5/16 ClubDEEP Toyama - Results

DEEP put on a 15 fight card in Toyama's Event Plaza earlier today. The main event saw the home town favorite "Barbaro44" take on one of DEEPs biggest talents in Koichiro Matsumoto.

The card also included 3 kick-rule fights.

Read on for spoilers.

After winning the main-event, Koichiro asked for a title fight, and he could be heading for a title fight against Takafumi Otsuka next.

Main-Event:
15. 65.8kg: Koichiro Matsumoto def. Yoshihiro "Barbaro44" Tomioka by KO Round 1 1:29

14. 70.3kg: Yuichi Ikari def. Yuya Osugi by TKO Round 1 3:58
13. 65.8kg: Satoshi Watanabe vs. Yoshihiro Yamaniha Draw
12. 63kg: Yasuo Munakata def. Hirotaka Himeno by TKO Round 2 4:00
11. 53.5g: Sakura Nomura def. Rina Tomita by Decision 3-0
10. 63kg: Hiroshi Sato vs. Hiroyuki Suzuki Draw
9. 78kg: Yoshinobu Kawamura def. Daisuke Kanehira by Decision 3-0
8. 53kg: Jun Osawa Def. Akihiro Hasegawa by TKO Round 1 2:44
7. 53kg: Gen Ikeda Def. Kaname Mori by Triangle choke 2 3:39
6. 63kg: Harunari Shinogawa def. Daiki Nakahara by TKO Round 1 0:55
5. Kick-Rule - 68kg: Takeshi Sakai def. Yujiro Haraguchi by TKO Round 2 0:30
4. Kick-Rule - 63kg: Kazuhiro Konishi def. Kenichi Satake by Decision 3-0
3. Kick-Rule - 68kg: Carlos Osako def. Leo Mitsuhashi by Decision 3-0
2. 66kg: Ippei Takase def. Mattsun Mattsun by TKO Round 1 2:21
1. 63kg: Daigo Sawada def. Oya Takato by TKO Round 2 1:14

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9/13 Jewels 5th Ring - Main-Event Announced

Jewels have announced the main event for their 5th ring event, which will take place in Shinjuku Face.

On this card will also be some "Rough Stone GP" fights. Looks like there will be 3 weight classes in this GP, -48kg, -54kg and -60kg. This will be a similar sort of thing to the rookie tournament format (even if there are some familiar names in there), and the goal would be to build a new star.

Anyway, the fight announced today will be the main event, and it features Korean SmackGirl and DEEP veteran, Seo Hee Ham and the very experienced Misaki Takimoto. Seo Hee Ham has 3 losses, but they are to some of the strongest female fighters in the world, Megumi Fuji, Miku Matsumoto and Yuka Tsuji. She holds a win against Hisae Watanabe, and this will be her first fight since April 2008.

Participating in this event will also be the Japanese pro-wrestler Hikaru Shida.

Main-Event: Seo Hee Ham 3-3-0 vs. 10-10-4 Misaki Takimoto

Rough Stone GP 2009:
-48kg:
Kikuyo Ishikawa 1-0-0
Asami Kodera 3-3-0
Shinsaki Ozawa 0-3-0
Miyoko Kusaka 0-0-0

-54kg:
Mika Nagano 3-2-0
Rina Tomita 2-1-0
*2 fighters TBA

-60kg:
Shizuka Sugiyama 4-0-0
Chihiro Oikawa 1-1-0
*2 fighters TBA

Participating:
Hikaru Shida

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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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2/4 JEWELS Second Ring - RESULTS

The 2nd JEWELS event is currently underway in Shinjuku Face. I think the card looked average, but that doesnt mean the fights wont be good.

They were very late in announcing fight for this card, and I didnt even see the fight order anywhere... But it looks like I was right in my assumption that Saori Ishioka would fight in the main event, against debutant Hanako Kobayashi.

I will update the results as they become official.

So far, Harumi lost again and she is now 0-10, obviously not the start you would like to your career but I am sure she will get a win soon.

7. Main-Event - 58kg: Saori Ishioka Def. Hanako Kobayashi by TKO Round 1 2:20
6. Open: Hiroko Def. Michiko Takeda by TKO Round 2 3:25
5. 48kg: Yasuko Tamada Def. Misaki Takimoto by Decision 3-0
4. Open: Mayumi Aoki "Benkei" Def. Chihiro Oikawa by Arm-bar Round 2 2:30
3. 52kg: Masako Yoshida Def. Shinsaki Ozawa by TKO Round 1 0:54
2. 60kg: Shizuka Sugiyama Def. Shiho by TKO Round 1 2:55
1. 60kg: Rina Tomita Def. HARUMI by arm-bar Round 2 0:22

Opening Fights:
Amature-Rule －48kg 5min x1R: MIYOKO vs. Satoko Kameda
Grappling-Rule －55kg 4min x1R: Yuko Oya vs. Rikako Yuasa

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2/4 JEWELS Second Ring - Fights Announced

DREAM has a reputation for being late in announcing their match-ups, but the day before the event, Jewels have added 3 fights to the card! Honestly, I think this card is missing a big fight... I dont know what the main-event will be, but I guess Ishioka vs. Kobayashi.

Hiroko vs. Takeda should be a close fight, and so should Takimoto vs. Tamada. But these are not going a draw a big crowd.

I guess the draws on this card will be Ishioka, and the 2 pro-wrestlers making their debuts (Chihiro Oikawa and Hanako Kobayashi).

Also keep an eye on Harumi, she is 0-9 and will be fighting to avoid her 10th straight loss. I hope she can get a big win here, but have a feeling Tomita might be too strong.

Added:
60kg: HARUMI 0-9-0 vs. 1-0-0 Rina Tomita

Opening Fights:Amature-Rule －48kg 5min x1R: MIYOKO vs. Satoko Kameda
Grappling-Rule －55kg 4min x1R: Yuko Oya vs. Rikako Yuasa


Previously Announced:
58kg: Saori Ishioka 6-3-0 vs. Hanako Kobayashi
Open: Mayumi Aoki "Benkei" 2-6-0 vs. Chihiro Oikawa
Open: Hiroko 5-1-0 vs. 3-2-1 Michiko Takeda
48kg: Misaki Takimoto 9-9-4 vs. 8-4-3 Yasuko Tamada
52kg: Masako Yoshida 14-14-5 vs. 0-1-0 Shinsaki Ozawa
60kg: Shizuka Sugiyama 1-0-0 vs. 1-0-0 Shiho

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