1/8 DEEP Mayhem in Macao!

Since its been a while since I have been posting, I have the privilage of being able to chose news that are a bit old. Here is one of them, DEEP is going to Macao in January. The venue will be the Macao Venetian Hotel Resort.

The main even for this one will be the DEEP Megaton title. Also on the card, in non-title fights are the DEEP bantamweight champion Masakazu Imanari and DEEP welterweight champion Yuya Shirai.

BJJ black belt, Marcos Souza will be making his MMA debut (as far as I know) but he should be no stranger to DEEP fans. Last year he took on and defeated Motoki Miyazawa in DEEP X 04.

Another familiar name on the card is TUF 5 veteran Andy Wang.

9. Main-Event: DEEP Megaton Title Fight:
Yusuke Kawaguchi 13-3-0 vs. 6-1-1 Kazuhisa Tazawa

8. Masakazu Imanari 21-7-2 vs. 0-1-0 Jae Hun Moon
7. Yuya Shirai 20-8-0 vs. 0-1-0 Jeong Gyo Park
6. Ryuta Sakurai 20-16-6 vs. 2-3-0 Yoann Gouaida
5. Saori Ishioka 11-5-0 vs. 1-0-0 Ann Wongkhamma
4. Yasushi Kitazaki 10-7-1 vs. 7-7-1 Andy Wang
3. Luiz Andrade I 12-8-3 vs. 4-3-0 Rodrigo Caporal
2. Marcos “Marquinhos” Souza vs. 0-1-0 Alex “Dragon Slayer” Niu
1. Quinton Arendse 1-1-0 vs. Ye Won Nam.

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7/31 Jewels 9th Ring - Lightweight GP

Jewels have today announced that they are going to hold a 8-woman lightweight (52kg) tournament.

The participants announced so far are:
-Saori Ishioka 9-4-0
-Mika Nagano 6-3-0
-Seo Hee Ham 4-3-0

Saori Ishioka has faced both these fighters before, she won against Mika Nagano, but lost to Seo Hee Ham. I look forward to seeing the rest of the participants.

Round 1 fights will be at Jewels 9th Ring, then the semi-finals and final will be at the BIG year end event in Korakuen Hall 12/17.

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5/23 Jewels 8th Ring - RESULTS

Jewels held their 8th event in Shinkiba 1st Ring earlier today. Saori Ishioka defeats Mai Ichii in the main event by armbar, and HARUMI's loosing streak extends to 14 as she suffers a loss to "Amiba".

Celine Haga upsets the home favorite Mika Nagano by decision, thereby stoping her winning streak at 5.

Main-Event:
7. 52kg: Saori Ishioka Def. Mai Ichii by Armbar Round 2 2:41

6. Open: Hiroko Yamanaka Def. Atsuko Emoto by Decision 3-0
5. SB-Rule 54kg: Ai Takahashi Def. Yukino Oishi by Decision 3-0
4. 52kg: Celine Haga Def. Mika Nagano by Decision 3-0
3. 52kg: Miyo Yoshida Def. Yuko Kagoshima by KO Round 1 3:30
2. SB-Rule 63kg: Cho Benkei Def. Kou Ozeki by TKO Round 2 1:36
1. 57kg: Yuko "Amiba" Oya Def. HARUMI by Armbar Round 1 3:45

Opening Fight - Grappling:
53kg: Megumi Murata vs. Akiko Takami

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5/23 Jewels 8th Ring - Weigh-in & Fight Order

More pics on the Jewels blog.

The weigh-ins are done, and here is what I think will be the fight order (I have seen 2 different fight orders and I am not 100% sure which is correct).

Main-Event:
7. 52kg: Saori Ishioka 8-4-0 (51.9kg) vs. (51.5kg) 3-2-0 Mai Ichii

6. Open: Hiroko Yamanaka 8-1-1 (n/a) vs. (n/a) 2-3-0 Atsuko Emoto
5. SB-Rule 54kg: Ai Takahashi (53.9kg) vs. (53.9kg) Yukino Oishi
4. 52kg: Mika Nagano 6-2-0 (52.0kg) vs. (51.2kg) 0-4-0 Celine Haga
3. 52kg: Yuko Kagoshima 1-3-0 (51.9kg) vs. (51.8kg) 0-1-0 Miyo Yoshida
2. SB-Rule 63kg: Cho Benkei (60.4kg) vs. (62.7kg) Kou Ozeki
1. 57kg: Yuko "Amiba" Oya 3-1-0 (56.0kg) vs. (56.6kg) 0-13-0 HARUMI

Opening Fight - Grappling:
53kg: Megumi Murata vs. Akiko Takami

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5/23 Jewels 8th Ring

Next Sunday Jewels will hold their 8th event, and these events have been very popular with the fans. It is usually sold out.

