Mizuki Oshiro Stops Mizuki Furuse In Deep Jewels 34 HeadlinerAtomweight prospect Mizuki “Nisse” Oshiro got back in the win column with a big victory tonight at Deep Jewels 34 in Tokyo, Japan. Oshiro, who had suffered three consecutive defeats against some of the division’s top talent, rebounded by stopping veteran Mizuki Furuse in tonight’s main event.

Deep Jewels 34 was also highlighted by strong performances from two of the promotion’s brightest young stars. At flyweight, Mikiko “Mikko Nirvana” Shimizu defeated Kate “Lotus” Oyama, while 18-year-old Eru Takebayashi stayed unbeaten by dominating Tomoko Inoue in strawweight action.

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Deep Jewels 34 Live Play-By-Play & ResultsDeep Jewels showcased its latest all-female card tonight at Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan. Deep Jewels 34 was headlined by an atomweight matchup between the returning Mizuki Furuse and recent Atomweight Grand Prix competitor Mizuki “Nisse” Oshiro, who looked to rebound with a key victory.

In tonight’s flyweight co-main event, Mikiko “Mikko Nirvana” Shimizu battled popular prospect Kate “Lotus” Oyama. Elsewhere on the MMA portion of the card, Tomoko Inoue faced off against Eru Takebayashi in a featured bout at strawweight. MMARising.com has live play-by-play for Deep Jewels 34.

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Saori Oshima, Seika Izawa Capture Titles At Deep Jewels 33Rising 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 33 Live Play-By-Play & ResultsDeep 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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Saori Oshima Leads Atomweight GP Winners At Deep Jewels 32Following a disappointing setback in December, Saori Oshima rebounded in a big way tonight at Deep Jewels 32 in Tokyo, Japan. Oshima quickly submitted Emi Tomimatsu in the night’s main event, and she now joins three others in the semi-finals of the Deep Jewels atomweight grand prix.

In tonight’s co-main event, Si Woo Park, who upset Oshima at Deep Jewels 31, cruised to a Unanimous Decision victory over Mizuki “Nisse” Oshiro. Hikaru Aono posted an equally decisive win over Emi Sato tonight, and she joins Park and Oshima in the next round of the atomweight title tournament.

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Deep Jewels 32 Live Play-By-Play & ResultsDeep Jewels showcased its latest all-female fight card tonight at the famed Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Deep Jewels 32 featured the quarterfinal round of the promotion’s atomweight grand prix, and the card was headlined by a tournament matchup between Saori Oshima and Emi Tomimatsu.

In other grand prix action, Si Woo Park faced Mizuki Oshiro. Hikaru Aono met Emi Sato, and Aya Murakami received a bye to the next round. With Miki Motono sidelined due to injury, Seika Izawa faced Megumi Sugimoto in a grappling match. MMARising.com has live play-by-play for the card.

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Strawweight Title Rematch, Atomweight GP Set For Deep Jewels 32Following an upset loss in non-title action this past month, Deep Jewels Strawweight Champion Miki Motono will aim to retain her championship on March 7th at Deep Jewels 32 in Tokyo, Japan. Motono is set to compete in a rematch against Seika Izawa, who defeated Motono at Deep Jewels 31.

Deep Jewels officials announced the championship matchup today. Also confirmed for the card is the opening round of an eight-woman atomweight grand prix to determine a new champion following the recent retirement of Tomo Maesawa. All tournament participants have been officially confirmed.

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Ayaka Hamasaki Regains Super Atomweight Title At Rizin FF 26Ayaka Hamasaki recaptured the Rizin FF Women’s Super Atomweight Championship in quick and decisive fashion at Rizin Fighting Federation 26 tonight in Saitama, Japan. Hamasaki submitted Miyuu Yamamoto with an impressive first-round leg scissor choke to regain the vacant 49kg title.

Earlier on the Rizin FF 26 card, Kanna Asakura made her case for a future title rematch with Hamasaki by scoring a hard-fought Unanimous Decision victory over Ai Shimizu. The 23-year-old Asakura, who was defeated by Hamasaki in the pair’s first fight two years ago, has won four straight bouts.

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