Satoshi Ishii

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Satoshi Ishii
石井慧
Born (1986-12-19) December 19, 1986 (age 37)
Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
ResidenceZagreb, Croatia
NationalityCroatian (2019–present)
Japanese (1986–2019)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight240 lb (109 kg; 17 st 2 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StyleJudo
Fighting out ofZagreb, Croatia
TeamCro Cop Squad Gym
Kings MMA
Reign Training Center
Black House
i Dash (2009–2010)
Rank     6th dan black belt in Judo
Years active2004–2009, 2011 (Judo)
2009–present (MMA)
2021–present (Kickboxing)
2022–present (Boxing)
Professional boxing record
Total2
Wins1
Losses0
Draws1
Kickboxing record
Total4
Wins3
By knockout1
Losses1
Mixed martial arts record
Total39
Wins25
By knockout3
By submission12
By decision10
Losses13
By knockout6
By decision7
Draws1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Satoshi Ishii
Medal record
Men's judo
Representing  Japan
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing +100 kg
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2006 Doha ‍–‍100 kg
World Juniors Championships
Gold medal – first place 2004 Budapest ‍–‍100 kg
Asian Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2004 Doha ‍–‍100 kg
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 2007 Bangkok Open

Satoshi Ishii (Japanese: 石井 慧, Ishii Satoshi, born December 19, 1986) is a Japanese-Croatian judoka, mixed martial artist, kickboxer and submission grappler who has held Croatian citizenship since 2019.

Ishii won the gold medal in Olympic Judo at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, a silver medal at the 2006 Asian Games and two All-Japan Judo Championships representing Japan. Ishii made his professional MMA debut at Dynamite!! 2009 losing to fellow Judoka gold medalist Hidehiko Yoshida by unanimous decision, but currently holds a record of 24–12–1.[1] Ishii is currently under contract with Professional Fighters League.[2] A professional mixed martial artist since 2009, Ishii has also competed for Rizin Fighting Federation and Bellator, and is the current HEAT Heavyweight Champion and SBC Heavyweight Champion.

Judo career[edit]

Ishii vs. Keiji Suzuki in 2008.

Ishii started Judo under the guidance of his father when he was in fifth grade of elementary school. He attended Kokushikan High School and then Kokushikan University in the Department of Physical Education.[3]

Ishii won a gold medal at the Junior World Championships on 16 October 2004 in Budapest, Hungary. On 2 December 2006 he won a silver medal at the ‍–‍100 kg category of the 2006 Asian Games.[4] On April 29, 2006, and 2008, he won the All-Japan Judo Championships in Tokyo, Japan.[5] With him the Japanese team won the World Judo team competition on 17 November 2007 in Beijing, China, this time in the +100 kg division.

On August 15, 2008, he won a gold medal at the +100 kg category of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics.[6]

On 30 April 2011 Ishii returned to Judo to compete in the United States Championship in the open division; he won all the matches, securing the gold medal.[7]

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

Early career[edit]

After winning the gold medal, Ishii expressed his wishes to apply his talents in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) to the dismay of the Japanese Judo Federation.[8] Ishii originally confirmed that he signed a contract with Japanese MMA promotion Fighting and Entertainment Group (FEG) and was rumored to debut in early 2009 in their fight series, DREAM.[9]

Japanese newspaper Sports Nippon then reported that Ishii would make his ring debut on December 31, 2009, at the annual K-1 Premium Dynamite!! event at the Saitama Super Arena. However, Ishii announced that he rejected FEG's offer, and was planning to pursue his MMA career in the US' Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He headed to Florida where he trained with one of MMA's top camps American Top Team.[10]

On June 1, 2009, Ishii announced he would join Japanese MMA organization World Victory Road.[11] He officially signed with the organization at a public signing event on June 4, 2009.[12] On September 14, 2009, it was announced that Ishii would make his MMA debut against fellow Olympian judo gold medalist Hidehiko Yoshida.[13] Although the fight was originally to take place at World Victory Road's New Year show on December 31, when that event was cancelled, the fight was moved to DREAM's Dynamite!! 2009 card on New Year's Eve as a co-promoted show.[14] Ishii, who was a large favorite in the fight, was dominated in the first round by the more-experienced Yoshida, taking many strikes including a right overhand that staggered the newcomer, along with a series of knees and uppercuts from the clinch. Ishii, however, came back with a more competitive second round, but took a point deduction after illegally kneeing Yoshida in the groin. Ishii continued to find his range in the third round with punches, but ultimately lost via unanimous decision.[15]

For his second fight, Ishii faced New Zealand heavyweight kickboxing champion Tafa "Thumper" Misipati on May 15, 2010, in Auckland, New Zealand. The fight was the main event at the ETK production X-plosion: New Zealand vs. Japan. Ishii won via submission (armbar) in the first round.[16]

