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Fighter

Akira Shoji

"Mr. Pride"
14-17-5JapanJapanLast 5
Grappling 2-2
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CAREER SUMMARY

Akira Shoji holds a professional MMA record of 14-17-5. Akira Shoji has 38 professional MMA bouts on record. Akira Shoji has won 16 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 17 career losses, 8 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. Akira Shoji also has 4 recorded Grappling bouts. Akira Shoji also has 1 recorded valetudo bout. Most recent fight: April 8, 2007. Tracked organizations: PRIDE FC.

Profile

Height
5'8"173 cm
Weight
194 lbs88 kg
Reach
0"0 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1974-01-31
Age
52
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Japan

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Kazuo Misaki
    Deep 53 Impact· Apr 21, 2011· Middleweight· 14-17-5 vs 24-11-2
    TKO
    R2 · 1:13
  2. LOSS
    vs Gilbert Yvel
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 34: Kamikaze· Apr 8, 2007· Openweight· 14-16-5 vs 32-12-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:04
  3. WIN
    vs Carlos Toyota
    DEEP· Nov 19, 2006· 14-15-5 vs 0-1
    DEC
  4. LOSS
    vs Kyacey Uscola
    KOTC: All Stars· Oct 28, 2006· Middleweight· 13-15-5 vs 12-10
    TKO
    R2 · 2:23
  5. WIN
    vs Todd Medina
    KOTC: Rapid Fire· Aug 4, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 13-14-5 vs 5-9
    UD
  6. LOSS
    vs Kazuo Misaki
    Deep 23 Impact· Feb 5, 2006· 12-14-5 vs 15-5-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:32
  7. LOSS
    vs Mark Weir
    Cage Rage· Dec 3, 2005· Middleweight· 12-13-5 vs 17-9
    TKO
    R1 · 0:17
  8. LOSS
    vs Dean Lister
    PRIDE FCPRIDE: Bushido 6· Apr 3, 2005· Middleweight· 12-12-5 vs 7-3
    SUB
    R1 · 3:13
  9. LOSS
    vs Paulo Filho
    PRIDE FCPRIDE: Bushido 4· Jul 19, 2004· Middleweight· 12-11-5 vs 8-0
    SD
    R2 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Tsuyoshi Tamakairiki
    PRIDE FCPRIDE: Bushido 3· May 23, 2004· Heavyweight
    TKO
    R1 · 0:18
  11. WIN
    vs Yukio Kawabe
    Pride Bushido 3· May 23, 2004· Welterweight· 12-10-5 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:18
  12. LOSS
    vs Murilo Rua
    PRIDE FCPRIDE: Shockwave 2003· Dec 31, 2003· Middleweight· 11-10-5 vs 9-3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:24
  13. LOSS
    vs Mauricio Rua
    PRIDE FCPRIDE: Bushido 1· Oct 5, 2003· Middleweight· 11-9-5 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:47
  14. WIN
    vs Dustin Denes
    Absolute Fighting Championship· Jul 19, 2003· 11-8-5 vs 6-1-2
    DEC
  15. WIN
    vs Alex Stiebling
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 25: Body Blow· Mar 16, 2003· Middleweight· 10-8-5 vs 12-5-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  16. LOSS
    vs Paulo Filho
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 22: Beasts From The East 2· Sep 29, 2002· Middleweight· 9-8-5 vs 5-0
    SUB
    R1 · 2:48
  17. WIN
    vs David Roberts
    KOTC: Revolution· May 17, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 9-7-5 vs 5-4
    SUB
    R2 · 4:46
  18. LOSS
    vs Jeremy Horn
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 18: Cold Fury 2· Dec 23, 2001· Middleweight· 8-7-5 vs 52-11-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  19. LOSS
    vs Semmy Schilt
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 16: Beasts From The East· Sep 24, 2001· Openweight· 8-6-5 vs 20-10-1
    TKO
    R1 · 8:19
  20. LOSS
    vs Dan Henderson
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 14: Clash of the Titans· May 27, 2001· Openweight· 8-5-5 vs 11-1
    TKO
    R3 · 3:18
  21. LOSS
    vs Ricardo Almeida
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 12: Cold Fury· Dec 9, 2000· Openweight· 8-4-5 vs 1-0
    UD
    R2 · 10:00
  22. WIN
    vs Herman Renting
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 11: Battle of the Rising Sun· Oct 31, 2000· Openweight· 8-3-5 vs 5-5
    SUB
    R1 · 3:48
  23. WIN
    vs John Renken
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 9: New Blood· Jun 4, 2000· Openweight· 7-3-5 vs 13-18-3
    SUB
    R1 · 6:44
  24. LOSS
    vs Mark Coleman
    PRIDE FCPRIDE Grand Prix 2000: Finals· May 1, 2000· Openweight· 6-3-5 vs 9-4
    UD
    R1 · 15:00
  25. WIN
    vs Ebenezer Fontes Braga
    PRIDE FCPRIDE Grand Prix 2000: Opening Round· Jan 30, 2000· Openweight· 6-2-5 vs 10-5-1
    UD
    R1 · 15:00
  26. DRAW
    vs Ryushi Yanagisawa
    Pancrase 77· Sep 18, 1999· Heavyweight· 5-2-5 vs 22-16-9
    DEC
  27. WIN
    vs Larry Parker
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 7· Sep 12, 1999· Openweight· 5-2-4 vs 10-4-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  28. WIN
    vs Guy Mezger
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 6· Jul 4, 1999· Openweight· 4-2-4 vs 22-9-2
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  29. LOSS
    vs Igor Vovchanchyn
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 5· Apr 29, 1999· Openweight· 3-2-4 vs 34-2-1
    UD
    R2 · 10:00
  30. WIN
    vs Wallid Ismail
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 4· Oct 11, 1998· Openweight· 3-1-4 vs 6-2
    TKO
    R2 · 1:26
  31. DRAW
    vs Adriano de Souza
    Greatest Common Multiple· Aug 29, 1998· 2-1-4 vs 0-0-1
    DRAW
  32. DRAW
    vs Daijiro Matsui
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 3· Jun 24, 1998· Openweight· 2-1-3 vs 0-0-1
    DRAW
    R4 · 10:00
  33. WIN
    vs Juan Mott
    Pride 2· Mar 15, 1998· Heavyweight· 2-1-2 vs 2-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:47
  34. WIN
    vs Juan Mott
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 2· Mar 5, 1998· Openweight
    SUB
    R1 · 3:47
  35. DRAW
    vs Renzo Gracie
    PRIDE FCPRIDE 1: PRIDE 1· Oct 11, 1997· Openweight· 1-1-2 vs 5-0-1
    DRAW
    R3 · 10:00
  36. LOSS
    vs Kaichi Tsuji
    Japan Regional· Jul 27, 1997· 1-1-1 vs 1-1
    DEC
  37. WIN
    vs Vidal Serradilla
    Japan Regional· May 28, 1997· 1-0-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
  38. DRAW
    vs Manabu Ohara
    Japan Regional· Nov 30, 1996· 0-0-1 vs 1-1-1
    DRAW

