Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Openweight2 rounds scheduled
WIN
Akira Shoji
Mr. Pride
14-17-5
RESULT

Akira Shoji def. John Renken (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 6:44
John Renken
The Saint
19-28-3
Sunday, June 4, 2000
Nippon Gaishi Hall, Nagoya, Japan

Akira Shoji defeated John Renken by Submission in round 1 (6:44) in the Openweight bout of PRIDE 9: New Blood, held Sunday, June 4, 2000 at Nippon Gaishi Hall, Nagoya.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Akira Shoji vs John Renken?

Akira Shoji defeated John Renken by Submission in round 1 (6:44) in the Openweight bout of PRIDE 9: New Blood, held Sunday, June 4, 2000 at Nippon Gaishi Hall, Nagoya.

Referee
Yuji Shimada
Time format
2 Rnd (10-10)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Akira Shoji 76%24% John Renken

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

14-17-5
Record
19-28-3
1677
Power Index rating
1480
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Win Streak
0
52
Age
53
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
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Reach
0"
0 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Openweight
Weight Class
Openweight
Japan
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

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Grappling Profile

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