In June 2010, Ishii caused controversy during an MMA exhibition match on the undercard of X-1 World Events: Nations Collide in Hawaii. After knocking down his opponent Myles Tynanes at the end of the first-round, Ishii failed to stop punching his downed foe despite the referee's attempts to halt the action. He was subsequently disqualified for his actions.[17]

On September 25, 2010, Ishii fought Ikuhisa Minowa, a shoot wrestler known for facing much larger opponents, at Dream.16 and won via unanimous decision.[18][19]

Ishii's next MMA fight was supposed to be against Antz Nansen at the K-1 World MAX 2010.[20] However, his opponent was changed to Katsuyori Shibata at the last minute. Ishii won via Kimura in the first round.[21]

Ishii continued to train at Black House in Brazil with notable fighters such as Lyoto Machida and Anderson Silva. Prior to Silva's fight with Chael Sonnen Ishii hurt Silva's ribs. Since then he has trained at Mark Muñoz's gym Reign MMA, along with Mayhem Miller, Fabrício Werdum and other notable fighters.

Ishii then fought French kickboxing star Jérôme Le Banner in a mixed martial arts bout at the Dynamite!! 2010 New Year's Eve event.[22] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[23]

Ishii was scheduled to make his North America debut for Strikeforce at Strikeforce Challengers 15 against Scott Lighty, but a visa issue stemming from the recent earthquake and tsunami left him unable to leave Japan. Lorenz Larkin took his place in the fight.[24]

In April 2011, it was reported that Ishii would retire from MMA and return to judo. Surprisingly, he said that he plans to earn American citizenship and represent the US at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[25] However, he apparently decided against retiring from MMA as he went on to face former WEC Middleweight Champion Paulo Filho at Amazon Forest Combat 1 on September 14, 2011, in his light heavyweight debut. The fight ended in a controversial draw, with journalists as well as the crowd agreeing that Ishii had won all three rounds.[26]

Satoshi Ishii next competed at Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoko 2011, where he met MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko.[27] He lost the fight via KO in the first round.[28]

Japanese circuit[edit]

Inoki Genome Federation[edit]

After taking a year off from fighting to train following the Emelianenko loss, Ishii signed an exclusive multi fight deal with IGF in Japan. Here he has secured 6 victories in less than a year against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia,[29] UFC veterans Sean McCorkle,[30] Kerry Schall, Pedro Rizzo and against Jeff Monson.[31][32]

Ishii then faced Kazuyuki Fujita on December 31, 2013, for the IGF Championship. He won via unanimous decision, became the first IGF Champion.[33]

Ishii defeated former UFC fighter Phil De Fries in a non-title bout via unanimous decision at IGF 1 on April 5, 2014, in a full pride rules match as the headline bout on the card.[34]

On August 23 at IGF 2, Despite being a heavy favorite due to his years and judo experience Ishii was defeated by UFC, Pride and K-1 veteran Mirko Cro Cop via doctor stoppage, losing the IGF Championship in the process.[35][36]

Ishii was expected to face PRIDE and Strikeforce veteran Sergei Kharitonov at M-1 Challenge 53: Battle in the Celestial Empire on November 11, 2014.[37] However, Ishii withdrew from the fight due to injury.[38]

Ishii faced Mirko Cro Cop in a rematch at December 31, 2014, for the IGF Championship.[39] Early reports had the rematch cancelled due to a rib injury sustained by Ishii.[40] However, in December 2014, it was reported that Ishii would be able to heal up in time to fight Cro Cop, and the rematch was official once again.[41] Ishii lost the fight via TKO at the end of the second round.[42]

After suffering back-to-back losses to Cro Cop, Ishii was scheduled to face Nick Rossborough at Inoki Genome Fight 3 on April 11, 2015. He won by a first-round submission.[43]

Ishii fought Will Penn in his final IGF appearance, at Inoki Genome Fight 4 on August 29, 2015.[44] He won the fight by a first-round submission.[45]

Rizin FF[edit]

In his debut for the Rizin promotion, Ishii faced Jiří Procházka on December 29, 2015, at Rizin Fighting Federation World (8-men) Tournament.[46] He lost the fight via knockout early in the first round. However there was some speculation about a possible fight fix, as a head kick thrown by Procházka appeared to be blocked by Ishii, but Ishii collapsed anyway and was finished off shortly after.[47]

Ishii made his North American MMA debut against Quinton Jackson on June 24, 2016, at Bellator 157.[48] He lost the fight via split decision. One judge scored the fight 29–28 to Ishii, while the other two judges scored it 29–28 and 30–27 for Jackson.[49]

