is a
Japanese
Japanese may refer to:
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female
wrestler
Wrestling is a series of combat sports involving grappling-type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. Wrestling techniques have been incorporated into martial arts, combat sport ...
,
mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...
and
kickboxer
Kickboxing is a combat sport focused on kicking and punching. The combat takes place in a boxing ring, normally with boxing gloves, mouthguards, shorts, and bare feet to favour the use of kicks. Kickboxing is practiced for self-defense, general ...
.
Background
Ichii was born on in
Ageo
260px, Ageo Maruyama Park
is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 229,517 in 103,709 households and a population density of 5000 persons per km². The total area of the city is .
Geography
Ag ...
,
Saitama Prefecture
is a landlocked prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu. Saitama Prefecture has a population of 7,338,536 (1 January 2020) and has a geographic area of 3,797 km2 (1,466 sq mi). Saitama Prefecture borders Tochigi Prefecture ...
,
Japan
Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ...
.
Professional wrestling career
Ichii debuted in 2004 in a match against
Emi Sakura
, better known by the ring name , is a Japanese people, Japanese Professional wrestling, professional wrestler performing for All Elite Wrestling (AEW). After starting her career in International Wrestling Association of Japan in August 1995, Sa ...
.
Mixed martial arts career
Ichii's debut in MMA was on at ''
Smackgirl
Smackgirl was a Japanese mixed martial arts promotion focused solely on female fighters. The promotion also held grappling and amateur events along with its main line of professional MMA cards. After financial difficulties throughout 2008 the pr ...
2006: Legend of Extreme Women'', where she was defeated via unanimous decision by
Emi Fujino
is a Japanese female mixed martial artist, kickboxer and professional wrestler, occasionally nicknamed .
Background
Fujino was born on in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. After graduating from college, she started training in Japanese style of catch ...
.
More than a year later, on her next match, Ichii defeated Yukiko Seki by
TKO (punches) to win the Universal Kickboxing Federation (UKF) Women's MMA Intercontinental Title on at Square Jungle's event ''Strong Soldiers' Conquest''.
At ''
Deep
Deep or The Deep may refer to:
Places United States
* Deep Creek (Appomattox River tributary), Virginia
* Deep Creek (Great Salt Lake), Idaho and Utah
* Deep Creek (Mahantango Creek tributary), Pennsylvania
* Deep Creek (Mojave River tributary), ...
35 Impact'' on at
Korakuen Hall
is a famous sports arena in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, which has hosted many notable boxing, professional wrestling, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and Lethwei matches.
History
On April 16, 1962, the Korakuen Hall was officially opened with ...
, Ichii defeated Japanese female MMA star
Satoko Shinashi
is a female Japanese mixed martial artist. She is a former DEEP Flyweight champion and former Smackgirl Flyweight champion. She is tied second for the most bouts among women and is considered as one of the pioneers of women's mixed martial arts ...
via
majority decision
A majority decision (MD) is a winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts and others sports involving striking. In a majority decision, two of the three judges agree on which ...
, becoming just the second woman to defeat Shinashi.
On at Square Jungle's event ''Heisei Battle in the Square Jungle'', Ichii defeated Megumi Watanabe by
guillotine choke
The guillotine choke, also known as Mae Hadaka Jime (前裸絞, "front naked choke"; compare to a rear naked choke) in judo, is a chokehold in martial arts applied from in front of the opponent, often on the ground but can also be done while stan ...
submission
Deference (also called submission or passivity) is the condition of submitting to the espoused, legitimate influence of one's superior or superiors. Deference implies a yielding or submitting to the judgment of a recognized superior, out of re ...
in 25 seconds.
Debuting with MMA promotion
Jewels
A gemstone (also called a fine gem, jewel, precious stone, or semiprecious stone) is a piece of mineral crystal which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments. However, certain rocks (such as lapis lazuli, opal, a ...
at ''
Jewels 7th Ring
''Jewels 7th Ring'' was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event hosted by MMA promotion Jewels. It was held on at Shinjuku Face in Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan.
Background
Jewels events for 2010 were announced on . On , Jewels announced the first four figh ...
'' on , Ichii was defeated by
Mika Nagano
is a Japanese female mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. She fought as a lightweight in the Deep and Jewels promotions before her retirement in 2014. Nagano has also wrestled in Ice Ribbon and World Wonder Ring Stardom. Her nicknam ...
via unanimous decision.