This time it will be held in Shinkiba 1st ring and following this event will be a ClubDEEP event.

Jewles MMA Rule:
52kg: Saori Ishioka 8-4-0 vs. 3-2-0 Mai Ichii
Open: Hiroko Yamanaka 8-1-1 vs. 2-3-0 Atsuko Emoto
52kg: Mika Nagano 6-2-0 vs. 0-4-0 Celine Haga
52kg: Yuko Kagoshima 1-3-0 vs. 0-1-0 Miyo Yoshida
57kg: Yuko "Amiba" Oya 3-1-0 vs. 0-13-0 HARUMI

ShootBoxing Rule (3x2min. 1r ext.):
54kg: Ai Takahashi vs. Yukino Oishi
63kg: Cho Benkei vs. Kou Ozeki

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12/11 Jewels 6th Ring - RESULTS

Jewels held their 6th event earlier today, some talented fighters on the card. Fighters like Mika Nagano and Shizuka Sugiyama is really becoming stars in this organization. They both won their fights earlier today.

Also German fighter Alexandra Sanchez got a very good win in the Rough Stone tournament final, and I hope we get so see more of her.

In the main event Saori Ishioka defeated Sally Krumdiack by TKO.

-52.5kg: Saori Ishioka Def. Sally Krumdiack by TKO Round 1 2:45

ShootBoxing Rule: -52kg: Akari Def. Asako by Decision 3-0

Rough Stone GP 2009 Finals:
-48kg:Asami Kodera Def. Kikuyo Ishikawa by Decision 3-0
-54kg: Mika Nagano Def. Yuko Kagoshima by armbar Round 2 3:56
-60kg: Alexandra Sanchez Def. Tomoko Morii by armbar Round 1 3:39

-60kg: Shizuka Sugiyama Def. Yukiko "Ko" Ozeki by Decision 3-0
-53.5kg: Mari Kaneko Def. Rina Tomita by Decision 3-0
-48kg: Misaki "Patora" Ozawa Def. Yumiko Inoue by Decision 3-0
-48kg: Yoko Yamada Def. Miyoko Kusaka by Decision 3-0

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12/11 Jewels 6th Ring - Fight Order and Weigh-in

Jewels is putting on a sold out event in Shinjuku Face tomorrow. A lot of good fights on the card, and except for the main event I think a lot of people are looking forward to the rough stone finals.

Main-Event:
-52.5kg: Saori Ishioka 7-4-0 (52.4kg) vs. (53kg) 7-2-0 Sally Krumdiack

ShootBoxing Rule: -52kg: Juri- (51.5kg) vs. (51.7kg) Asaka

Rough Stone GP 2009 Finals:
-48kg:Asami Kodera 4-3-0 (48kg) vs.(47kg) 2-0-0 Kikuyo Ishikawa
-54kg: Mika Nagano 4-2-0 (53.7kg) vs. (53.3kg) 1-0-0 Yuko Kagoshima
-60kg: Alexandra Sanchez 2-0-0 (59.6kg) vs. (59.8kg) 1-1-0 Tomoko Morii

-60kg: Shizuka Sugiyama 5-1-0 (59.9kg) vs. (59.5kg) Yukiko "Ko" Ozeki
-53.5kg: Mari Kaneko 8-8-1 (53.5kg) vs. (53.4kg) 2-2-0 Rina Tomita
-48kg: Yumiko Inoue (47.3kg) vs. (47.8kg) 0-4-0 Misaki "Patora" Ozawa
-48kg: Yoko Yamada 5-1-0 (47.6kg) vs. (47.6kg) Miyoko Kusaka

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12/11 Jewels 6th Ring - Fight Announced and Sold Out!

Jewels have added another fight to their 6th event. Mari Kaneko will return after almost 4.5 years. In her day she fought some big fighters in her day, including Yuka Tsuji, Satoko Shinashi and Hisae Watanabe.



Her opponent will be AACC's Rina Tomita.



It has also been announced that this event is sold out, there will be a few standing places available though. All other tickets are sold out.

Announced:
-53.5kg: Mari Kaneko 8-8-1 vs. 2-2-0 Rina Tomita

Previously Announced:
Main-Event: -52.5kg: Saori Ishioka 7-4-0 vs. 7-2-0 Sally Krumdiack

-60kg: Shizuka Sugiyama 5-1-0 vs. Ko Ozeki
-53kg: Hiroko Kitamura 1-0-0 vs. Ayuka Hamazaki
-48kg: Yumiko Inoue vs. 0-4-0 Misaki "Patora" Ozawa
-48kg: Yoko Yamada 5-1-0 vs. Miyoko Kusaka

ShootBoxing Rule: -52kg: Juri- vs. Asaka

Rough Stone GP 2009 Finals:
-60kg: Alexandra Sanchez 2-0-0 vs. 1-1-0 Tomoko Morii
-54kg: Mika Nagano 4-2-0 vs. 1-0-0 Yuko Kagoshima
-48kg: Asami Kodera 4-3-0 vs. 2-0-0 Kikuyo Ishikawa

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12/11 Jewels 6th Ring - Fights Announced

Jewels have announced an additional 3 fights for their 6th event, and its good to see a Japanese organisation that seems to be going well. This is almost sold out already.