Ishii was scheduled to face Muhammed Lawal at Bellator 169 on December 16, 2016. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[50]

Following his third consecutive loss, Ishii was scheduled to face the long-time mixed martial arts veteran Heath Herring at Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura on April 16, 2017. He snapped his losing streak with a unanimous decision victory.[51]

European circuit[edit]

Ishii was scheduled to face Ivan Shtyrkov at RCC Boxing Promotions: Russia vs Japan on July 9, 2017. He lost the fight by a first-round technical knockout, as Shtyrkov floored the Olympian with a right straight.[52]

Ishii made his first and only Final Fight Championship appearance against Björn Schmiedeberg at Final Fight Championship 30 on October 21, 2017.[53] He won the fight by a first-round submission.[54]

Ishii was scheduled to face Rokas Stambrauskas at German MMMA Championship 17 on October 13, 2018. He won the fight by a first-round submission.[55]

SBC Heavyweight champion[edit]

Ishii fought for the Serbian Battle Championship heavyweight title in his debut for the organization, against Tony Lopez at SBC 19 on December 1, 2018.[56] He won the fight by a first-round submission.

Ishii made his first SBC heavyweight title defense against Rodrigo Carlos at Serbian Battle Championship 20 on February 16, 2019.[57] He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout.[58]

Ishii challenged Cally Gibrainn de Oliveira for the HEAT Heavyweight Championship at HEAT 44 on March 2, 2019. He claimed the title via second-round submission.[59]

Ishii was scheduled to face the former KSW champion Fernando Rodrigues at KSW 47: The X-Warriors on March 23, 2019.[60] He won the fight by split decision.[61]

Professional Fighters League[edit]

On January 1, 2019, Ishii revealed that he had signed a contract with Professional Fighters League, and he took part in the second heavyweight regular season.[2]

Ishii faced Zeke Tuinei Wily at PFL 3 on June 6, 2019, in his promotional debut. He won the fight by split decision.[62]

Ishii faced Jared Rosholt at PFL 6 on August 8, 2019.[63] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[64]

Ishii faced Denis Goltsov in the 2019 heavyweight quarterfinal bout at PFL 9 on October 31, 2019. He lost the fight by majority decision.[65]

Second run on European circuit[edit]

Ishii faced Jake Heun at Rizin 20 on December 31, 2019.[66] He lost the fight via first-round knockout.

As his first HEAT title defense, Ishii faced Cleber Souza at HEAT 46 on January 19, 2020. He retained the title via first-round submission.[67]

Ishii next faced Stuart Austin for the inaugural EMC Heavyweight Championship at EMC 5 on September 5, 2020.[68] Ishii lost a controversial unanimous decision, to which his team decided to appeal.[69]

Ishii faced Pietro Cappelli at EMC 7 on July 3, 2021. He won the fight by a first-round submission.[70]

Ishii was scheduled to face Daniel Spohn at HEAT 50 on May 7, 2022.[71] However, the bout was scrapped after Spohn tested positive for coronavirus.[72] Ishii was instead booked to face Charlie Milner at FNC 6 on June 17, 2022.[73] He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[74]

Return to Professional Fighter's League[edit]

On June 6, 2023, Ishii announced that he had signed a new contract with PFL in order to make his return to the promotion.[75] He competed against Danilo Marques at PFL 8 on August 18, 2023.[76] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[77]

Kickboxing career[edit]

On August 3, 2021, it was announced that Ishii had signed with K-1.[78] He was scheduled to make his kickboxing debut against the one-time cruiserweight title challenger Ryo Aitaka at K-1 World GP 2021: Yokohamatsuri on September 20, 2021.[79] Ishii won the fight by unanimous decision, after an extra round was fought.[80]

Ishii was scheduled to make his second professional kickboxing appearance against RUI at K-1 World GP 2021 in Osaka on December 4, 2021.[81] Ishii won the fight by unanimous decision.[82]

Ishii took part in the 2022 K-1 openweight tournament, held at K-1: K'Festa 5 on April 3, 2022. He faced BigBang heavyweight champion Kosuke Jitsukata in the tournament quarterfinals.[83] He won the fight by a second-round knockout.[84] Ishii withdrew from the tournament after this bout, due to a rib injury.[85]

Ishii faced the former K-1 Heavyweight Champion in a super heavyweight bout at K-1 World GP 2023: K'Festa 6 on March 12, 2023.[86] He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30–29, 30–29 and 30–27.[87]

Professional boxing career[edit]

Ishi made his professional boxing debut against Shuho Takayama (1–0) on August 14, 2022, as part of the "3150 Fight Vol 3" event.[88] He won the fight by majority decision.[89]

