Satoko Shinashi

Satoko Shinashi (しなし さとこ, Shinashi Satoko, legal name 尻無 智子, born January 29, 1977) 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.[5][6][7]

Satoko Shinashi
Born (1977-01-29) January 29, 1977 (age 47)
Tokyo, Japan
Other namesPrincess
NationalityJapanese
Height4 ft 10 in (1.47 m)
Weight100 lb (45 kg; 7.1 st)
DivisionAtomweight[1]
Strawweight
StyleSambo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
TeamChambers Tokyo (formerly)[2]
Girl Fight AACC (2001–2003)[2]
Mach Dojo[3]
Zendokai Yokohama[3]
Years active2001–2008, 2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total46
Wins40
By knockout5
By submission27
By decision8
Losses4
By knockout2
By decision2
Draws2
Other information
UniversityNippon Sport Science University[4]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

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Influenced by her father, Shinashi started training Judo at the age of 15, stopping the discipline after graduating from Nippon Sport Science University at 22.[8][5][4] She then started competing in Sambo, in which she excelled in international competition.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

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After a short amateur career, Shinashi turned pro in 2001.

Smackgirl

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Racking an undefeated record of 4–0–1 in her first five bouts, she entered Smackgirl 2002 Lightweight tournament in late 2002.[a][9] She finished all three bouts and won the tournament title with the second-round submission of Hisae Watanabe.[10]

DEEP

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After amassing three more wins in Smackgirl, Shinashi made her promotional debut in DEEP: 13th Impact in early January 2004 and would go on undefeated for ten more bouts, mostly in DEEP.

Smackgirl Flyweight Champion

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On November 29, 2005, Shinashi faced Naoko Omuro at Smackgirl: Lightweight Anniversary for the inaugural Smackgirl Flyweight Championship.[b] She won the fight and the championship via unanimous decision.[11]

DEEP Lightweight title shot

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After winning the Smackgirl title Shinashi returned to DEEP, submitting Shiho Yamato in the second round at DEEP: 24th Impact.[12] With the win she earned the opportunity compete for the inaugural DEEP Women's Lightweight Championship in a rematch against Hisae Watanabe.[13] She lost the bout via first-round knockout, which marked the first loss of her career.[14]

After bouncing back with two wins, Shinashi defended her Smackgirl Flyweight Championship against Misaki Takimoto on March 11, 2007, with a split decision win.[15]

DEEP Flyweight Championship reign

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With two more wins in both promotions, Shinashi entered a four-woman, one-night tournament at DEEP: 34th Impact that would crown the inaugural DEEP Flyweight Champion.[c][16] She capture the title by first defeating Fukuko Hamada via unanimous decision and then submitting Sachiko Yamamoto in the first round of the final.[17]

After capturing the title, Shinashi suffered her second loss against a professional wrestler Mai Ichii at DEEP: 35th Impact in a non-title bout before submitting Yukiko Seki at DEEP: 38th Impact on October 23, 2008.[18]

Return from hiatus

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Having been on hiatus for six years, Shinashi returned to competition in late 2014.[19] She racked nine finish victories with two defeats in DEEP and Road FC before being scheduled to defend her DEEP Flyweight title against Mizuki Oshiro at DEEP: 95 Impact on May 6, 2020. However, the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[20]

Post-title reign

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In August 2020, Shinashi vacated her title due to the pandemic's adverse effects on her training.[6]

With more than three years removed from her previous bout, Shinashi faced Reina Kobayashi at DEEP: 112 Impact on February 11, 2023.[21] She won her return via unanimous decision.[22]

Shinashi faced Kyoka Minagawa on November 11, 2023 at DEEP: 113 Impact, winning the bout via unanimous decision.[23]

