Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Murilo Rua def. Akira Shoji (TKO)
TKO · Round 1 · 2:24
Akira Shoji
Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan
Murilo Rua defeated Akira Shoji by TKO in round 1 (2:24) in the Middleweight bout of PRIDE: Shockwave 2003, held Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Murilo Rua vs Akira Shoji?
Murilo Rua defeated Akira Shoji by TKO in round 1 (2:24) in the Middleweight bout of PRIDE: Shockwave 2003, held Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.
Referee
Yuji Shimada
Time format
3 Rnd (10-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Murilo Rua 50%50% Akira Shoji
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index
Tale of the Tape
20-13-1
Record
14-17-5
1638
Power Index rating
1637
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Win Streak
0
46
Age
52
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
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Reach
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Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
Brazil
Nationality
Japan
Style Matchup
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Murilo Rua
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Camp Universidade da luta
Akira Shoji
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Striking Profile
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SLpM
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Str. Acc.
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SApM
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Str. Def.
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Grappling Profile
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TD Avg.
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TD Acc.
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TD Def.
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Sub. Avg.
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Recent form (last 5 fights)
Murilo Rua · 2-3
- L
- L
- L
- W
- W
Akira Shoji · 1-4