Akira Shoji

Akira "Mr. Pride" Shoji

First Name: Akira Last Name: Shoji
Nickname: Mr. Pride
Date of Birth: Jan 31, 1974 Age: 50
Weight: 88.0 Height: 173.0
Reach: 0.0
Location: Osaka Japan
Hometown: Osaka Japan
Fighting Styles:
Affiliations: Freelance
Fight Stats
Record 14 - 17 - 5 Last 5 Fights
Total Fights 36 fights Professional Fights 36 fights
Amateur Fights 0 fights Years Fighting 27 years
Days Last Fought 4752 days Rounds Fought 66 rounds
Finish Wins 7 finishes Finish Losses 11 finish losses
Finish Win Percentage 50 % Finish Loss Percentage 64 %
Knockout Wins 0 KOs Knockout Losses 4 KO losses
TKO Wins 2 TKOs TKO Losses 4 TKO losses
KO/TKO Win Percentage 14 % KO/TKO Loss Percentage 47 %
Submission Wins 5 subs Submission Losses 3 sub losses
Submission Win Percentage 35 % Submission Loss Percentage 17 %
Decision Wins 7 decision wins Decision Losses 6 decision losses
Decision Win Percentage 50 % Decision Loss Percentage 35 %
Unanimous Decision Wins 4 UD wins Unanimous Decision Losses 5 UD losses
Split Decision Wins 2 SD wins Split Decision Losses 1 SD losses

Professional Fights

Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(14 - 16 - 5)

53 Impact

April 22, 2011 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan

TKO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 1:13

Kazuo Misaki
Win

Kazuo Misaki

(23 - 11 - 2, 1 NC)
Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(14 - 15 - 5)

Pride 34

April 08, 2007 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 3:04

Gilbert Yvel
Win

Gilbert Yvel

(29 - 12 - 1, 1 NC)
Akira Shoji
Win

Akira Shoji

(13 - 15 - 5)

Deep - clubDeep Toyama: Barbarian Festival 5

November 19, 2006 Sunday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Toyama Event Plaza, Toyama, Japan

Decision (Majority) Round: 2 Time: 5:00

Carlos Toyota
Loss

Carlos Toyota

(DEBUT)
Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(13 - 14 - 5)

KOTC All Stars

October 28, 2006 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Reno Events Center, Reno, Nevada, United States

TKO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 2:23

Kyacey Uscola
Win

Kyacey Uscola

(13 - 10)
Akira Shoji
Win

Akira Shoji

(12 - 14 - 5)

KOTC - Rapid Fire

August 04, 2006 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Todd Medina
Loss

Todd Medina

(5 - 8, 1 NC)
Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(12 - 13 - 5)

Deep - 23 Impact

February 05, 2006 Sunday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan

Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) Round: 1 Time: 2:32

Kazuo Misaki
Win

Kazuo Misaki

(14 - 5 - 2)
Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(12 - 12 - 5)

Cage Rage 14

December 03, 2005 Saturday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Wembley Conference Centre, London, England

KO (Head Kick) Round: 1 Time: 0:17

Mark Weir
Win

Mark Weir

(16 - 9)
Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(12 - 11 - 5)

Bushido 6

April 03, 2005 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Submission (Triangle Choke) Round: 1 Time: 3:13

Dean Lister
Win

Dean Lister

(6 - 3)
Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(12 - 10 - 5)

Pride - Bushido 4

July 19, 2004 Monday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Nagoya Rainbow HallNagoya, Aichi, Japan

Decision (Split) Round: 2 Time: 5:00

Paulo Filho
Win

Paulo Filho

(7 - 0)
Akira Shoji
Win

Akira Shoji

(11 - 10 - 5)

Bushido 3

May 23, 2004 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 0:18

Yukio Kawabe
Loss

Yukio Kawabe

(DEBUT)
Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(11 - 9 - 5)

Shockwave 2003

December 31, 2003 Wednesday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

KO (Flying Knee) Round: 1 Time: 2:24

Murilo Rua
Win

Murilo Rua

(8 - 3 - 1)
Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(11 - 8 - 5)

Pride Bushido 1

October 05, 2003 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 3:47

Akira Shoji
Win

Akira Shoji

(10 - 8 - 5)

AFC 4

July 19, 2003 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

War Memorial AuditoriumFt. Lauderdale, Florida

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Dustin Denes
Loss

Dustin Denes

(6 - 0 - 2)
Akira Shoji
Win

Akira Shoji

(9 - 8 - 5)

Pride 25

March 16, 2003 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Decision (Split) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Alex Stiebling
Loss

Alex Stiebling

(12 - 4 - 1, 1 NC)
Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(9 - 7 - 5)

Pride 22

September 29, 2002 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Nagoya Rainbow Hall, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Submission (Armbar) Round: 1 Time: 2:48