Added to the card is a very interesting matchup between the popular Saori Ishioka and American Sally Krumdiack. Ishioka lost her last fight against Megumi Fujii, and will be looking to get back on track with a win here. Krumdiack is the UMMA and FCF champion and will not be an easy opponent.

Also added is Shizuka Sugiyama against debutant Ko Ozeki. Ozeki is a ShootBoxing fighter and it will be interesting to see how she does against the Jewels favorite.

Announced:
-52.5kg: Saori Ishioka 7-4-0 vs. 7-2-0 Sally Krumdiack
-60kg: Shizuka Sugiyama 5-1-0 vs. Ko Ozeki
-53kg: Hiroko Kitamura 1-0-0 vs. Ayuka Hamazaki

Previously Announced:
-48kg: Yumiko Inoue vs. 0-4-0 Misaki "Patora" Ozawa
-48kg: Yoko Yamada 5-1-0 vs. Miyoko Kusaka

Rough Stone GP 2009 Finals:
-60kg: Alexandra Sanchez 2-0-0 vs. 1-1-0 Tomoko Morii
-54kg: Mika Nagano 4-2-0 vs. 1-0-0 Yuko Kagoshima
-48kg: Asami Kodera 4-3-0 vs. 2-0-0 Kikuyo Ishikawa

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12/11 Jewels 6th Ring - Fights Announced

Jewels have announced some fights and participants for their 6th events.

Jewels are continuing to sign attractive fighters an this time former model Yumiko Inoue will take on Misaki Ozawa.

The "Rough Stone GP" have reached the finals and they will be interesting. German Alexandra Sanchez was the first to defeat Shizuka Sugiyama, earning the place in the final. In the final she will take on Tomoko Morii, who has 2 fights and her only loss was to Megumi Fujii.

The popular Mika Nagano will take on Yuko Kagoshima.
　
-48kg: Yumiko Inoue vs. 0-4-0 Misaki "Patora" Ozawa
-48kg: Yoko Yamada 5-1-0 vs. Miyoko Kusaka

Rough Stone GP 2009 Finals:
-60kg: Alexandra Sanchez 2-0-0 vs. 1-1-0 Tomoko Morii
-54kg: Mika Nagano 4-2-0 vs. 1-0-0 Yuko Kagoshima
-48kg: Asami Kodera 4-3-0 vs. 2-0-0 Kikuyo Ishikawa

Participants:
Saori Ishioka 7-4-0
Shizuka Sugiyama 5-1-0

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8/23 ShootBoxing Female S-Cup - RESULTS

ShootBoxing is holding their female S-Cup in Shinagawa today. Results if you read on.

Megumi Fuji's fight is an exhibition fight with Hisae Watanabe, and there is therefore no result in this fight.

Girls S-Cup - Tournament Quarter Finals:
QF1: Rena Def. Masako Yoshida by Decision 3-0
QF2: Saori Ishioka Def. Ai Takahashi by Decision 3-0
QF3: Madoka Okada Def. Misato Tomita by KO Round 2 0:25
QF4: Mei "V Hajime" Yamaguchi Def. Lim Soo Jung by Decision 3-0
Reserve:

Mixed Rule Exhibition: Megumi Fuji vs. Hisae Watanabe

Semi-Finals:
SF1: Rena Def. Saori Ishioka by TKO Round 3 0:20
SF2: Mei "V Hajime" Yamaguchi Def. Madoka Okada by Decision 3-0

MMA-Jewels Rule: Shizuka Sugiyama Def. Hitomi Sakamoto by Decision 3-0
Yuko "Hiroko" Yamanaka Def. Cho Benkei by TKO Round 1

Female S-Cup Final:
Rena Def. Mei "V Hajime" Yamaguchi by Decision 3-0

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8/23 ShootBoxing - "Hiroko"s Opponent Announced

Hiroko is one of the attractions on this ShootBoxing card. The main feature will of course be the tournament, even though the exhibition fight between Megumi Fuji and Hisae Watanabe would be enough to fill the Shinagawa Stellar Ball (Sutera Booru) in the Shinagawa Prince Hotel complex.

Today another of the main attractions had her opponent announced. The very tall (for Japanese) "Hiroko" will take on Cho Benkei under ShootBoxing rules, and I think that should complete the card just a few days out from the event.