Ishii faced Chang Soo Han on January 6, 2023, as part of the "3150 Fight Vol 6" event. The fight was ruled a majority decision draw.[90] Ishii announced his retirement from the sport of boxing during the post-fight press conference.[91]

Submission grappling career[edit]

Ishii challenged Mason Fowler for the Submission Underground absolute championship at Submission Underground 19 on December 20, 2020.[92] He lost the match by submission in EBI overtime.[93]

Ishii returned at Submission Underground 20 on December 30, 2020, to face Craig Jones in the co-main event.[94] He was submitted with a rear-naked choke at 2:08 of regulation time.[95]

Ishii then competed against Andy Varela at Submission Underground 21 on March 28, 2021.[96] He lost the match in EBI overtime due to having the least ride-time.[97]

Personal life[edit]

Ishii was married for 9 months to Mika, a university student, divorcing in January 2011.[98] In 2013, he married singer Asuka Hayashi.[99] They divorced in 2016. They have one son.[100]

In 2019, Ishii obtained Croatian citizenship and passport and had to give up Japanese citizenship and passport due to Japan's policy against dual citizenship.[101]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

Professional mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
39 matches 25 wins 13 losses
By knockout 3 6
By submission 12 0
By decision 10 7
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 25–13–1 Danilo Marques Decision (unanimous) PFL 8 August 18, 2023 3 5:00 New York City, New York, United States
Win 25–12–1 Charlie Milner TKO (punches) FNC 6 June 17, 2022 1 0:40 Karlovac, Croatia
Win 24–12–1 Pietro Cappelli Submission (north-south choke) EMC 7 July 3, 2021 1 2:41 Ratingen, Germany
Loss 23–12–1 Stuart Austin Decision (unanimous) EMC 5 September 5, 2020 3 5:00 Düsseldorf, Germany For the vacant EMC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 23–11–1 Cleber Souza Submission (armbar) HEAT 46 January 19, 2020 1 3:24 Tokyo, Japan Defended the HEAT Heavyweight Championship.
Loss 22–11–1 Jake Heun KO (punches) Rizin 20 December 31, 2019 1 1:18 Saitama, Japan
Loss 22–10–1 Denis Goltsov Decision (majority) PFL 9 October 31, 2019 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 2019 PFL Heavyweight Quarterfinal bout.
Loss 22–9–1 Jared Rosholt Decision (unanimous) PFL 6 August 8, 2019 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 22–8–1 Zeke Tuinei Wily Decision (split) PFL 3 June 6, 2019 3 5:00 Uniondale, New York, United States
Win 21–8–1 Fernando Rodrigues Jr. Decision (split) KSW 47: The X-Warriors March 23, 2019 3 5:00 Łódź, Poland
Win 20–8–1 Cally Gibrainn de Oliveira Submission (kimura) HEAT 44 March 2, 2019 2 3:54 Nagoya, Japan Won the HEAT Heavyweight Championship.
Win 19–8–1 Rodrigo Carlos TKO (punches) Serbian Battle Championship 20 February 16, 2019 1 1:42 Sombor, Serbia Defended the SBC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 18–8–1 Tony Lopez Submission (kneebar) Serbian Battle Championship 19 December 1, 2018 1 4:42 Novi Sad, Serbia Won the vacant SBC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 17–8–1 Rokas Stambrauskas Submission (leg scissor choke) German MMMA Championship 17 October 13, 2018 1 4:43 Düsseldorf, Germany
Win 16–8–1 Björn Schmiedeberg Submission (kimura) Final Fight Championship 30 October 21, 2017 1 2:36 Linz, Austria
Loss 15–8–1 Ivan Shtyrkov TKO (punches) RCC Boxing Promotions: Russia vs Japan July 9, 2017 2 3:43 Yekaterinburg, Russia
Win 15–7–1 Heath Herring Decision (unanimous) Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura April 16, 2017 2 5:00 Yokohama, Japan
Loss 14–7–1 Muhammed Lawal Decision (unanimous) Bellator 169 December 16, 2016 3 5:00 Dublin, Ireland
Loss 14–6–1 Quinton Jackson Decision (split) Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 June 24, 2016 3 5:00 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Catchweight (225 lb) bout.
Loss 14–5–1 Jiří Procházka KO (head kick and knees) Rizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 1 - Saraba December 29, 2015 1 1:36 Saitama, Japan 2015 Rizin Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinals.
Win 14–4–1 Will Penn Submission (rear-naked choke) Inoki Genome Fight 4 August 29, 2015 1 3:07 Tokyo, Japan
Win 13–4–1 Nick Rossborough Submission (kimura) Inoki Genome Fight 3 April 11, 2015 1 4:22 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 12–4–1 Mirko Cro Cop TKO (head kick and punches) Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2014 December 31, 2014 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan For the IGF Championship.
Loss 12–3–1 Mirko Cro Cop TKO (doctor stoppage) Inoki Genome Fight 2 August 23, 2014 2 2:37 Tokyo, Japan Lost the IGF Championship.
Win 12–2–1 Philip De Fries Decision (unanimous) Inoki Genome Fight 1 April 5, 2014 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Non-title bout.
Win 11–2–1 Kazuyuki Fujita Decision (unanimous) Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2013 December 31, 2013 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Won the IGF Championship.
Win 10–2–1 Jeff Monson Decision (majority) M-1 Challenge 42 October 20, 2013 3 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 9–2–1 Clayton Jones TKO (punches) IGF: GENOME 27 July 20, 2013 1 0:35 Osaka, Japan
Win 8–2–1 Pedro Rizzo Decision (unanimous) IGF: GENOME 26 May 26, 2013 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 7–2–1 Kerry Schall Submission (armbar) IGF: GENOME 25 March 20, 2013 1 2:43 Fukuoka, Japan
Win 6–2–1 Sean McCorkle Submission (kimura) IGF: GENOME 24 February 23, 2013 1 2:41 Tokyo, Japan
Win 5–2–1 Tim Sylvia Decision (unanimous) Inoki-Bom-Ba-Ye 2012 December 31, 2012 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 4–2–1 Fedor Emelianenko KO (punches) Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011 December 31, 2011 1 2:29 Saitama, Japan Return to heavyweight.
Draw 4–1–1 Paulo Filho Draw Amazon Forest Combat 1 September 14, 2011 3 5:00 Manaus, Brazil Light heavyweight debut.
Win 4–1 Jérôme Le Banner Decision (unanimous) Dynamite!! 2010 December 31, 2010 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Win 3–1 Katsuyori Shibata Technical Submission (kimura) K-1 World MAX 2010 World Championship Tournament Final November 8, 2010 1 3:30 Tokyo, Japan
Win 2–1 Ikuhisa Minowa Decision (unanimous) Dream 16 September 25, 2010 2 5:00 Nagoya, Japan
Win 1–1 Tafa Misipati Submission (armbar) X-plosion: New Zealand vs. Japan May 15, 2010 1 2:42 Auckland, New Zealand
Loss 0–1 Hidehiko Yoshida Decision (unanimous) Dynamite!! The Power of Courage 2009 December 31, 2009 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan

