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 matches 40 wins 4 losses
By knockout 5 2
By submission 27 0
By decision 8 2
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 40–4–2 Kyoka Minagawa Decision (unanimous) Deep: 116 Impact November 11, 2023 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 39–4–2 Reina Kobayashi Decision (unanimous) Deep: 112 Impact February 11, 2023 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 38–4–2 Mizuki Oshiro TKO (punches) Deep: 93 Impact December 15, 2019 1 1:51 Tokyo, Japan
Win 38–3–2 Madoka Ishibashi Submission (armbar) Deep: 90 Impact June 29, 2019 1 3:05 Tokyo, Japan
Win 37–3–2 Ye Jin Jung TKO (punches) Deep: 83 Impact April 28, 2018 1 4:37 Tokyo, Japan
Win 36–3–2 Chiaki Ota TKO (punches) Deep: Cage Impact 2017 July 15, 2017 1 1:36 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 35–3–2 Ye Ji Lee Decision (unanimous) Road FC 37 March 11, 2017 3 5:00 Seoul, South Korea Catchweight (46.5kg) bout.
Win 35–2–2 Proof Date TKO (punches) Deep: 76 Impact June 26, 2016 1 1:32 Tokyo, Japan
Win 34–2–2 Hee Da Choi Submission (rear-naked choke) Deep: 73 Impact October 17, 2015 2 2:30 Tokyo, Japan
Win 33–2–2 Ye Ji Lee TKO (punches) ROAD FC 24 July 25, 2015 2 4:53 Tokyo, Japan
Win 32–2–2 Emi Yamamoto Technical Submission (armbar) Deep: 71 Impact February 28, 2015 1 1:36 Tokyo, Japan
Win 31–2–2 Rika Hamada Technical Submission (armbar) Deep: Dream Impact 2014: Omisoka Special December 23, 2014 1 3:29 Tokyo, Japan
Win 30–2–2 Ye Jin Jung TKO (punches) Deep: 69 Impact October 26, 2014 1 2:15 Tokyo, Japan
Win 29–2–2 Yukiko Seki Submission (armbar) Deep: 38 Impact October 23, 2008 1 1:32 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 28–2–2 Mai Ichii Decision (majority) Deep: 35 Impact May 19, 2008 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Non-title bout. Catchweight (121 lb) bout.
Win 28–1–2 Sachiko Yamamoto Submission (armbar) Deep: 34 Impact February 22, 2008 1 3:58 Tokyo, Japan Won the inaugural Deep Women's Flyweight Championship.[c] Later vacated the title.
Win 27–1–2 Fukuko Hamada Decision (unanimous) 2 5:00 DEEP Women's Flyweight Championship tournament semifinal.
Win 26–1–2 Akemi Morihara Submission (heel hook) Smackgirl: Starting Over December 26, 2007 1 4:17 Tokyo, Japan
Win 25–1–2 Sachiko Yamamoto Submission (straight armbar) Deep: 32 Impact October 9, 2007 1 3:11 Tokyo, Japan
Win 24–1–2 Misaki Takimoto Decision (split) Smackgirl: Will The Queen Paint The Shinjuku Skies Red? March 11, 2007 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Defended the Smackgirl Flyweight Championship.
Win 23–1–2 Tae Kyung Kim Submission (armbar) Deep: 27 Impact December 20, 2006 1 4:16 Tokyo, Japan
Win 22–1–2 Yuka Okumura Submission (armbar) HEAT 2 September 23, 2006 1 0:45 Nagoya, Japan
Loss 21–1–2 Hisae Watanabe KO (punch) Deep: 25 Impact August 4, 2006 1 3:54 Tokyo, Japan For the inaugural Deep Women's Lightweight Championship.
Win 21–0–2 Shiho Yamato Submission (armbar) Deep: 24 Impact April 11, 2006 2 2:20 Tokyo, Japan
Win 20–0–2 Naoko Omuro Decision (unanimous) Smackgirl: Lightweight Anniversary November 29, 2005 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Won the inaugural Smackgirl Flyweight Championship.[b]
Win 19–0–2 Noriko Okamoto Submission (armbar) Deep: 20th Impact September 3, 2005 1 0:48 Tokyo, Japan
Win 18–0–2 Mari Kaneko Decision (unanimous) Deep: 19th Impact July 8, 2005 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 17–0–2 Pamela Vitz Submission (armbar) Shooto: 5/4 in Korakuen Hall May 4, 2005 1 2:13 Tokyo, Japan
Draw 16–0–2 Mari Kaneko Draw (unanimous) Deep: 18th Impact February 12, 2005 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 16–0–1 Supannipa Chutipanyo Submission (armbar) Deep: 16th Impact October 30, 2004 1 0:20 Tokyo, Japan
Win 15–0–1 Su Jeong Sim Technical submission (armbar) Deep: 15th Impact July 3, 2004 1 2:50 Tokyo, Japan
Win 14–0–1 Nana Ichikawa Submission (heel hook) Love Impact 2 June 6, 2004 1 0:45 Tokyo, Japan
Win 13–0–1 Yuki Furutachi Submission (armbar) Deep: clubDeep Fukuoka: Team Roken Festival March 20, 2004 1 1:28 Fukuoka, Japan
Win 12–0–1 Kayo Nagayasu Technical submission (armbar) Love Impact 1 February 8, 2004 1 3:17 Tokyo, Japan
Win 11–0–1 Naoko Omuro Decision (unanimous) Deep: 13th Impact January 22, 2004 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 10–0–1 Misaki Takimoto Submission (armbar) Smackgirl: Third Season 5 July 6, 2003 1 2:03 Tokyo, Japan
Win 9–0–1 Caroline Hoeberchts Submission (armbar) Smackgirl: Third Season 3 May 7, 2003 1 1:52 Tokyo, Japan
Win 8–0–1 Reiko Kawae Submission (armbar) Smackgirl: Third Season 2 April 2, 2003 1 2:39 Tokyo, Japan
Win 7–0–1 Hisae Watanabe Submission (heel hook) Smackgirl: Japan Cup 2002 Grand Final December 29, 2002 2 0:34 Tokyo, Japan Won the Smackgirl 2002 Japan Cup Lightweight tournament.
Win 6–0–1 Maiko Okada Submission (heel hook) Smackgirl: Japan Cup 2002 Episode 2 November 9, 2002 2 2:28 Tokyo, Japan
Win 5–0–1 Miki Katagiri Submission (armbar) Smackgirl: Japan Cup 2002 Opening Round October 5, 2002 1 2:35 Tokyo, Japan
Win 4–0–1 Kinuyo Yoshizumi Decision (unanimous) Smackgirl: Summer Gate 2002 August 4, 2002 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Draw 3–0–1 Kinuyo Yoshizumi Draw Shoot Boxing: S-Cup 2002 July 7, 2002 3 5:00 Yokohama, Japan
Win 3–0–0 Aiko Koike Submission (armbar) Smackgirl: Royal Smack 2002 April 7, 2002 1 1:01 Tokyo, Japan
Win 2–0–0 Misaki Takimoto Submission (armbar) Smackgirl: God Bless You March 2, 2002 1 4:32 Tokyo, Japan
Win 1–0–0 Aya Koyama Submission (armbar) AX – Vol. 2: We Want To Shine December 26, 2001 1 2:29 Tokyo, 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.
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  6. ^ a b "Japan's Smallest Division: The Microweights". sogo-kaku.com. August 29, 2021.
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  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.
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  24. ^ "Female Star a New Mother". Sherdog.com. 2009-07-07. Retrieved 2009-07-09.
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