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1539▼7
Peak
1709Oct 31, 2000
Rated fights
38
15001600170019972000200320062009Nov 30, 1996 · 1498May 28, 1997 · 1539Jul 27, 1997 · 1503Oct 11, 1997 · 1518Mar 5, 1998 · 1577Mar 15, 1998 · 1619Jun 24, 1998 · 1612Aug 29, 1998 · 1606Oct 11, 1998 · 1661Oct 11, 1998 · 1629Apr 29, 1999 · 1648Jul 4, 1999 · 1662Sep 12, 1999 · 1682Jan 30, 2000 · 1697May 1, 2000 · 1677Jun 4, 2000 · 1693Oct 31, 2000 · 1709Dec 9, 2000 · 1675May 27, 2001 · 1663Sep 24, 2001 · 1651Dec 23, 2001 · 1644May 17, 2002 · 1654Sep 29, 2002 · 1640Mar 16, 2003 · 1645Jul 19, 2003 · 1654Oct 5, 2003 · 1637Dec 31, 2003 · 1622May 23, 2004 · 1641May 23, 2004 · 1632Jul 19, 2004 · 1637Apr 3, 2005 · 1625Dec 3, 2005 · 1613Feb 5, 2006 · 1604Aug 4, 2006 · 1611Oct 28, 2006 · 1596Nov 19, 2006 · 1603Apr 8, 2007 · 1591Apr 21, 2011 · 15391539

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Frequently asked questions

When does Akira Shoji fight next?

Akira Shoji has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Akira Shoji's record?

Akira Shoji's professional MMA record is 14-17-5.

Who is Akira Shoji fighting next?

Akira Shoji's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Akira Shoji fight last?

Akira Shoji most recently fought Gilbert Yvel at PRIDE 34: Kamikaze on Sunday, April 8, 2007, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Akira Shoji fight in?

Akira Shoji fights at Openweight.

How many knockouts does Akira Shoji have?

Akira Shoji has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Akira Shoji?

Akira Shoji is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Akira Shoji weigh?

Akira Shoji weighs 194 lbs (88 kg).

What is Akira Shoji's reach?

Akira Shoji has a reach of 0" (0 cm).

How old is Akira Shoji?

Akira Shoji is 52 years old (born Jan 31, 1974).

Where is Akira Shoji from?

Akira Shoji is from Japan.