Kickboxing record[edit]

Professional Kickboxing Record
3 Wins (1 (T)KO's, 2 Decisions), 1 Loss, 0 Draws, 0 No Contests
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2023-03-12 Loss Japan Kyotaro Fujimoto K-1 World GP 2023: K'Festa 6 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2022-04-03 Win Japan Kosuke Jitsukata K-1: K'Festa 5, Tournament Quarterfinals Tokyo, Japan KO (Left straight) 2 1:02
Ishii withdrew from the tournament due to injury.
2021-12-04 Win Japan Rui K-1 World GP 2021 in Osaka Osaka, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2021-09-20 Win Japan Ryo Aitaka K-1 World GP 2021: Yokohamatsuri Yokohama, Japan Ext. R. Decision (Unanimous) 4 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Professional boxing record[edit]

2 fights 1 win 0 losses
By decision 1 0
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
2 Draw 1–0–1 Chang Soo Han MD 4 6 Jan 2023 EDION Arena Osaka, Osaka, Japan
1 Win 1–0 Shuho Takayama MD 4 14 Aug 2022 EDION Arena Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Submission grappling record[edit]

5 Matches, 1 Win, 1 Loss, 3 Draws
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Division Location
Loss 1–1–3 United Kingdom Daniel Strauss Points Polaris 8 December 9, 2018 Superfight United Kingdom Cardiff
Win 1–0–3 United States Frank Mir DQ Quintet 3 October 5, 2018 Superfight United States Las Vegas, NV
Draw 0–0–3 United States Geo Martinez Draw Quintet 2 July 15, 2018 Absolute Japan Tokyo
Draw 0–0–2 Brazil Marcos de Souza Draw Quintet April 11, 2018 Absolute Japan Tokyo
Draw 0–0–1 Belarus Vladimir Matyushenko Draw Metamoris 7 July 17, 2016 Superfight United States Los Angeles, CA

