Jewels 17th Ring

Jewels 17th Ring was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by promotion Jewels on December 17, 2011 (2011-12-17) at Shinjuku Face in Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan.^[1]

Jewels 17th Ring
The poster for Jewels 17th Ring
Information
Promotion	Jewels
Date	December 17, 2011 (2011-12-17)
Venue	Shinjuku Face
City	Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan
Attendance	822^[1]
Event chronology
Jewels 16th Ring Jewels 17th Ring Jewels 18th Ring

The event featured the semi-finals and final of the Jewels Featherweight Queen tournament, which determined the first featherweight (-48 kg) titleholder of the promotion. It also featured a Jewels lightweight queen championship match and the final of the Jewels Under-15 Amateur Kickboxing Tournament.

Background

At the conclusion of Jewels 16th Ring, the semi-final matchups were determined in the Jewels Featherweight Queen Grand Prix; a tournament that crowned the first featherweight queen champion of the promotion at Jewels 17th Ring. Naho Sugiyama would face Kikuyo Ishikawa in one semi-final and Misaki Takimoto would face Yukiko Seki in the other. The winners would then face each other for the championship later on the same card.^[2]

On October 28, 2011 (2011-10-28), three bouts were announced for the card. Jewels lightweight queen champion Ayaka Hamasaki would defend her title in a rematch with Seo Hee Ham. Mei Yamaguchi would face Mika Nagano and Yasuko Tamada would face Sachiko Yamamoto in a Jewels Featherweight Queen GP reserve bout.^[3][4]

Two more fights, Emi Fujino vs. Celine Haga and Emi Tomimatsu vs. Rina Tomita, were added to the card on November 22, 2011 (2011-11-22).^[5][6]

The Jewels Under-15 Amateur Kickboxing Tournament final between Saya Ito and Chihiro Imoto, along with a non-tournament kickboxing match between Miku Hayashi and Kanomu Shisso, was confirmed for the card on December 2, 2011 (2011-12-02).^[7][8]

Four more fights were announced on December 9, 2011 (2011-12-09). In professional MMA bouts, Shino VanHoose would face Asami Higa and Yuka Okumura would face Anna Saito. Miyako Mitsuhori would face Mai in a kickboxing match and Yukari Yamaguchi would face Nana Ichikawa in an amateur MMA fight.^[9][10]

The final fight on the card, an amateur kickboxing match between Mili Sasaki and Fuka Saito, was announced on December 14, 2011 (2011-12-14).^[11][12]

The day before the event, all fighters made weight on their first attempt during the weigh-ins.^[13][14]

Event

Chihiro Imoto defeated Saya Ito by unanimous decision to win the Jewels Under-15 Amateur Kickboxing Tournament.

Misaki Takimoto defeated Yukiko Seki in the first Jewels Featherweight Queen GP semi-final and Naho Sugiyama defeated Kikuyo Ishikawa in the other. Sugiyama then defeated Takimoto by technical submission (armbar) in the tournament final to become the first Jewels featherweight queen champion.

In the main event, Ayaka Hamasaki defeated Seo Hee Ham by TKO (corner stoppage) after the first round when Ham was unable to continue due to a back injury.

Results

Opening card

• 1st opening fight: Jewels amateur kickboxing rules -48 kg, 2:00 x 2 rounds

  Mili Sasaki (Shobukai) vs.   Fuka Saito (Shakariki Dojo)

Sasaki defeated Saito by majority decision (20-20, 20-19, 20-19).^[1][15][16]

• 2nd opening fight: Jewels amateur rules, 4:00 x 1 round

  Yukari Yamaguchi (White Heart Karate Association) vs.   Nana Ichikawa (Freelance)

Yamaguchi defeated Ichikawa by technical submission (armbar) at 1:20 of round 1.^[1][15][16]

• 3rd opening fight: Jewels Under-15 Kickboxing Tournament final (-46 kg), Jewels amateur kickboxing rules, 2:00 x 2 rounds

  Chihiro Imoto (Kokushi Gym) vs.   Saya Ito (Shobukai)

Imoto defeated Ito by majority decision (20-19, 20-19, 19-19).^[1][15][16]

Main card

• 1st match: Jewels official rules -54 kg bout, 5:00 x 2 rounds

  Yuka Okumura (Soul Fighters Japan) vs.   Anna Saito (Fight Chix)

Okumura defeated Saito by submission (heel hook) at 4:41 of round 1.^[1][15][16]

• 2nd match: Jewels official rules -48 kg bout, 5:00 x 2 rounds

  Shino VanHoose (Paraestra Hachioji/Shobukai) vs.   Asami Higa (S-KEEP)

VanHoose defeated Higa by unanimous decision.^[1][15][16]

• 3rd match: Jewels Featherweight Queen GP 2011 semi-final A (-48 kg), Jewels official rules, 5:00 x 2 rounds

  Misaki Takimoto (Zendokai Yokohama) vs.   Yukiko Seki (Fight Chix)

Takimoto defeated Seki by unanimous decision.^[1][15][16]

• 4th match: Jewels Featherweight Queen GP 2011 semi-final B (-48 kg), Jewels official rules, 5:00 x 2 rounds

  Naho Sugiyama (Wajutsu Keishukai AKZA) vs.   Kikuyo Ishikawa (Reversal Gym Yokohama Ground Slam)

