Def. Mike Wimmer by heelhold Roun1 1:07
Open: Koji Kanechika def Jerry Vrbanovic by Decision 3-0
Jerry Nelson Def. Shinsho Anzai by decision 2-1
Feather: Shinya Kumazawa def. Steve Hecht by Armbar Round 1 1:14
Light: Tsuyoshi Tamaki def. Bryon Schnell by rear-naked choke Round 3 2:28

Some pictures from the event, from Sportsnavi:

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1/30 King of the Cage "Toryumon"

King of the Cage is making their way to Japan and Okinawa later this month. This will be the first KOTC event in Japan, and its looking like a good card.

The popular Shooto and ShootBoxing veteran, Mamoru, will take on the undefeated Frank Baca for the vacant KOTC Junior Flyweight title.

Another popular Japanese fighter on the card is DREAM and HEROs veteran Kotetsu Boku. Boku is taking on the former KOTC lightweight champion, Tony Hervey. Hervey lost his title in December and will be looking to bounce back here, Boku will be no easy opponent though.

Pancrase veteran Kiichi Kunimoto will take on Bellator tournament finalist Tony Imada.

King of the Cage World Junior Flyweight Championship
Mamoru Yamaguchi 22-5-3 vs. 3-0-0 Frank Baca

Kotetsu Boku 15-6-2 vs. 11-6-0 Tony Hervey
Kiichi Kunimoto 8-3-0 vs. 22-13-0 Toby Imada
Roxanne Modafferi 13-5-0 vs. 8-8-1 Molly Helsel
Tatsuya Sou 4-3-1 vs. Shigeki Matsuda
Koji Kanechika 4-2-0 vs. 6-6-1 Jerry Vrbanovic
Leandro Cussano vs. 4-3-0 Christian Vargas
Shinya Kumazawa 3-6-0 vs. 4-1-0 Steve Hecht
Tsuyoshi Tamaki vs. Bryon Schnell

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10/30 Shooto Vale Tudo Japan 09 - Joe Warren Out!

Shooto have lost a big attraction for their Vale Tudo Japan card, Joe Warren is out, and Rumina Sato will instead face another American wrestler in Cory Grant. The undefeated Team Quest fighter should be a good challenge for Rumina who needs a win.

Also added is a fight between Shooto's rookie tournament champion from 2008, Kosuke Eda. Eda is yet to win a fight in 2008, and he will be taking on Makoto Sannai, another talented fighter.

VTJ-Rule 5x5min:
71kg: Takanori Gomi 30-5-0 vs. 11-4-0 Tony Hervey
65kg: Alexandre Franca Nogueira 13-5-2 vs. 16-3-0 "Lion" Takeshi Inoue

VTJ-Rule 3x5min:
63kg: Rumina Sato 24-12-2 vs. 3-0-0 Corey Grant
69kg: Tenkei "Fujimiya" Oda 7-4-2 vs. 6-3-0 Tito Jones

Welterweight Shooto World Title Fight:
Willamy Chiquerim 14-1-0 vs. 10-6-5 Kenichiro Togashi

Bantam: Mamoru Yamaguchi 20-5-3 vs. 6-5-2 Jesse Taitano
Middle: Yoichiro Sato 5-1-1 vs. Jung Ming Kang (?)

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10/30 Shooto Vale Tudo Japan 09 - Rumina Sato vs. Joe Warren Announced!

Just saw this news, it was announed at Shooto GIG Tokyo vol. 3 today that Rumina Sato's opponent at Vale Tudo Japan 09 will be none other than Joe Warren. The fight will be under Vale Tudo Japan rule at 63kg.

There were also 2 more fights added:
69kg-VTJ: Tenkei "Fujimiya" Oda 7-4-2 vs. 6-3-0 Tito Jones
Middle: Yoichiro Sato 5-1-1 vs. Kan Jon Min (?)