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Satoshi Ishii | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  2. ^ a b "Japanese heavyweight Satoshi Ishii says he has signed with KSW and PFL". mmajunkie.com. January 1, 2019.
  3. ^ "石井慧の現在!国籍もクロアチア?元妻は林明日香で離婚2回?彼女は柔術世界女王?". sawasaura.net. 3 July 2019.
  4. ^ "第15回アジア競技大会柔道競技(06.11.3)". judo.or.jp. December 2006. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  5. ^ "全日本柔道選手権で石井慧が優勝、最後の五輪代表の座を勝ち取る". jp.reuters.com. 29 April 2008. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  6. ^ "日本选手石井慧获男子柔道100公斤以上级冠军". reuters.com. 15 August 2008. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  7. ^ "石井慧 柔道復帰いきなりV!決勝は9秒1本!!". sponichi.co.jp. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  8. ^ "Enfant terrible Ishii two-times Japanese judo". AFP. October 8, 2008. Archived from the original on October 11, 2008.
  9. ^ Manojlovic, Stefan (October 29, 2008). "Olympic Judo gold medalist Satoshi Ishii signs with FEG". MMAmania.com. Retrieved October 29, 2008.
  10. ^ Olympic Judo gold medalist Satoshi Ishi headed for American Top Team, MMA Mania, 17 December 2007
  11. ^ Ishii Signs with Sengoku. Sherdog.com. Retrieved on 2010-09-28.
  12. ^ Holland, Jesse. (2009-06-01) Olympic gold medalist Satoshi Ishii passes on UFC to join World Victory Road. MMA Mania. Retrieved on 2010-09-28.
  13. ^ Nelson, Chris. (2009-09-14) Satoshi Ishii to Make MMA Debut Against Hidehiko Yoshida. Bloody Elbow. Retrieved on 2010-09-28.
  14. ^ Dream Official Website. Dreamofficial.com. Retrieved on 2010-09-28.
  15. ^ "石井弱かった 吉田に惨敗/Dynamite!!". nikkansports.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  16. ^ "石井愛妻に捧げるV/X-PLOSION". nikkansports.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  17. ^ Meinhardt, James (June 5, 2010). "Ishii Disqualified in X-1 Exhibition; Clay Submits Wolff". Sherdog.com. Retrieved June 5, 2010.
  18. ^ "仰天カード実現!! 9・25『DREAM.16』日本ガイシホール大会追加対戦カード発表!!". dreamofficial.com. 2010-09-22.
  19. ^ Ikuhisa Minowa to Face Satoshi Ishii at DREAM.16. MMA Fighting (2010-09-22). Retrieved on 2010-09-28.
  20. ^ "Satoshi Ishii vs. Antz Nansen MMA bout added to Nov. 8 K-1 World MAX 2010 event". mmajunkie.com. October 27, 2010. Retrieved October 27, 2010.
  21. ^ "【K-1MAX】佐藤嘉洋、無念…決勝戦で力尽きる!ペトロシアン史上初の2連覇を達成". gbring.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  22. ^ "Dream Adds Three Dynamite!! 2010 Bouts, No Opponent For Alistair Overeem Yet". MMAWeekly.com. December 22, 2010.
  23. ^ "【Dynamite!!】 高谷が王座奪取!長島☆自演乙が青木をKO!石井はバンナに辛勝". gbring.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  24. ^ "Larkin replaces Ishii at Strikeforce Challengers 15". heavymma.com. March 28, 2011.
  25. ^ Richard Anderson Mann. "Olympic Champion Satoshi Ishii done fighting MMA". Pro MMA Now.
  26. ^ Ueda Retires Gracie, Ishii Robbed Against Filho at Amazon FC. Sherdog.com. Retrieved on 2011-11-26.
  27. ^ Santosus, Joey. "Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii likely for New Year's Eve". Retrieved 7 December 2011.
  28. ^ "ヒョードル3連打石井KO/元気ですか!!". nikkansports.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  29. ^ "石井慧-井上康生の柔道対決/メモ". nikkansports.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  30. ^ "【IGF】石井慧、アームロックで一本勝ち!元UFC戦士に二連勝". efight.jp. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  31. ^ "【IGF】石井慧、強豪ヒーゾを倒し4連勝". efight.jp. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  32. ^ "【M-1グローバル】石井慧がロシアで元寝技世界一に勝利". efight.jp. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  33. ^ "IGF - Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2013". sherdog.com.
  34. ^ "UFC Veteran Headlining Inoki Genome Fight I". pwinsiderxtra.com. February 8, 2014.
  35. ^ "Mirko Cro Cop to Fight Satoshi Ishii in MMA Bout at IGF in Japan". mmaweekly.com. 2014-07-17.
  36. ^ 【IGF両国大会】石井流血で王座陥落 ミルコに額割られドクターストップ. Tokyo Sports (in Japanese). 2014-08-23. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
  37. ^ Tristen Critchfield (September 12, 2014). "Sergei Kharitonov to face Satoshi Ishii at M-1 Challenge 53 in Beijing on Nov. 11". sherdog.com. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  38. ^ "Sergei Kharitonov vs. Satoshi Ishii". Tapology.com.
  39. ^ "Satoshi Ishii given immediate rematch against Mirko Cro Cop". 13 September 2014.
  40. ^ "Mirko 'Cro Cop' to compete on new year's eve in Japan at 'Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2014". sherdog.com. 2014-11-04.