At ''
Jewels 8th Ring
''Jewels 8th Ring'' was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by MMA promotion Jewels. The event took place on at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring in Koto, Tokyo, Japan.
Background
On , Hiroko Yamanaka, Atsuko Emoto, Saori Ishioka and Mai Ichii were announc ...
'' on , Ichii was defeated by
Saori Ishioka
is a Japanese female mixed martial artist, kickboxer and karateka. She has participated in MMA promotions Smackgirl and Jewels. Her nickname is Shooting Star.
Background
Ishioka was born on in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. She started judo dur ...
via
armbar
An armlock in grappling is a single or double joint lock that hyperextends, hyperflexes or hyperrotates the elbow joint or shoulder joint. An armlock that hyper-extends the arm is known as an armbar, and it includes the traditional armbar, pr ...
submission in the second round.
In her third straight loss, Ichii was defeated by
South Korean kickboxer
Seo Hee Ham
Seo Hee Ham ( ko, 함서희 ; born ), written Ham Seo-Hee in Korean order, is a South Korean professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer. She is currently signed to ONE Championship, where she is ranked #2 in the ONE Championship Women's Ato ...
via unanimous decision on at ''
Jewels 9th Ring
''Jewels 9th Ring'' was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by MMA promotion Jewels (mixed martial arts), Jewels. The event took place on at Shinjuku Face in Kabukicho, Tokyo, Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan.
Background
On , Jewels announced that the ...
'' during the first round of the Jewels Lightweight Queen tournament.
After her
losing streak
''Losing Streak'' is the second studio album by ska punk band Less Than Jake, released on November 12, 1996 on Capitol Records. The album was recorded at Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida and Mirror Image Studios in Gainesville, Florida, bo ...
, Ichii rebounded with a unanimous decision victory over Miyo Yoshida during the 2010 Jewels -52 kg Rough Stone GP semi-finals at ''
Jewels 10th Ring
''Jewels 10th Ring'' was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by MMA promotion Jewels. The event took place on at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring in Koto, Tokyo, Japan. It hosted the opening round of the second Rough Stone Grand Prix.
Background
On , Jewel ...
'' on .
Ichii faced Hiroko Kitamura in the finals of the 2010 Jewels -52 kg Rough Stone GP at ''
Jewels 11th Ring
''Jewels 11th Ring'' was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by MMA promotion Jewels (mixed martial arts), Jewels. The event took place on at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan.
The event hosted the Jewels Lightweight Queen t ...
'' on . She was defeated by unanimous decision.
Kickboxing career
Ichii debuted in kickboxing on at ''Kakidamishi 8: Ryukyu Muay Thai Kingdom, Takeoff!'' where she was defeated by Sakurako via majority decision.
Debuting in
shoot boxing on at ''
Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2008'', Ichii was defeated by
Fuka Kakimoto
is a Japanese retired professional wrestler, mixed martial artist and model better known simply as (pronounced and sometimes transliterated as "Fuuka"). She was trained by JDStar as part of the promotion's "Athtress" program and made her debu ...
via extra round unanimous decision.
On at the Martial Arts Japan Kickboxing Federation event ''Break Through 8: Breach'', Ichii fought to a
majority draw
A majority draw is an outcome in several full-contact combat sports, including boxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), and other sports involving striking. In a majority draw, two of the three judges agree that neither fighter won (i.e. tied scorecards), ...
against Mika Nagai.
Ichii obtained her first victory in kickboxing by defeating Tomoko SP via unanimous decision on at ''M-1 Freshmans''.
On at ''Shoot Boxing World Tournament Girls S-cup 2010'', Ichii defeated Sumie Yamada by majority decision in the tournament's reserve bout.
Mixed martial arts record
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 4-5-0
, Hiroko Kitamura
, Decision (0-3)
,
Jewels 11th Ring
''Jewels 11th Ring'' was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by MMA promotion Jewels (mixed martial arts), Jewels. The event took place on at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan.
The event hosted the Jewels Lightweight Queen t ...
,
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, align=center, 5:00
,
Bunkyo,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 4-4-0
, Miyo Yoshida
, Decision (3-0)
,
Jewels 10th Ring
''Jewels 10th Ring'' was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by MMA promotion Jewels. The event took place on at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring in Koto, Tokyo, Japan. It hosted the opening round of the second Rough Stone Grand Prix.
Background
On , Jewel ...
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 3-4-0
,
Seo Hee Ham
Seo Hee Ham ( ko, 함서희 ; born ), written Ham Seo-Hee in Korean order, is a South Korean professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer. She is currently signed to ONE Championship, where she is ranked #2 in the ONE Championship Women's Ato ...