Added:
Yuko "Hiroko" Yamanaka vs. Cho Benkei

Previously Announced:
Mixed Rule Exhibition: Megumi Fuji vs. Hisae Watanabe

Girls S-Cup - Tournament Quarter Finals:
QF1: Rena vs. Masako Yoshida
QF2: Saori Ishioka vs. Ai Takahashi
QF3: Misato Tomita vs. Madoka Okada
QF4: Mei "V Hajime" Yamaguchi vs. Lim Soo Jung

Semi-Finals:
SF1: Winner QF1 vs. Winner QF2
SF2: Winner QF3 vs. Winner QF4

Final: Winner SF1 vs. Winner SF2

Jewels Rule (MMA) Fight:
Shizuka Sugiyama 4-0-0 vs. 0-2-0 Hitomi Sakamoto

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8/23 ShootBoxing - Hisae Watanabe taking on Megumi Fuji!

Hisae Watanabe is the former DEEP female champion, and when she retired I thought it was way too early.

Now she might be back! Anyway for 1 fight... She will be taking on Megumi Fuji in a exhibition fight fought under EX-Mixed rules. That means round 1 is Jewels rules, round 2 Shootboxing. There will be 2x2min rounds.

I hope this means we will see more of her!

Added:
Mixed Rule Exhibition: Megumi Fuji vs. Hisae Watanabe

Previously Announced:
Girls S-Cup - Tournament Quarter Finals:
QF1: Rena vs. Masako Yoshida
QF2: Saori Ishioka vs. Ai Takahashi
QF3: Misato Tomita vs. Madoka Okada
QF4: Mei "V Hajime" Yamaguchi vs. Lim Soo Jung

Semi-Finals:
SF1: Winner QF1 vs. Winner QF2
SF2: Winner QF3 vs. Winner QF4

Final: Winner SF1 vs. Winner SF2

Jewels Rule (MMA) Fight:
Shizuka Sugiyama 4-0-0 vs. 0-2-0 Hitomi Sakamoto

Participants:
Yuko "Hiroko" Yamanaka

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8/23 ShootBoxing - Girls S-Cup 2009

ShootBoxing are putting on a female version of their very popular S-Cup, and it should be a interesting event. Personally I think the favorites here are Rena and Misato Tomita, but I dont know too much about the ShootBoxing skills of the other participants.

Also on the card is up and coming Jewels favorite Shizuka Sugiyama and one of the biggest female MMA stars anywhere, Megumi Fuji.

Girls S-Cup - Tournament Quarter Finals:
QF1: Rena vs. Masako Yoshida
QF2: Saori Ishioka vs. Ai Takahashi
QF3: Misato Tomita vs. Madoka Okada
QF4: Mei "V Hajime" Yamaguchi vs. Lim Soo Jung

Semi-Finals:
SF1: Winner QF1 vs. Winner QF2
SF2: Winner QF3 vs. Winner QF4

Final: Winner SF1 vs. Winner SF2

Jewels Rule (MMA) Fight:
Shizuka Sugiyama 4-0-0 vs. 0-2-0 Hitomi Sakamoto

Participants:
Megumi Fuji
Yuko "Hiroko" Yamanaka

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8/23 ShootBoxing Female S-Cup

ShootBoxing have announced that they will hold a female S-Cup. This will be the female version of the very popular tournament they hold for the male fighters, the last couple of years in Saitama Superarena.

The female version will be in the Stellar Hall in Shinagawa Prince Hotel. And the list of participants is looking very interesting.

ShootBoxing is a hybrid of MMA and K-1, in some ways. It is K-1 with standing submissions, and it attract a lot of MMA fighters. This tournament is no different!

So far these are announced:
Megumi Fuji
Mei "V Hajime" Yamaguchi
Rena
Saori Ishioka
Shizuka Sugiyama
Yuko "Hiroko" Yamanaka
Lim Soo Jung

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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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7/11 JEWELS 4th Ring - Megumi Fuji Fighting

The 4th Jewels event will take place Saturday July 11. This time it will not be in the usual Shinjuku Face, but in Shinkiba 1st Ring.

The first fight has been announced and it will feature the unbeaten star of female MMA, Megumi Fuji. She will take on Saori Ishioka, who has won her last 3 fights. Megumi Fuji will go in with a record of 17-0 and only 2 fights have gone the distance. I have a feeling this fight will end before the final bell as well.

This fight was set up in the last Jewels event, when Saori Ishioka challenged Megumi Fuji in the ring. Mega-Megu accepted and there will be a few first for Ishioka in this fight. First of all, ground and pound will be allowed and it will go for 3x5min.

Ishioka got her chance, now lets see how she does against Megumi Fuji.

Announced:
Megumi Fuji 17-0-0 vs. 7-3-0 Saori Ishioka

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