  41. ^ "Satoshi Ishii vs Cro Cop rematch at IGF's New Years Eve show". mmaweekly.com. 2014-12-01.
  42. ^ "Cro Cop brutalno nokautirao Ishiija u drugoj rundi!". tportal.hr. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  43. ^ "IGF: Satoshi Ishii i Chris Barnett uvjerljivi, težak poraz Nizozemca Staringa - VIDEO". profightstore.hr. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  44. ^ "Chris Barnett i Satoshi Ishii nastupaju na sutrašnjem IGF eventu". profightstore.hr. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  45. ^ "VIDEO! Satoshi Ishii slavio gušenjem na priredbi Inoki Genome Fight 4". profightstore.hr. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  46. ^ "Rizin FF - Rizin Fighting Federation 2". Sherdog. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
  47. ^ "石井 96秒で失神…"日本代表"が屈辱KO負け". sponichi.co.jp. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  48. ^ Staff (2016-04-05). "Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 heads to St. Louis in June with 'Rampage' vs. Satoshi Ishii". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
  49. ^ "【ベラトール】石井慧、ジャクソンに僅差で敗れ二連敗に". efight.jp. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  50. ^ Brookhouse, Brent (17 December 2016). "Bellator 169 results: 'King Mo' Lawal dominates Satoshi Ishii for decision win". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  51. ^ "(VIDEO) RIZIN: Satoshi Ishii vs. Heath Herring". fight.hr. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  52. ^ "Muscled Ivan Shtyrkov stiffens Satoshi Ishii with a right straight". mikeswick.com. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  53. ^ "Satoshi Ishii veliko pojačanje FFC-a: U ringu već sljedeće subote!". gol.dnevnik.hr. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  54. ^ "Satoshi Ishii s lakoćom odnio pobjedu u FFC debiju". mmanovost.com. 21 October 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  55. ^ "Satoshi Ishii savladao Stambrauskasa gušenjem u prvoj rundi". arhiva.fightsite.hr. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  56. ^ "SBC priprema spektakl! Potvrđen napad Satoshija Ishiija na teškaški pojas vojvođanske promocije". arhiva.fightsite.hr. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  57. ^ "Satoshi Ishii dobio protivnika u glavnoj SBC 20 borbi". arhiva.fightsite.hr. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  58. ^ Howard, DC (17 February 2019). "Serbian Battle Championship 20: Satoshi Ishii cruises to a quick TKO". thebodylockmma.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  59. ^ "Satoshi Ishii faces Cleber Souza in heavyweight title fight at Heat 46". asianmma.com. December 16, 2019.
  60. ^ Carroll, Peter (20 February 2019). "Satoshi Ishii meets former champion Fernando Rodrigues Jr. at KSW 47". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  61. ^ Martin, Damon (24 March 2019). "Satoshi Ishii edges out Fernando Rodrigues Jr. at KSW 47". asianmma.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  62. ^ Doherty, Dan (6 June 2019). "PFL 3 2019 Results: Satoshi Ishii Gets By Tough Zeke Tuinei-Wily". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  63. ^ Shelton, Cole. "Satoshi Ishii Focused on Upcoming Bout vs. Jared Rosholt, Not PFL Standings". sherdog.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  64. ^ "Jared Rosholt Edges Satoshi Ishii to Earn Spot in PFL Heavyweight Playoffs". sherdog.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  65. ^ Anderson, Jay (31 October 2019). "PFL 9 2019 Results: Denis Goltsov Gets Past Satoshi Ishii Via Decision". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  66. ^ Guilherme Cruz (December 4, 2019). "Eight fights added to Bellator Japan and RIZIN 20, including Kai Asakura vs. Manel Kape for vacant RIZIN bantamweight title". mmafighting.com.
  67. ^ "Ishii prekidom obranio titulu, Milinković zaustavio japansku legendu!". fightsite.hr. 19 January 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  68. ^ John Morgan (August 23, 2020). "Japanese judoka Satoshi Ishii fights for Elite MMA Championship in Germany". mmajunkie.com.
