Shinsho Anzai

Shinsho Anzai
BornShinsho Anzai
(1985-12-01) December 1, 1985 (age 39)
Saitama, Japan
Other names"Animal"
ResidenceTokyo, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Fighting out ofToshima, Tokyo, Japan
TeamTeam Climb
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins11
By knockout7
By decision4
Losses6
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision1
Other information
UniversityMeiji University, Kokugakuin University
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.

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.[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

After 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

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
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

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References

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  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. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Luke Jumeau ready to make another statement as Kiwi heads to Japan for next UFC bout". Stuff. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  7. ^ "UFC Fight Night 117 results: Shinsho Anzai returns from 2-year layoff, outpoints Luke Jumeau". MMAjunkie. 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2017-09-23.
  8. ^ Sherdog.com. "Ovince St. Preux vs. Tyson Pedro, Two Other Bouts Booked for UFC Fight Night 132 in Singapore". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ Simon, Zane (2013-01-29). "List of current UFC fighters". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2019-07-19.
  11. ^ Damon Martin (December 7, 2019). "Michael 'Venom' Page books his next fight at Bellator Japan against UFC veteran". mmafighting.com.
  12. ^ "Bellator 237 results: Michael Page lights up Shinsho Anzai for second-round KO". MMA Junkie. 2019-12-29. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ de Souza, Diogo. "Igor Tanabe Faces UFC Veteran Shinsho Anzai At RIZIN 45". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  15. ^ 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.
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