Akira Shoji

"Mr. Pride"

14-17-5

JapanLast 5

Grappling 2-2

Last fight: Loss vs Kazuo Misaki · TKO · Apr 21, 2011

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Gilbert YvelTKO · R1 3:04

PRIDE FCPRIDE 34: Kamikaze·April 8, 2007

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Akira Shoji holds a professional MMA record of 14-17-5. Shoji has 37 professional MMA bouts on record. Shoji has won 15 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 17 career losses, 8 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. Shoji also has 4 recorded Grappling bouts. 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
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jan 31, 1974
Age: 52
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Japan

Career history

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

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Current: 1532▼7
Peak: 1696Oct 31, 2000
Rated fights: 37

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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 2 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).

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.

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