Shinsho Anzai
Introduction
Shinsho Anzai (安西信昌, Anzai Shinshō, born December 1, 1985) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and wrestler. He currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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 wins against 1 loss.
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. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.
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. He won the fight by unanimous decision with the score board of (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).
Championships and achievements
- Pancrase
- Middleweight King of Pancrase (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 12 matches | 10 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By submission | 0 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 10–2 | Luke Jumeau | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami | 000000002017-09-23-0000September 23, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | 9–2 | Roger Zapata | TKO (hand injury) | UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson | 000000002015-09-26-0000September 26, 2015 | 3 | 0:47 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Loss | 8–2 | Alberto Mina | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le | 000000002014-08-23-0000August 23, 2014 | 1 | 4:17 | Macau, China | Welterweight debut. |
| Win | 8–1 | Ryo Kawamura | TKO (punches) | Pancrase 259 | 000000002014-06-29-0000June 29, 2014 | 1 | 2:52 | Tokyo, Japan | Won the Pancrase Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–1 | Will Noland | TKO (punches) | Pancrase 252: 20th Anniversary | 000000002013-09-29-0000September 29, 2013 | 1 | 2:30 | Yokohama, Japan | |
| Win | 6–1 | Yuji Hisamatsu | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrase 247 | 000000002013-05-19-0000May 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 | 000000002014-11-12-0000November 12, 2014 | 1 | 4:36 | Tokyo, Japan | Light Heavyweight bout. |
| Win | 4–1 | Yuji Sakuragi | Decision (Unanimous) | Pancrase: Progress Tour 3 | 000000002012-05-11-0000May 11, 2012 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | Light Heavyweight bout. |
| Win | 3–1 | Akihito Tanaka | TKO (punches) | Pancrase: Impressive Tour 8 | 000000002011-08-07-0000August 7, 2011 | 1 | 4:16 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Jerry Nelson | Decision | KOTC: Toryumon | 000000002010-01-30-0000January 30, 2010 | 3 | 3:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 2–0 | Yuji Saeki | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Toryumon | 000000002009-07-26-0000July 26, 2009 | 1 | 4:54 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jason Symak | TKO (punches) | Pancrase Gate 2009 | 000000002009-05-24-0000May 24, 2009 | 1 | 1:35 | Tokyo, Japan |