The fights announced so far for this card:
VTJ-Rule 5x5min:
71kg: Takanori Gomi 30-5-0 vs. 11-4-0 Tony Hervey
65kg: Alexandre Franca Nogueira 13-5-2 vs. 16-3-0 "Lion" Takeshi Inoue

VTJ-Rule 3x5min:
63kg: Rumina Sato 24-12-2 vs. 2-1-0 Joe Warren
69kg: Tenkei "Fujimiya" Oda 7-4-2 vs. 6-3-0 Tito Jones

Welterweight Shooto World Title Fight:
Willamy Chiquerim 14-1-0 vs. 10-6-5 Kenichiro Togashi

Bantam: Mamoru Yamaguchi 20-5-3 vs. 6-5-2 Jesse Taitano
Middle: Yoichiro Sato 5-1-1 vs. Kan Jon Min (?)

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10/30 Shooto Vale Tudo Japan 09

Shooto is going to put on one of their biggest events in years with the return of Vale Tudo Japan. Already announced is the fight between Alexandre Franca Nogueira and Shooto champion "Lion" Takeshi. This fight will be undet Vale Tudo Japan rules and 5 rounds of 5 minutes.

Welterweight champion Takashi Nakakura suffered a serious eye injuryu in his loss to Takanori Gomi in May. He has deceided to hand back his title and Williamy Chiquerim will face Kenichiro Togashi for the title.

Also unconfirmed is a fight between Jesse Taitano and Mamoru. Mamoru have been fighting in ShootBoxing lately, and this will be a return that a lot of fans have been looking forward to. But Taitano will not be an easy opponent and it will be a very interesting fight. Thanks to BloodyElbow's Chris Nelson, look for an interview posted tomorrow that will have more news from the Japanese MMA scene!

VTJ-Rule 5x5min.:
65kg: Alexandre Franca Nogueira 13-5-2 vs. 16-3-0 "Lion" Takeshi Inoue

Welterweight Shooto World Title Fight:
Willamy Chiquerim 14-1-0 vs. 10-6-5 Kenichiro Togashi

Bantam: Mamoru Yamaguchi 20-5-3 vs. 6-5-2 Jesse Taitano

Participants:
Takanori Gomi 30-5-0
Rumina Sato 24-14-2

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9/4 Shoot Boxing - RESULTS

ShootBoxing continues to do well in filling Korakuen Hall. As usual, it turned out to be an acion packed event.

The main event went into the 5th round before the visitor from Thailand landed a devastating straight right that sent the Japanese ShootBoxing champion to the ground.

There were 2 title fights on the card, in the super-featherweight title fight, Tomohiro Oikawa won a 5 round decision over Hiroaki Suzuki.

The other title fight ended when the doctor had to stop Enari from continuing after suffering a cut. Phantom Shinya goes home the bantamweight champion.

9. Main-event: Bowiei So Udomson Def. Hiroki Shishido by KO Round 5 0:36
8. Takaaki Umeno Def. Florian Schöpp by KO Round 1 0:54

SB Japan Super Featherweight Title Fight:
7. Tomohiro Oikawa Def. Hiroaki Suzuki by Decision 3-0

SB Japan Super Bantamweight Champion Fight:
6. Phantom Shinya Def. Noriyuki Enari by TKO Round 2 2:41

5. Guy Struggle Gym Def. Takeshi Ishikawa by DQ (soccerball kick) Round 2 1:58
4. Mamoru Yamaguchi Def. Masahiro Fujimoto by Decision 3-0
3. NIIZUMAX！ Def. Koya Shimada by KO Round 3 1:03
2. Masanori Minato Def. Tatsuhiro Takashima by Decision 2-1
1. Kengo Okubo Def. Yuji Sugawara by TKO Round 1 1:06

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9/4 ShootBoxing - Fight Order

ShootBoxing have announced the fight order for their event tomorrow in Korakuen Hall. And there are some changes to the card.

Tyler Toner is off this card, I dont know the reson, but he is replaced by German champion kickboxer, Florian Schöpp. It is a new opponent for Umeno but it should still be a very good co-main event.