Personal life

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Shinashi was married in September 2007 and gave birth to her first child, a son, on July 5, 2009.[24]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
46 matches40 wins4 losses
By knockout52
By submission270
By decision82
Draws2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win40–4–2Kyoka MinagawaDecision (unanimous)Deep: 116 ImpactNovember 11, 202325:00Tokyo, Japan
Win39–4–2Reina KobayashiDecision (unanimous)Deep: 112 ImpactFebruary 11, 202325:00Tokyo, Japan
Loss38–4–2Mizuki OshiroTKO (punches)Deep: 93 ImpactDecember 15, 201911:51Tokyo, Japan
Win38–3–2Madoka IshibashiSubmission (armbar)Deep: 90 ImpactJune 29, 201913:05Tokyo, Japan
Win37–3–2Ye Jin JungTKO (punches)Deep: 83 ImpactApril 28, 201814:37Tokyo, Japan
Win36–3–2Chiaki OtaTKO (punches)Deep: Cage Impact 2017July 15, 201711:36Tokyo, Japan
Loss35–3–2Ye Ji LeeDecision (unanimous)Road FC 37March 11, 201735:00Seoul, South KoreaCatchweight (46.5kg) bout.
Win35–2–2Proof DateTKO (punches)Deep: 76 ImpactJune 26, 201611:32Tokyo, Japan
Win34–2–2Hee Da ChoiSubmission (rear-naked choke)Deep: 73 ImpactOctober 17, 201522:30Tokyo, Japan
Win33–2–2Ye Ji LeeTKO (punches)ROAD FC 24July 25, 201524:53Tokyo, Japan
Win32–2–2Emi YamamotoTechnical Submission (armbar)Deep: 71 ImpactFebruary 28, 201511:36Tokyo, Japan
Win31–2–2Rika HamadaTechnical Submission (armbar)Deep: Dream Impact 2014: Omisoka SpecialDecember 23, 201413:29Tokyo, Japan
Win30–2–2Ye Jin JungTKO (punches)Deep: 69 ImpactOctober 26, 201412:15Tokyo, Japan
Win29–2–2Yukiko SekiSubmission (armbar)Deep: 38 ImpactOctober 23, 200811:32Tokyo, Japan
Loss28–2–2Mai IchiiDecision (majority)Deep: 35 ImpactMay 19, 200825:00Tokyo, JapanNon-title bout. Catchweight (121 lb) bout.
Win28–1–2Sachiko YamamotoSubmission (armbar)Deep: 34 ImpactFebruary 22, 200813:58Tokyo, JapanWon the inaugural Deep Women's Flyweight Championship.[c] Later vacated the title.
Win27–1–2Fukuko HamadaDecision (unanimous)25:00DEEP Women's Flyweight Championship tournament semifinal.
Win26–1–2Akemi MoriharaSubmission (heel hook)Smackgirl: Starting OverDecember 26, 200714:17Tokyo, Japan
Win25–1–2Sachiko YamamotoSubmission (straight armbar)Deep: 32 ImpactOctober 9, 200713:11Tokyo, Japan
Win24–1–2Misaki TakimotoDecision (split)Smackgirl: Will The Queen Paint The Shinjuku Skies Red?March 11, 200735:00Tokyo, JapanDefended the Smackgirl Flyweight Championship.
Win23–1–2Tae Kyung KimSubmission (armbar)Deep: 27 ImpactDecember 20, 200614:16Tokyo, Japan
Win22–1–2Yuka OkumuraSubmission (armbar)HEAT 2September 23, 200610:45Nagoya, Japan
Loss21–1–2Hisae WatanabeKO (punch)Deep: 25 ImpactAugust 4, 200613:54Tokyo, JapanFor the inaugural Deep Women's Lightweight Championship.
Win21–0–2Shiho YamatoSubmission (armbar)Deep: 24 ImpactApril 11, 200622:20Tokyo, Japan
Win20–0–2Naoko OmuroDecision (unanimous)Smackgirl: Lightweight AnniversaryNovember 29, 200535:00Tokyo, JapanWon the inaugural Smackgirl Flyweight Championship.[b]
Win19–0–2Noriko OkamotoSubmission (armbar)Deep: 20th ImpactSeptember 3, 200510:48Tokyo, Japan
Win18–0–2Mari KanekoDecision (unanimous)Deep: 19th ImpactJuly 8, 200525:00Tokyo, Japan
Win17–0–2Pamela VitzSubmission (armbar)Shooto: 5/4 in Korakuen HallMay 4, 200512:13Tokyo, Japan
Draw16–0–2Mari KanekoDraw (unanimous)Deep: 18th ImpactFebruary 12, 200525:00Tokyo, Japan
Win16–0–1Supannipa ChutipanyoSubmission (armbar)Deep: 16th ImpactOctober 30, 200410:20Tokyo, Japan
Win15–0–1Su Jeong SimTechnical submission (armbar)Deep: 15th ImpactJuly 3, 200412:50Tokyo, Japan
Win14–0–1Nana IchikawaSubmission (heel hook)Love Impact 2June 6, 200410:45Tokyo, Japan
Win13–0–1Yuki FurutachiSubmission (armbar)Deep: clubDeep Fukuoka: Team Roken FestivalMarch 20, 200411:28Fukuoka, Japan
Win12–0–1Kayo NagayasuTechnical submission (armbar)Love Impact 1February 8, 200413:17Tokyo, Japan
Win11–0–1Naoko OmuroDecision (unanimous)Deep: 13th ImpactJanuary 22, 200425:00Tokyo, Japan
Win10–0–1Misaki TakimotoSubmission (armbar)Smackgirl: Third Season 5July 6, 200312:03Tokyo, Japan
Win9–0–1Caroline HoeberchtsSubmission (armbar)Smackgirl: Third Season 3May 7, 200311:52Tokyo, Japan
Win8–0–1Reiko KawaeSubmission (armbar)Smackgirl: Third Season 2April 2, 200312:39Tokyo, Japan
Win7–0–1Hisae WatanabeSubmission (heel hook)Smackgirl: Japan Cup 2002 Grand FinalDecember 29, 200220:34Tokyo, JapanWon the Smackgirl 2002 Japan Cup Lightweight tournament.
Win6–0–1Maiko OkadaSubmission (heel hook)Smackgirl: Japan Cup 2002 Episode 2November 9, 200222:28Tokyo, Japan
Win5–0–1Miki KatagiriSubmission (armbar)Smackgirl: Japan Cup 2002 Opening RoundOctober 5, 200212:35Tokyo, Japan
Win4–0–1Kinuyo YoshizumiDecision (unanimous)Smackgirl: Summer Gate 2002August 4, 200235:00Tokyo, Japan
Draw3–0–1Kinuyo YoshizumiDrawShoot Boxing: S-Cup 2002July 7, 200235:00Yokohama, Japan
Win3–0–0Aiko KoikeSubmission (armbar)Smackgirl: Royal Smack 2002April 7, 200211:01Tokyo, Japan
Win2–0–0Misaki TakimotoSubmission (armbar)Smackgirl: God Bless YouMarch 2, 200214:32Tokyo, Japan
Win1–0–0Aya KoyamaSubmission (armbar)AX – Vol. 2: We Want To ShineDecember 26, 200112:29Tokyo, Japan
  1. ^ The weight limit for the tournament was 50kg (110lb).
  2. ^ a b c In Smackgirl, Flyweight division was up to 48kg (105lb), which is in modern day mixed martial arts known as the Atomweight division.
  3. ^ a b c In DEEP, Flyweight division was up to 44kg (97lb).

