Shooto

Shields' strengths don't always lead to thrilling fights, and he moved through the sport's lower echelons for a decade, winning most of his fights and a few title belts in promotions with names such as Shooto, Kage Kombat, "Rumble on the Rock" and "Malice at Cow Palace."

The Seattle Times 2010

Not many big names on this event but remember the word "Shooto" translates to "learn combat" and the organization is a breeding ground for many up and coming fighters.

UFC blog for UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, pics and tickets -- MMAmania.com 2008

Next fight: May 30 vs. Takeshi Inoue for Shooto 143-pound championship

USA TODAY/SB Nation consensus MMA rankings 2010

We also launched MMAClassics.com together to distribute the fights that Shooto had given us in 1998.

Becoming the Natural Randy Couture with Loretta Hunt 2008

But even though I lost, Shooto named it their fight of the year and mailed me a trophy that was over a foot tall.

Becoming the Natural Randy Couture with Loretta Hunt 2008

We also launched MMAClassics.com together to distribute the fights that Shooto had given us in 1998.

Becoming the Natural Randy Couture with Loretta Hunt 2008

But even though I lost, Shooto named it their fight of the year and mailed me a trophy that was over a foot tall.

Becoming the Natural Randy Couture with Loretta Hunt 2008

But even though I lost, Shooto named it their fight of the year and mailed me a trophy that was over a foot tall.

Becoming the Natural Randy Couture with Loretta Hunt 2008

We also launched MMAClassics.com together to distribute the fights that Shooto had given us in 1998.

Becoming the Natural Randy Couture with Loretta Hunt 2008

But even though I lost, Shooto named it their fight of the year and mailed me a trophy that was over a foot tall.

Becoming the Natural Randy Couture with Loretta Hunt 2008