The female S-Cup winner, Rena, will also be attending to meet the fans and sign autographs.

Should be a good start to the weekend, and it looks like there are still tickets available.

Main-event:
9. 67kg: Hiroki Shishido vs. Bowiei So Udomson
8. 71kg: Takaaki Umeno vs. Florian Schöpp

SB Japan Super Featherweight Title Fight:
7. Tomohiro Oikawa vs. Hiroaki Suzuki

SB Japan Super Bantamweight Champion Fight:
6. Phantom Shinya vs. Noriyuki Enari

5. 60kg: Takeshi Ishikawa vs. Gay Struggle Gym (?)
*Not making up the name, Thai fighter and I am not sure of the struggle.

4. 55kg: Masahiro Fujimoto vs. Mamoru Yamaguci
3. 61.5kg: Koya Shimada vs. NIIZUMAX！
2. 56kg: Tatsuhiro Takashima vs. Masanori Minato
1. 60kg: Yuji Sugawara vs. Kengo Okubo

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9/3 Shoot Boxing - Fights Announced

In just over a week Shoot Boxing is puttin on another event in Korakuen Hall. Added today was Shooto legend Mamoru, who have turned to ShootBoxing lately. He is doing well and has a 2-1 record so far. This time he is fighting the #3 ranked (I dont know if they publish rankings..) super bantamweight, Masahiro Fujimoto.

American MMA fans will also recognize the Ring of Fire champion, Tyler Toner, who is coming back for his 2nd ShootBoxing fight. Toner won his debut fight (the main-event no less) by a 1st round KO in June. I am sure a lot of people will be excited to see him back in Japan.

It should be another very good card, and being on a Friday this will be just about sold out.

Added:
Masahiro Fujimoto vs. Mamoru Yamaguci

Previously Announced:
SB Japan Super Featherweight Title Fight:
Tomohiro Oikawa vs. Hiroaki Suzuki

SB Japan Super Bantamweight Champion Fight:
Phantom Shinya vs. Noriyuki Enari

Tyler Toner vs. Takaaki Umeno
Hiroki Shishido vs. Bowiei So Udomson

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6/1 ShootBoxing Champions Carnival - RESULTS *UPDATED*

ShootBoxing is having their Champions Carnival in Korakuen Hall now. It is a very interesting card, and lots of good fighters on it.

Mamoru has had his 3rd ShootBoxing fight, and the Shooto ledgend has now put himself in title contention by defeating the #1 ranked Nagurachun M16.

We also have new West Pacific Welterweight and Super-Welterweight champions!

*UPDATE*
The Super-Featherweight title fight was fought as a non-title fight due to the challenger Hiroaki Suzuki coming in over weight. Thanks to Pete for notifying me!

Ring of Fire champion, Tylor Toner pulls off the upset in his ShootBoxing debut!

Main-Event:
9. 71kg: Tyler Toner Def. Kenichi Ogata by KO Round 1 3:00

ShootBoxing Western Pacific Title Fight (67kg):
8. 67kg: Hiroki Shishido Def. Luke Meitland by standing Guillotine Choke Round 2 1:15

Japan Super Werlterweight Title Fight (70kg):
7. (Challenger) Takaaki Umeno Def. (Champion) Kenji Kanai by TKO Round 5 2:02

Japan Super Featherweight (60kg):
6. (Challenger) Hiroaki Suzuki Def. (Champion)Tomohiro Oikawa by KO Round 3 3:00

5. 56kg: Mamoru Yamaguchi Def. Nagurachun Martha M16 by Decision (after ext.) 3-0
4. 60kg: Takeshi Ishikawa Def. Koya Shimada by TKO Round 1 1:26
3. 87kg: Kengo Shimizu Def. Koji Iga by KO Round 1 2:41
2. 55kg: Kazuyuki Fushimi Def. Hiroaki Okuwa by Decision 3-0
1. 55kg: Tatsuhiro Takashima Def. Tomonori Suzuki by standing Choke Round 3 1:40

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6/1 ShootBoxing Champions Carnival - Fight Order

ShootBoxing have announced the fight order for their Champions Carnival. This event will take place on MONDAY!!! (Corrected) in Korakuen Hall June 1.

