Shinsho Anzai

Shinsho Anzai
Born Shinsho Anzai
(1985-12-01) 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 Welterweight
Middleweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach 70 1⁄2 in (179 cm)
Fighting out of Toshima, Tokyo, Japan
Team Team Climb
Years active 2009-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 13
Wins 10
By knockout 7
By decision 3
Losses 3
By knockout 1
By submission 1
By decision 1
University Meiji University, Kokugakuin University
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Shinsho Anzai (安西信昌, Anzai Shinshō, born December 1, 1985) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and wrestler currently competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2009, he has also competed for Pancrase and King of the Cage.

Background

Born 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

Early career

Anzai 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

In 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.

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.[5] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[6]

Anzai faced Jake Matthews on June 23, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 132.[7] He lost the fight via rear-naked choke in the first round.[8]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 10–3 Jake Matthews Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards June 23, 2018 1 2:44 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, 2014 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

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.ufc.com/fighter/shinsho-anzai
  2. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Shinsho". Sherdog.
  3. ↑ Anton Tabuena (2014-08-13). "UFC signs Shinsho Anzai as late replacement to face Alberto Mina in Macau". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-08-13.
  4. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2014-08-23). "UFC Fight Night 48 results: Alberto Mina stops Shinsho Anzai with hammerfists". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
  5. ↑ "Luke Jumeau ready to make another statement as Kiwi heads to Japan for next UFC bout". Stuff. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  6. ↑ "UFC Fight Night 117 results: Shinsho Anzai returns from 2-year layoff, outpoints Luke Jumeau". MMAjunkie. 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2017-09-23.
  7. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Ovince St. Preux vs. Tyson Pedro, Two Other Bouts Booked for UFC Fight Night 132 in Singapore". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ "Middleweight King Of Pancrase" (in Japanese).
  10. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Shinsho". Sherdog.
  • "Shinsho Anzai". UFC.com.
  • Professional MMA record for Shinsho Anzai from Sherdog Edit this at Wikidata
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