, Decision (0-3)
,
Jewels 9th Ring
''Jewels 9th Ring'' was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by MMA promotion Jewels (mixed martial arts), Jewels. The event took place on at Shinjuku Face in Kabukicho, Tokyo, Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan.
Background
On , Jewels announced that the ...
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 3-3-0
,
Saori Ishioka
is a Japanese female mixed martial artist, kickboxer and karateka. She has participated in MMA promotions Smackgirl and Jewels. Her nickname is Shooting Star.
Background
Ishioka was born on in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. She started judo dur ...
, Submission (armbar)
,
Jewels 8th Ring
''Jewels 8th Ring'' was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by MMA promotion Jewels. The event took place on at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring in Koto, Tokyo, Japan.
Background
On , Hiroko Yamanaka, Atsuko Emoto, Saori Ishioka and Mai Ichii were announc ...
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 2:41
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 3-2-0
,
Mika Nagano
is a Japanese female mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. She fought as a lightweight in the Deep and Jewels promotions before her retirement in 2014. Nagano has also wrestled in Ice Ribbon and World Wonder Ring Stardom. Her nicknam ...
, Decision (0-3)
,
Jewels 7th Ring
''Jewels 7th Ring'' was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event hosted by MMA promotion Jewels. It was held on at Shinjuku Face in Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan.
Background
Jewels events for 2010 were announced on . On , Jewels announced the first four figh ...
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 3-1-0
, Megumi Watanabe
, Submission (guillotine choke)
, Square Jungle: Heisei Battle in the Square Jungle
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:25
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 2-1-0
,
Satoko Shinashi
is a female Japanese mixed martial artist. She is a former DEEP Flyweight champion and former Smackgirl Flyweight champion. She is tied second for the most bouts among women and is considered as one of the pioneers of women's mixed martial arts ...
, Decision (2-0)
,
Deep: 35 Impact
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 1-1-0
, Yukiko Seki
, TKO (punches)
, Square Jungle: Strong Soldiers' Conquest
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 3:14
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 0-1-0
,
Emi Fujino
is a Japanese female mixed martial artist, kickboxer and professional wrestler, occasionally nicknamed .
Background
Fujino was born on in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. After graduating from college, she started training in Japanese style of catch ...
, Decision (0-3)
, Smackgirl 2006: Legend of Extreme Women
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
Kickboxing record
''Legend'':
Championships and accomplishments
Professional wrestling
*
Ice Ribbon
is a ''joshi puroresu'' (women's professional wrestling) professional wrestling promotion, promotion established in 2006 by Emi Sakura, after her split with Gatokunyan.
History
Ice Ribbon was founded by Emi Sakura, a professional wrestler wh ...
**
International Ribbon Tag Team Championship
The is a professional wrestling tag team championship owned by the Ice Ribbon promotion. The championship was introduced on April 4, 2007, at an Ice Ribbon and Neo Japan Ladies Pro Wrestling co-promoted event, where the Neo Machineguns (Tanny Mo ...
(
1 time) – with
GENTARO
Mixed martial arts
*Universal Kickboxing Federation Women's MMA Intercontinental Championship
See also
*
List of female mixed martial artists
This is a list of notable ''female'' mixed martial arts fighters in alphabetical order.
A
* Mariya Agapova - ( UFC, Invicta)
* Jessica Aguilar - ( UFC, Bellator, WSOF)
* Hitomi Akano - ( M-1, Strikeforce, Pancrase, JEWELS, Smackgir ...
*
List of female kickboxers
This is a list of notable female kickboxers. This list shows kickboxers and professional competitors of other martial arts such as bama-lethwei (burmese boxing), kickboxing, pradal serey (khmer boxing), sanshou (sanda), savate boxing and shoot ...
References
External links
Mai Ichii Awakening Profile*
Profileat Fightergirls.com
at
Ice Ribbon
is a ''joshi puroresu'' (women's professional wrestling) professional wrestling promotion, promotion established in 2006 by Emi Sakura, after her split with Gatokunyan.
History
Ice Ribbon was founded by Emi Sakura, a professional wrestler wh ...
Official blog
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Japanese female mixed martial artists
Mixed martial artists utilizing kickboxing
Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling
Japanese female kickboxers
Japanese female professional wrestlers
1980 births
Living people
People from Ageo, Saitama
Sportspeople from Saitama Prefecture