It is a very interesting card, and there continues to be MMA stars on these ShootBoxing cards. One of the new fighters coming to ShootBoxing is the American Tyler Toner, he is the ROF lightweight champion and is coming straight in to fight in the main-event. He is taking on the very experienced Kenichi Ogata.

In addition to the main event there are no less than 3 (!) title fights on the card! This will be an awesome event and of course that means a special t-shirt. The shirt will be 3,500yen in the arena.



Fight order is after the jump.

Main-Event:
9. 71kg: Tyler Toner vs. Kenichi Ogata

ShootBoxing Western Pacific Title Fight (67kg):
8. 67kg: Hiroki Shishido vs. Luke Meitland

Japan Super Werlterweight Title Fight (70kg):
7. (Champion) Kenji Kanai vs. (Challenger) Takaaki Umeno

Japan Super Featherweight Title Fight (60kg):
6. (Champion)Tomohiro Oikawa vs. (Challenger) Hiroaki Suzuki

5. 56kg: Nagurachun Martha M16 vs. Mamoru Yamaguchi
4. 60kg: Takeshi Ishikawa vs. Koya Shimada
3. 87kg: Koji Iga vs. Kengo Shimizu
2. 55kg: Kazuyuki Fushimi vs. Hiroaki Okuwa
1. 55kg: Tomonori Suzuki vs. Tatsuhiro Takashima

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6/1 ShootBoxing Champions Carnival - Ring of Fire Champion Competing

The Ring of Fire lightweight champion, Tyler Toner, is just the latest in of a growing list of MMA fighters to try ShootBoxing.

On this card we also have Mamoru Yamaguchi, who will have his 3rd Shootboxing fight. Other MMA fighters who have tried ShootBoxing include Rumina Sato, MIKU, Antonio Carvalho and Luiz Azeredo, to name a few off the top of my head.

Tylor Toner will face the very experienced Kenichi Ogata in his debut. Ogata has a record of 44-14 in ShootBoxing and it will not be an easy opponent.

I am sure Korakuen Hall will be packed for this event, they usually are for the ShootBoxing events.

Added:
Tyler Toner vs. Kenichi Ogata

Previously Announced:
ShootBoxing Western Pacific Title Fight:
Hiroki Shishido vs. Luke Meitland

Japan Super Featherweight Title Fight:
(Champion)Tomohiro Oikawa vs. (Challenger) Hiroaki Suzuki

Japan Super Werlterweight Title Fight:
(Champion) Kenji Kanai vs. (Challenger) Takaaki Umeno

Nagurachun Martha M16 vs. Mamoru Yamaguchi
Koji Iga vs. Kengo Shimizu

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6/1 ShootBoxing Champions Carnival - Another Title Fight Added

You cant just call an event "Champions Carnival", if you do you need to add some fights that makes it what the title promises. That is exactly what ShootBoxing is doing. Today they have announced the addition of a 3rd title fight. I think it is a new title as well (I have only seen Japanese champtions in the past).

The fight will be for the ShootBoxing Western Pacific title. The fighters battling it out will be the Japanese ShootBoxing veteran Hiroki Shishido and Australian Luke Meitland(?). Shishido came 3rd in last year's S-Cup tournament, and it should be a very good fight.

I am not sure about the name of the Australian fighter, but he is from "Jabout" and is a WKBA champion.

