Nippon Weekly: Strikeforce Considering Heavyweight GP Event in Japan

Filed under: DREAM, Strikeforce, K1, Sengoku, News, JapanThere are still no significant fights on the horizon, but there have been some big moves this week in Japan.

In this edition of Nippon Weekly, Strikeforce is considering holding its second quart…

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There are still no significant fights on the horizon, but there have been some big moves this week in Japan.

In this edition of Nippon Weekly, Strikeforce is considering holding its second quarterfinal round of their Heavyweight GP in Japan, UFC is planning its own Japanese events in 2011 and DREAM co-promoter Real Entertainment and Strikeforce are possibly planning a lightweight tournament sans-FEG.

Rough Stone GP Finalists Decided at Jewels 10th Ring

Filed under: News, JapanLeading Japanese women’s promoter Jewels held its 10th event Sunday at Shinkiba 1st Ring, Tokyo with the rookie tournament style “Rough Stone GP” being the focus with semifinal bouts in three different weight classes.

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Leading Japanese women’s promoter Jewels held its 10th event Sunday at Shinkiba 1st Ring, Tokyo with the rookie tournament style “Rough Stone GP” being the focus with semifinal bouts in three different weight classes.

Undefeated Jewels Lightweight GP participants Sakura Nomura and Ayaka Hamazaki were also on display as they picked up victories in a Shootboxing bout and one day grappling tournament respectively and Jewels poster girl Saori Ishioka took a narrow decision over the Joachim Hansen-trained Celine Haga.