Japanese star Rena Kubota avenged a disappointing loss and scored one of her most high-profile victories to date tonight at Rizin Fighting Federation 20 in Saitama, Japan. Kubota stopped Lindsey “Damsel” VanZandt late in the third round of their back-and-forth rematch on tonight’s main card.
In addition to Kubota’s emotional victory, another Rizin FF mainstay also picked up a key win tonight. Miyuu Yamamoto, competing for the tenth time under the Rizin FF banner, earned a clear-cut Unanimous Decision victory over talented striker Suwanan “Amp The Rocket” Boonsorn at 49kg.
One of Japan’s fastest rising stars, Kana Watanabe, kept her undefeated record intact and picked up her biggest career victory tonight at Bellator 237 in Saitama, Japan. Watanabe overcame a strong first round from Brazil’s Ilara “Arya Stark” Joanne and rallied to earn a third-round TKO stoppage.
Deep Jewels showcased its 27th all-female fight card tonight at the Abeno Activity Center in Osaka, Japan. Deep Jewels 27 was headlined by a three-round 54kg MMA bout between popular prospect Asami “Akaringo” Nakai and South Korea’s Si Yoon Park, who made her Deep Jewels debut.
In one of her most impressive performances to date, reigning Deep Jewels Atomweight Champion Tomo Maesawa made a successful defence of her title on Tuesday afternoon at Deep Jewels 26 in Tokyo, Japan. Maesawa defeated rival Emi Tomimatsu for a second time in the card’s main event.
Deep Jewels showcased its 26th all-female fight card on Tuesday afternoon at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Deep Jewels 26 was headlined by a Deep Jewels Atomweight Championship rematch between defending champion Tomo Maesawa and top-ranked title challenger Emi Tomimatsu.
Veteran contender Shizuka Sugiyama picked up a decisive victory tonight in the Deep Jewels 25 headliner at Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan. Sugiyama dominated prospect Asami “Akaringo” Nakai en route to an impressive second-round submission finish in the night’s flyweight main event.
Deep Jewels showcased its 25th all-female fight card on Sunday night at Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan. The Deep Jewels 25 card was headlined by a flyweight contender’s matchup between veteran promotional standout Shizuka Sugiyama and fast-rising prospect Asami “Akaringo” Nakai.
Road FC Women’s Atomweight Champion Seo Hee Ham earned another impressive victory in her Rizin debut tonight at Rizin Fighting Federation 17 in Saitama, Japan. Ham finished Deep Jewels champion Tomo Maesawa in the first round of their 49kg super atomweight contender’s bout.