Deep Jewels crowned a new strawweight champion on Sunday when Seika Izawa submitted Miki Motono in the co-main event at Deep Jewels 33. In a short time, Izawa has quickly become one of the most talented fighters on the Deep Jewels roster, and her title victory was especially impressive.

Now 3-0, the skilled grappler is working hard to develop her striking so that she can become a more complete martial artist. Izawa hopes to one day represent Japan on a larger stage in MMA, and she discussed her training and some future plans with MMARising.com following today’s title victory.

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Rising star Saori Oshima added a second championship to her collection today at Deep Jewels 33 in Tokyo, Japan. The reigning Deep Women’s Microweight Champion defeated Hikaru Aono in today’s entertaining main event to capture the vacant Deep Jewels Atomweight Championship.

In the co-main event, Seika Izawa kept her unblemished record intact and captured her first major MMA title by defeating Miki Motono for a second time. Izawa, who outpointed Motono in a December non-title bout, quickly submitted her tonight to become Deep Jewels Strawweight Champion.

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Deep Jewels showcased its latest all-female card on Sunday afternoon at New Pier Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Deep Jewels 33 was headlined by a rematch between Deep Jewels Strawweight Champion Miki Motono and unbeaten challenger Seika Izawa, who upset Motono in a December non-title bout.

In one of two atomweight grand prix semi-final bouts, Hikaru Aono took on Mizuki “Nisse” Oshiro, who replaced an ill Aya Murakami. Si Woo Park competed in a rematch with Saori Oshima in the second semi-final fight. MMARising.com has live play-by-play for the Deep Jewels 33 card.

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada tonight for UFC on ESPN 25: “Korean Zombie vs Ige.” The event was headlined by a featherweight contender’s bout between South Korean star “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung and Hawaii’s Dan “50K” Ige.

In the heavyweight co-main event, Alexey “The Boa Constrictor” Oleynik took on Sergey “The Polar Bear” Spivak. Elsewhere on the main card, Marlon “Chito” Vera battled “Dangerous” Davey Grant at bantamweight. MMARising.com has live play-by-play for the UFC on ESPN 25 card.

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship travelled to the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona tonight for UFC 263: “Adesanya vs Vettori 2.” The event featured a UFC Middleweight Championship rematch between Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya and Marvin “The Italian Dream” Vettori.

In the co-main event, UFC Flyweight Champion Deiveson “Deus da Guerra” Figueiredo put his title on the line against Brandon “The Assassin Baby” Moreno in a rematch from the pair’s closely-contested Majority Draw in December. MMARising.com has live play-by-play for the UFC 263 card.

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Invicta Fighting Championships showcased its atomweight division with the fourth edition of the Phoenix Series tonight at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas. The event featured a one-night, single-elimination grand prix tournament as eight women competed to earn an atomweight title shot.

Among those competing in tonight’s tournament was Brazilian standout Jéssica Correa Delboni, who suffered a contentious Split Decision defeat when she challenged for the Invicta FC Atomweight Championship three weeks ago. MMARising.com has live play-by-play for the Phoenix Series 4.

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship remained at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada tonight for UFC Fight Night 189: “Rozenstruik vs Sakai.” The event was headlined by a heavyweight bout between strikers Jairzinho “Bigi Boy” Rozenstruik and Augusto Sakai, who both looked to rebound from defeats.

In the heavyweight co-main event, Walt “The Big Ticket” Harris squared off against Marcin “Tybur” Tybura. Elsewhere on the main card, Roman “The Caucasian” Dolidze faced Laureano “El Matador” Staropoli at middleweight. MMARising.com has live play-by-play for the UFC Fight Night 189 card.

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Charles “do Bronx” Oliveira’s long road to UFC title gold concluded with a thrilling victory on May 15th at UFC 262 in Houston, Texas. Oliveira, an 11-year UFC veteran, rallied to knock out former Bellator champ “Iron” Michael Chandler for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship in the main event.

Also at UFC 262, Beneil Dariush continued his impressive winning streak at 155 pounds by defeating Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson. Bellator Women’s Featherweight Champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino retained her title by stopping Leslie “The Peacemaker” Smith in a rematch at Bellator 259.

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