Added:
ShootBoxing Western Pacific Title Fight:
Hiroki Shishido vs. Luke Meitland

Previously Announced:
Japan Super Featherweight Title Fight:
(Champion)Tomohiro Oikawa vs. (Challenger) Hiroaki Suzuki

Japan Super Werlterweight Title Fight:
(Champion) Kenji Kanai vs. (Challenger) Takaaki Umeno

Nagurachun Martha M16 vs. Mamoru
Koji Iga vs. Kengo Shimizu

Participants:
Kenichi Ogata

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6/1 ShootBoxing - Champion Carnival - Mamoru Added

ShootBoxing have announced an additional fight for their Champions Carnival. The Shootboxing ranked #1 featherweight Nagurachun M16 will take on Shooto ledgend Mamoru Yamaguchi. Mamoru seems to have put his Shooto career on hold and has not fought there since July last year and would be in risk of losing his spot in the Shooto rankings if he doesnt fight there soon.

Mamoru lost his last fight in ShootBoxing in April and will looking to get another win. He is 1-1 in his ShootBoxing career.

Added:
Nagurachun Martha M16 vs. Mamoru

Previously announced:
Japan Super Featherweight Title Fight:
(Champion)Tomohiro Oikawa vs. (Challenger) Hiroaki Suzuki

Japan Super Werlterweight Title Fight:
(Champion) Kenji Kanai vs. (Challenger) Takaaki Umeno

Koji Iga vs. Kengo Shimizu

Participants:
Hiroki Shishido
Kenichi Ogata

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4/3 ShootBoxing - RESULTS *Azeredo in a close fight*

There are a couple of things that are guarateed when ShootBoxing puts on an event in Korakuen Hall. One is that it will be just about a full house, it will also be a very good value ticket. And lately their events have featured some high profile MMA stars trying out this sport. For those who dont know what ShootBoxing is, it is something like Strike Box. It is K-1 rules, with standing submissions and takedowns. No ground fighting though. If you want to have a closer look at the rules, here is a link: www.shootboxing.org.

Yesterday the MMA stars were represented by Shooto star Mamoru "The Fro" Yamaguchi, Pride veteran Luiz Azeredo and HEROs veteran Bernard Ackah.

Azeredo fought in the main-event taking on ShootBoxing star Hiroki Shishido, and it was a very close fight. All the judges scored it 30-30 after 3 rounds, but in the first extention round Shishido got the decision 3-0 (10-9 from all judges).

11. Main-Event 70kg: Hiroki Shishido Def. Luiz Azeredo by Decision ext. round 3-0
10. 70kg: Takaaki Umeno Def. Takashi Ono by Decision 3-0
9. Heavy: Bernard Ackah Def. Masahiro Iwashita by Decision 2-0
8. 55kg: Akito Sakimura Def. Mamoru Yamaguchi by Decision 3-0 (3x30-29)
7. 60kg: Hiroaki Suzuki Def. Akifumi Utagawa by Decision 3-0
6. 60kg: Takashi Ishikawa Def. Mitsuhisa Sunabe by Decision 3-0
5. Koya Shimada Def. Hiroyuki Yamashiro by Decision 3-0
4. 57kg: Kazuyuki Fushimi Def. Hiroshi Funabashi by Decision 3-0

Starting Fights:
3. 70kg: Takafumi Yamazaki Def. Shota Watanabe by Decision 3-0
2. 55kg: Hiroaki Okuwa Def. Hiroshi Takashima (?) by Decision ext. round 2-1
1. 71kg: Masatomi Kawachi Def. Shinichiro Kurogi By Decision ext. round 3-0

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4/3 ShootBoxing - Fight Order ***Reminder***

***Reminder***
Just a reminder of this event in Korakuen Hall tonight!

ShootBoxing has been attracting some interesting fighters lately, and this event is no different.

Today the fight order was announced, and Luiz Azeredo gets to fight in the main event in his 2nd ShootBoxing event. His is taking on the #3 ranked Hiroki Shishido in what should be a very interesting main event. Last time Azeredo fought in ShootBoxing, he won his 1st round fight in the S-Cup by submission and made a very good impression.

In the co-main event, the Super Welterweight #2 ranked Takashi Ono is taking on the undefeated (7-0) and #2 ranked middlweight Takaaki Umeno.

Also making a return to ShootBoxing is the Shooto star, Mamoru Yamaguchi. Also on this card is Pancrase veteran Mitsuhisa Sunabe.