  69. ^ "Ishii se oglasio nakon sporne odluke: 'Žalimo se komisiji'". fightsite.hr. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  70. ^ "Rezultati EMC 7 priredbe: Svi hrvatski borci slavili, Ishii uspavao protivnika". fightsite.hr. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  71. ^ "【HEAT】K-1でKO勝ちも準決勝を負傷棄権の石井慧が、MMAで復帰戦「今は無理するとき」=5月7日(土)『HEAT 50』でスポーンと対戦". gonkaku.jp. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  72. ^ "Fight Site - Satoshi Ishii ostao bez nastupa ovaj vikend, ali zato će nastupiti na FNC-ovom eventu u Karlovcu!". fightsite.hr (in Croatian). 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  73. ^ "Satoshi Ishii se na FNC-ovoj priredbi u Karlovcu bori protiv Kung Fu Pande". croring.com. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  74. ^ "Satoshi Ishii uspavao Milnera za samo 40 sekundi: Nakon brzog rušenja lako došao do finiša". fightsite.hr. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  75. ^ Rogers, Kian. "Satoshi Ishii Signs MMA Deal With PFL". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  76. ^ Jones, Phil. "Satoshi Ishii Returns Against Danilo Marques At PFL 8". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  77. ^ "Satoshi Ishii Drops Decision In PFL 8 Results". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  78. ^ "【K-1】石井慧が電撃参戦! K-1ルールで愛鷹亮と激突「絶対に勝ちます」(石井)×「柔道の世界では雲の上の存在だけど、K-1ファイターとしては自分が先輩」(愛鷹)=9.20 横浜". gonkaku.jp. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  79. ^ "【K-1】初参戦の石井慧を迎え撃つ愛鷹亮「自分の拳がぶっ壊れるくらいの勢いでぶん殴っていかないと倒せない」". gonkaku.jp/. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  80. ^ "Satoshi Ishii pobijedio u kickboxing debiju na priredbi japanske K-1 organizacije". fightsite.hr. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  81. ^ "【K―1】石井慧がK―1に再出撃! 「前回の試合よりも20%成長した姿を見せられれば」". news.yahoo.co.jp. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  82. ^ "Satoshi Ishii ponovno slavio u kickboxing meču! Uvjerljivo je savladao iskusnog protivnika". fightsite.hr. 4 December 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  83. ^ "【K-1】石井慧、京太郎、サッタリら出場の無差別級トーナメント初開催=K-1生誕の地・代々木で". gonkaku.jp. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  84. ^ "【K1】石井慧肋骨骨折疑いでドクターストップ 無差別級トーナメント準決勝棄権 代役加藤久輝". nikkansports.com. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  85. ^ "【K-1】石井慧がKOで1回戦突破も、脇腹をおさえて苦痛の表情". news.yahoo.co.jp. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  86. ^ "石井慧vs京太郎が決定 3・12 K-1の祭典で 石井は「区切りの試合」". news.yahoo.co.jp. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  87. ^ "【K―1】石井慧は京太郎に判定負け 青木真也は「塩」". news.yahoo.co.jp. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  88. ^ "Satoshi Ishii sredinom kolovoza debitira u profesionalnom boksu". croring.com. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  89. ^ "Satoshi Ishii pobjeđuje u kojem god sportu se okuša: Danas je upisao prvu pobjedu u profesionalnom boksu". fightsite.hr. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  90. ^ "Satoshi Ishii u svom drugom nastupu u profesionalnom boksu odradio neriješen meč". fightsite.hr. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  91. ^ "石井慧がボクシング引退を表明「もうこれで最後にします」次の舞台は果たして". efight.jp. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  92. ^ Rollo, Ian. "Submission Underground 19 Lineup Full Of MMA Stars". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  93. ^ "Submission Underground 19 Full Results And Review". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  94. ^ Rogers, Kian. "Mason Fowler Takes On Ryan Bader At Submission Underground 20". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  95. ^ "Submission Underground 20 Full Results And Review". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  96. ^ Jones, Phil. "Both Promotional Titles On The Line At Submission Underground 21". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  97. ^ "Submission Underground 21 Full Results And Review". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  98. ^ (in Japanese) 石井慧離婚 女子大生とたったの9カ月. March 29, 2011
  99. ^ "石井慧与歌手林明日香喜传婚讯". 517japan.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  100. ^ "石井慧2度目の離婚 林明日香と3年…「すれ違い」". nikkansports.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  101. ^ "Satoshi Ishii wins first MMA fight as a Croatian citizen". croatiaweek.com. 24 March 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  102. ^ "Satoshi Ishii vs. Tony Lopez, Serbian Battle Championship 19 | MMA Bout Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  103. ^ "【猪木祭り】MMAルールによる藤田vs石井のIGF王座戦". Battle News (in Japanese). 2013-12-31. Retrieved 2014-01-01.

External links[edit]