Sugiyama defeated Ishikawa by split decision.^[1][15][16]

• 5th match: Jewels Featherweight Queen GP 2011 reserve bout (-48 kg), Jewels official rules, 5:00 x 2 rounds

  Sachiko Yamamoto (Angura) vs.   Yasuko Tamada (AACC)

Yamamoto defeated Tamada by split decision.^[1][15][16]

• 6th match: Jewels official rules -52 kg bout, 5:00 x 2 rounds

  Emi Tomimatsu (Paraestra Matsudo) vs.   Rina Tomita (AACC)

Tomimatsu defeated Tomita by split decision.^[1][15][16]

• 7th match: Jewels kickboxing rules -49 kg bout, 2:00 x 3 rounds

  Mai (Kenshinjyuku) vs.   Miyako Mitsuhori (Y'ZD Gym)

Mai defeated Mitsuhori by unanimous decision (30-28, 30-28, 30-29).^[1][15][16]

• 8th match: Jewels kickboxing rules -52 kg bout, 2:00 x 3 rounds

  Miku Hayashi (Bungeling Bay Spirit) vs.   Kanomu Shisso (Team SO)

Hayashi defeated Shisso by unanimous decision (30-28, 30-28, 30-28).^[1][15][16]

• 9th match: Jewels official rules -52 kg bout, 5:00 x 2 rounds

  Emi Fujino (Wajutsu Keishukai GODS) vs.   Celine Haga (Team Hellboy Hansen)

Fujino defeated Haga by unanimous decision.^[1][15][16]

• 10th match: Jewels official rules -52 kg bout, 5:00 x 2 rounds

  Mei Yamaguchi (Freelance) vs.   Mika Nagano (Core)

Yamaguchi defeated Nagano by split decision.^[1][15][16]

• 11th match: Jewels Featherweight Queen GP 2011 final (-48 kg), Jewels official rules, 5:00 x 2 rounds

  Naho Sugiyama (Wajutsu Keishukai AKZA) vs.   Misaki Takimoto (Zendokai Yokohama)

Sugiyama defeated Takimoto by technical submission (armbar) at 4:09 of round 1 to become Jewels featherweight queen champion.^[1][15][16]

• 12th match: Jewels Lightweight Queen Championship (-52 kg), Jewels special rules, 5:00 x 3 rounds

  Ayaka Hamasaki (AACC) vs.   Seo Hee Ham (CMA Korea/Busan Team M.A.D.)

Hamasaki defeated Ham by TKO (corner stoppage) at 5:00 of round 1 to retain the Jewels lightweight queen championship.^[1][15][16]

References

1. "17th RING：公式結果". 17th Ring (in Japanese). Japan: Jewels official blog. 2011-12-18. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
2. Sargent, Robert (2011-09-11). "Jewels Featherweight Queen Semi-Final Matchups Set". News. Canada: MMARising.com. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
3. 【ジュエルス】12・17ハム・ソヒと再戦の女王・浜崎朱加「確実に一本を取る」. News (in Japanese). Japan: God Bless the Ring. 2011-10-28. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
4. Sargent, Robert (2011-10-27). "Title Fight, Two Featured Bouts Added To Jewels: 17th Ring". News. Canada: MMARising.com. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
5. 【ジュエルス】12・17藤野恵実が初参戦！富田里奈と富松恵美が激突. News (in Japanese). Japan: God Bless the Ring. 2011-11-23. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
6. Sargent, Robert (2011-11-22). "Two Additional Matchups Announced For Jewels: 17th Ring". News. Canada: MMARising.com. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
7. 【ジュエルス】12・17目指せ、キックルールのエース！林美久が連続参戦. News (in Japanese). Japan: God Bless the Ring. 2011-12-02. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
8. Sargent, Robert (2011-12-02). "Jewels Under-15 Kickboxing Final Official For "17th Ring"". News. Canada: MMARising.com. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
9. 【ジュエルス】12・17現役の女子中学生ファイターが参戦！. News (in Japanese). Japan: God Bless the Ring. 2011-12-11. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
10. Sargent, Robert (2011-12-09). "Four New Bouts Round Out Jewels: "17th Ring" Card". News. Canada: MMARising.com. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
11. 【ジュエルス】12・17全対戦カード決定、指定席は完売！. News (in Japanese). Japan: God Bless the Ring. 2011-12-14. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
12. Sargent, Robert (2011-12-13). "With Late Addition, 15 Bouts Set For Jewels: "17th Ring"". News. Canada: MMARising.com. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
13. "17th RING：前日計量の結果". 17th Ring (in Japanese). Japan: Jewels official blog. 2011-12-16. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
14. Sargent, Robert (2011-12-16). "Fighters On Weight For Saturday's Jewels: "17th Ring" Card". News. Canada: MMARising.com. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
15. 【ジュエルス】浜崎が不完全燃焼の初防衛、スギロックが初代女王に. Results (in Japanese). Japan: God Bless the Ring. 2011-12-17. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
16. Sargent, Robert (2011-12-17). "Jewels: "17th Ring" Live Play-By-Play & Results". Articles. Canada: MMARising.com. Retrieved 2012-02-08.

External links

• Official results at Jewels official blog (in Japanese)
• Event results at Sherdog
• Event results at God Bless the Ring (in Japanese)
• Event results at Bout Review (in Japanese)