11. Main-Event 70kg: Luiz Azeredo vs. Hiroki Shishido
10. 70kg: Takashi Ono vs. Takaaki Umeno
9. Heavy: Masahiro Iwashita vs. Bernard Ackah
8. 55kg: Mamoru Yamaguchi vs. Akito Sakimura
7. 60kg: Akifumi Utagawa vs. Hiroaki Suzuki
6. 60kg: Takashi Ishikawa vs. Mitsuhisa Sunabe
5. Koya Shimada vs. Hiroyuki Yamashiro
4. 57kg: Kazuyuki Fushimi vs. Hiroshi Funabashi

Starting Fights:
3. 70kg: Takafumi Yamazaki vs. Shota Watanabe
2. 55kg: Hiroshi Takashima (?) vs. Hiroaki Okuwa
1. 71kg: Masatomi Kawachi vs. Shinichiro Kurogi

If you are planning to go out to this, the event is in Korakuen Hall and there looks to like there are still tickets. I am expecing this to be close to sold out though.

The doors open at 17:00, starting fights kick off at 17:15, with the main card starting at 18:00.

Ticket Prices:
RS 8,000円　
SS 7,000円
S 6,000円
A 5,000円　
B 3,000円　
Standing 2,000円

At the door +500円

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4/3 Shoot Boxing - Mamoru Continues

The Shooto fighters, Rumina Sato and Mamoru Yamaguchi both made the headlines when they made their Shoot Boxing debuts in February. It is announced today that Mamoru is returning to take on the #1 ranked super-bantamweight at the April event. Does this mean that Mamoru is trying to add a Shoot Boxing belt to his collection? I would think so.

Either way, this card is looking very intersting.

Added:
Mamoru Yamaguchi vs. Akito Sakimura

Previously Announced:
Heavy: Masahiro Iwashita vs. Bernard Ackah
Luiz Azeredo vs. Hiroki Shishido

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2/11 Shoot Boxing - RESULTS

Big event happening in Korakuen hall today. It is sold out and there are some very interesting MMA fighters on the card too.

Rumina Sato and Mamoru Yamaguchi, both big Shooto names, are making their Shoot Boxing debuts. In addition to that Miku Matsumoto is having her 2nd Shoot Boxing fights.

There are also some very good Shoot Boxers and Muay Thai fighters on the card too. Including Hiroki Shishido, Greg Foley, Kenji Kanai and Noriyuki Enari.

I will be updating the results as they become available.

Feels like Australia is invading Japan today, there are 2 Aussie fighters on this card in addition to that, the Australian soccer team is playing Japan (0-0 after 1st half).

12. 70kg: Hiroki Shishido Def. Wei Shu Lei (?) by KO Round 3 1:54
11. 70kg: Greg Foley Def. Kenji Kanai by TKO Round 1 0:37
10. 56kg: Mamoru Yamaguchi Def. Noriyuki Enari by Decision 3-0
9. 60kg: Akifumi Utagawa Def. Takeshi Ishikawa by decision 3-0 after extention
8. 65kg: Rumina Sato Def. Matt Campbell by TKO Round 2 2:14
(Japanese media is saying Mike Campbell, please correct me if I am wrong, I believe it is Matt Campbell...)

7. 71kg: Takaaki Umeno Def. Taiga Yamaguchi by decision 3-0
6. 60kg: Hiroaki Suzuki Def. Koya Shimada by decision 3-0
5. 51kg: Miku Matsumoto Def. Misato Tomita by KO Round 1 1:01
4. 55kg: Masahiro Fujimoto Def. Kazuyuki Fushimi by Decision 2-0
3. 55kg: Hiroaki Okuwa Def. Shinsaki (?) Ozawa by KO ext. Round 0:47
2. 57kg: Tatsuhiro Takashima Def. Yoshifumi Arai by decision 3-0
1. 71kg: Hideto Imano Def. Masatomi Kawachi by decision 2-0

MIKU has now won her 2 Shoot Boxing fights, it is a very good and impressive result for her.

