Shinsho Anzai (Japanese: 安西信昌, Anzai Shinshō, born December 1, 1985) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and wrestler. A professional competitor since 2009, he has fought in the UFC, Bellator, Pancrase and King of the Cage.
| Shinsho Anzai | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shinsho Anzai December 1, 1985 Saitama, Japan |
| Other names | "Animal" |
| Residence | Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight Middleweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Toshima, Tokyo, Japan |
| Team | Team Climb |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| University | Meiji University, Kokugakuin University |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
editBorn and raised in Japan, Anzai began wrestling in high school at the age of 15. Anzai later continued wrestling at Meiji University, and also attended Kokugakuin University. In amateur wrestling, Anzai was second place at the 2005 All-Japan Junior Olympic Cup, was first place at the 2008 All-Japan Combat Wrestling Championship (over 80 kg). Anzai also won the ADCC Asia Trials in 2011 at 99 kg and 2013 at 88 kg, respectively.[1]
Mixed martial arts career
editEarly career
editAnzai made his professional MMA debut in May 2009. He fought exclusively in his native Japan for the Pancrase and King of the Cage (Japan) promotions. During the next six years he amassed a record of 8–1.[2]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
editIn his UFC debut, Anzai stepped in to replace Sheldon Westcott against Alberto Mina on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 48.[3] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[4]
In his second fight for the promotion, Anzai faced Roger Zapata on September 26, 2015, at UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson. He won the fight via TKO due to a hand injury Zapata sustained in the third round.[5]
After nearly two years away from the promotion, Anzai returned to face Luke Jumeau on September 23, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami.[6] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[7]
Anzai faced Jake Matthews on June 23, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 132.[8] He lost the fight via rear-naked choke in the first round.[9]
Anzai was released from the UFC in June 2019.[10]
Post-UFC career
editAfter his release from the UFC, Anzai won one fight in his native Deep promotion before signing with the Bellator. He made his promotional debut against Michael Page at Bellator & Rizin: Japan on December 29, 2019.[11] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.[12]
After an almost 3 year layoff, Anzai returned against Victor Valenzuela on May 13, 2023 at Combate Global: Mexico vs. Japan, losing the bout via ground and pound TKO in the second round.[13]
Anzai fought Igor Tanabe at RIZIN 46 on December 31, 2023.[14] He lost the bout via rear-naked choke in the first round.[15]
Championships and achievements
edit- Pancrase
- Middleweight King of Pancrase[16] (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 17 matches | 11 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 3 |
| By submission | 0 | 2 |
| By decision | 4 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 11–6 | Igor Tanabe | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | Rizin 45 | December 31, 2023 | 1 | 1:32 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Loss | 11–5 | Victor Valenzuela | TKO (elbows and punches) | Combate Global: Mexico vs. Japan | May 13, 2023 | 2 | 1:54 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 11–4 | Michael Page | KO (punch) | Bellator & Rizin: Japan | December 29, 2019 | 2 | 0:23 | Saitama, Japan | Catchweight (173 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 11–3 | Yoichiro Sato | Technical Decision (majority) | DEEP 91 Impact | September 8, 2019 | 2 | 0:39 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 10–3 | Jake Matthews | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards | June 23, 2018 | 1 | 3:44 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 10–2 | Luke Jumeau | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami | September 23, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | 9–2 | Roger Zapata | TKO (hand injury) | UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson | September 26, 2015 | 3 | 0:47 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Loss | 8–2 | Alberto Mina | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le | August 23, 2014 | 1 | 4:17 | Macau, SAR, China | Welterweight debut. |
| Win | 8–1 | Ryo Kawamura | TKO (punches) | Pancrase 259 | June 29, 2014 | 1 | 2:52 | Tokyo, Japan | Won the Pancrase Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–1 | Will Noland | TKO (punches) | Pancrase 252: 20th Anniversary | September 29, 2013 | 1 | 2:30 | Yokohama, Japan | |
| Win | 6–1 | Yuji Hisamatsu | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrase 247 | May 19, 2013 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | Middleweight debut. |
| Win | 5–1 | Hyun Gwan Lee | TKO (soccer kick) | Pancrase: Progress Tour 12: All Eyes on Yuki Kondo | November 12, 2012 | 1 | 4:36 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 4–1 | Yuji Sakuragi | Decision (Unanimous) | Pancrase: Progress Tour 3 | May 11, 2012 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 3–1 | Akihito Tanaka | TKO (punches) | Pancrase: Impressive Tour 8 | August 7, 2011 | 1 | 4:16 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Jerry Nelson | Decision | KOTC: Toryumon | January 30, 2010 | 3 | 3:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 2–0 | Yuji Saeki | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Toryumon | July 26, 2009 | 1 | 4:54 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jason Symak | TKO (punches) | Pancrase Gate 2009 | May 24, 2009 | 1 | 1:35 | Tokyo, Japan |
References
edit- ^ "Shinsho Anzai | UFC". 14 September 2018.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Shinsho". Sherdog.
- ^ Anton Tabuena (2014-08-13). "UFC signs Shinsho Anzai as late replacement to face Alberto Mina in Macau". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-08-13.
- ^ Ben Fowlkes (2014-08-23). "UFC Fight Night 48 results: Alberto Mina stops Shinsho Anzai with hammerfists". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
- ^ Marrocco, Steven (26 September 2015). "UFC Fight Night 75 results: Shinsho Anzai gets injury TKO win over Roger Zapata". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Luke Jumeau ready to make another statement as Kiwi heads to Japan for next UFC bout". Stuff. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 117 results: Shinsho Anzai returns from 2-year layoff, outpoints Luke Jumeau". MMAjunkie. 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2017-09-23.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Ovince St. Preux vs. Tyson Pedro, Two Other Bouts Booked for UFC Fight Night 132 in Singapore". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 132 results: Jake Matthews makes Shinsho Anzai pay for takedown attempt with quick submission". MMAjunkie. 2018-06-23. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ^ Simon, Zane (2013-01-29). "List of current UFC fighters". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2019-07-19.
- ^ Damon Martin (December 7, 2019). "Michael 'Venom' Page books his next fight at Bellator Japan against UFC veteran". mmafighting.com.
- ^ "Bellator 237 results: Michael Page lights up Shinsho Anzai for second-round KO". MMA Junkie. 2019-12-29. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ^ 格闘技情報を毎日配信！, eFight 【イーファイト】. "【Combate Global】元パンクラス王者・安西信昌、3年半ぶり復帰戦は無念のTKO負け、チリ強豪の強打に沈む". eFight【イーファイト】格闘技情報を毎日配信！ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-05-14.
- ^ de Souza, Diogo. "Igor Tanabe Faces UFC Veteran Shinsho Anzai At RIZIN 45". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ 格闘技情報を毎日配信！, eFight 【イーファイト】. "【RIZIN】イゴール・タナベ、圧巻の一本勝ち！元UFC安西信昌がチョークで失神". eFight【イーファイト】格闘技情報を毎日配信！ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ "Middleweight King Of Pancrase" (in Japanese).
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Shinsho". Sherdog.