References

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  2. ^ a b "AACC Celebrates 20 Years". sogo-kaku.com. December 27, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "【RFC24】イ・イェジと対戦しなしさとこ「38歳の1年生という感じです(笑)」". mmaplanet.jp (in Japanese). July 10, 2015.
  4. ^ a b "【RFC37】Road FC XXでイ・イェジと再戦、しなしさとこ 「ダブル40の記念の大会で一本勝ち」". mmaplanet.jp (in Japanese). March 10, 2017.
  5. ^ a b c Drake Riggs. "The Little Princess that Could: Satoko Shinashi and Atomweight's Roots". mymmanews.com.
  6. ^ a b "Japan's Smallest Division: The Microweights". sogo-kaku.com. August 29, 2021.
  7. ^ Michael Shane (February 16, 2022). "7 Most Important Women In MMA History". thesportster.com.
  8. ^ "Satoko Shinasi wins DEEP". fightergirls.com. February 25, 2008.
  9. ^ "SMACK GIRL "JAPAN CUP 2002 開幕戦"". boutreview.com (in Japanese).
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  19. ^ Bryan Henderson (October 23, 2014). "Out of Obscurity: PXC 45, PLMMA 41 and Deep 69 Impact". combatpress.com.
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  21. ^ Drake Riggs (December 20, 2022). "MMA legend Satoko Shinashi to re-tie most fights record with surprise February return bout". mmamania.com.
  22. ^ "【DEEP】"46歳の元女王"しなしさとこ、3年ぶりの復帰戦で笑顔の勝利!(イーファイト)". Yahoo!ニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  23. ^ "【DEEP】しなしさとこ、"46歳の挑戦"を実らせ勝利、ちびさいKYOKAを撃破(イーファイト)". Yahoo!ニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  24. ^ "Female Star a New Mother". Sherdog.com. 2009-07-07. Retrieved 2009-07-09.
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