Rumina makes it a double for the MMA fighters so far. A strong performance from him, and I have a feeling we will see more of him in Shoot Boxing.

Mamoru also pulls out the win, a very good night for the MMA fighters.

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2/11 Shoot Boxing - Card Complete **UPDATED**

Shoot Boxing have announced the addition of Greg Foley to this card. The Australian competed on the on the S-Cup Finals card last year and won his fight (which was a reserve fight). This time he is in the co-main event, taking on the Japanese Champion Kenji Kanai. The fight is also just days before his 28th birthday (from what I can see), so a win should be a good birthday present.

With that addition, there is only 1 fighter missing on the card. The fighter missing, will be Rumina Sato's opponent.

It looks like this should be a very good card, the event is sold out already (probably due to this being a public holiday in Japan), but there will be some tickets available on the day from the ticket booth downstairs (from 16:00).

***UPDATE***
Shoot Boxing have announced Rumina Sato's opponent as well today. That means the card is complete and will have 12 fights.

The last fighter added is also Australian, from Jabout in Penrith as well, Matt Campbell (the Japanese site says Mike, but I am pretty sure its Matt...). He should be able to put up a good fight against the Shooto veteran, and this event is looking very good!


12. Main-Event - 70kg: Hiroki Shishido vs. Wei Shu Lei (?)
11. 70kg: Kenji Kanai vs. Gerg Foley
10. 56kg: Mamoru Yamaguchi vs. Noriyuki Enari
9. 60kg: Takeshi Ishikawa vs. Akifumi Utagawa
8. 65kg: Rumina Sato vs. Matt Campbell
7. 71kg: Taiga Yamaguchi vs. Takaaki Umeno
6. 60kg: Koya Shimada vs. Hiroaki Suzuki
5. 51kg: Miku Matsumoto vs. Misato Tomita
4. 55kg: Kazuyuki Fushimi vs. Masahiro Fujimoto
3. 55kg: Hiroaki Okuwa vs. Shinsaki (?) Ozawa
2. 57kg: Yoshifumi Arai vs. Tatsuhiro Takashima
1. 71kg: Masatomi Kawachi vs. Hideto Imano

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2/11 Shoot Boxing - Miku Fighting

Shoot Boxing is an organization that somehow always manages to get names to make a switch for a fight or 2. DEEP female champion, Miku, made her Shoot Boxing debut at the S-Cup finals event in November last year. She defeated the experienced Shoot Boxer Lena by decision and it clearly left her hungry for more.

I was hoping to see Miku fight at the DEEP event on February 20, or even the Jewels card on the 4. But yesterday it was announced that Miku is fighting on the Shoot Boxing card February 11. She will be taking on an experienced competitor in Misato Tomita.

Other MMA fighters also competing on this card are Mamoru, Rumina Sato and now Miku.

Also added is the fight between 2 Shoot Boxing veterans, Takeshi Ishikawa is taking on Akifumi Utagawa.

Announced:
Miku Matsumoto vs. Misato Tomita
Takeshi Ishikawa vs. Akifumi Utagawa

Previously Annouced:
Rumina Sato vs. TBA
Hiroki Shishido vs. Wei Shu Lei (?)
Mamoru Yamaguchi vs. Noriyuki Enari

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2/11 ShootBoxing - "The Fro" Mamoru Fighting!

"The Fro" is one of the bigger personalities in Shooto, and has been ranked in the top of the Shooto bantamweight division for a long time. Only his inability to get out of "BJ"'s guillotine choke (some would say due to the fro), stopped him from reclaim that title last year. Mamoru Yamaguchi is facing ShootBoxing's Japanese champion in the superbantam weight division, Noriyuki Enari, it does not look like it will be for the title though.

Also on the card is ShootBoxing star Hiroki Shishido against Chinese Wei Shu Lei.

Announced:
Hiroki Shishido vs. Wei Shu Lei (?)
Mamoru Yamaguchi vs. Noriyuki Enari

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