Paulo Filho
Win

Paulo Filho

(4 - 0)
Akira Shoji
Win

Akira Shoji

(8 - 7 - 5)

KOTC 13

May 17, 2002 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Silver Legacy Casino, Reno, Nevada, United States

Submission (Armbar) Round: 2 Time: 4:46

Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(8 - 6 - 5)

Pride 18

December 23, 2001 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Marine Messe Arena, Fukuoka, Japan

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Jeremy Horn
Win

Jeremy Horn

(51 - 11 - 4)
Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(8 - 5 - 5)

Pride 16

September 24, 2001 Monday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka, Japan

KO (Knee and Punches) Round: 1 Time: 8:19

Semmy Schilt
Win

Semmy Schilt

(19 - 10 - 1)
Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(8 - 4 - 5)

Pride 14

May 27, 2001 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

TKO (Punches and Knees) Round: 3 Time: 3:18

Dan Henderson
Win

Dan Henderson

(10 - 1)
Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(8 - 3 - 5)

Pride 12

December 23, 2000 Saturday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 2 Time: 5:00

Ricardo Almeida
Win

Ricardo Almeida

(DEBUT)
Akira Shoji
Win

Akira Shoji

(7 - 3 - 5)

Pride 11

October 31, 2000 Tuesday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka, Japan

Submission (Armbar) Round: 1 Time: 3:48

Herman Renting
Loss

Herman Renting

(1 - 1)
Akira Shoji
Win

Akira Shoji

(6 - 3 - 5)

Pride 9

June 04, 2000 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Nagoya Rainbow Hall, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Submission (Armbar) Round: 1 Time: 6:44

John Renken
Loss

John Renken

(12 - 17 - 4)
Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(6 - 2 - 5)

Pride FC - Pride Grand Prix 2000: Finals

May 01, 2000 Monday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 1 Time: 15:00

Mark Coleman
Win

Mark Coleman

(8 - 4)
Akira Shoji
Win

Akira Shoji

(5 - 2 - 5)

Pride FC - Pride Grand Prix 2000: Opening Round

January 30, 2000 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 1 Time: 15:00

Ebenezer Fontes Braga
Loss

Ebenezer Fontes Braga

(10 - 4 - 1)
Akira Shoji
Draw

Akira Shoji

(5 - 2 - 4)

Pancrase - 1999 Anniversary Show

September 18, 1999 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Tokyo Bay NK Hall, Urayasu, Chiba, Japan

Draw Round: 1 Time: 15:00

Ryushi Yanagisawa
Draw

Ryushi Yanagisawa

(22 - 16 - 8)
Akira Shoji
Win

Akira Shoji

(4 - 2 - 4)

Pride 7

September 12, 1999 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Larry Parker
Loss

Larry Parker

(10 - 3 - 1)
Akira Shoji
Win

Akira Shoji

(3 - 2 - 4)

Pride FC - Pride 6

July 04, 1999 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Decision (Split) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Guy Mezger
Loss

Guy Mezger

(22 - 8 - 2)
Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(3 - 1 - 4)

Pride 5

April 29, 1999 Thursday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Nagoya Rainbow Hall, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 2 Time: 10:00

Akira Shoji
Win

Akira Shoji

(2 - 1 - 4)

Pride 4

October 11, 1998 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan

TKO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 1:26

Wallid Ismail
Loss

Wallid Ismail

(6 - 1)
Akira Shoji
Draw

Akira Shoji

(2 - 1 - 3)

GCM - Vale Tudo

August 29, 1998 Saturday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Japan

Draw Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Adriano de Souza
Draw

Adriano de Souza

(DEBUT)
Akira Shoji
Draw

Akira Shoji

(2 - 1 - 2)

Pride 3

June 24, 1998 Wednesday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan

Draw (Time Limit) Round: 4 Time: 10:00

Daijiro Matsui
Draw

Daijiro Matsui

(DEBUT)
Akira Shoji
Win

Akira Shoji

(1 - 1 - 2)

Pride 2

March 15, 1998 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 3:47

Juan Mott
Loss

Juan Mott

(2 - 1)
Akira Shoji
Draw

Akira Shoji

(1 - 1 - 1)

Pride 1

October 11, 1997 Saturday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan

Draw (Time Limit) Round: 3 Time: 10:00

Renzo Gracie
Draw

Renzo Gracie

(5 - 0, 1 NC)
Akira Shoji
Loss

Akira Shoji

(1 - 0 - 1)

Lumax Cup - Tournament of J '97 Heavyweight Tourna

July 27, 1997 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Japan

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 2 Time: 3:00

Kaichi Tsuji
Win

Kaichi Tsuji

(DEBUT)
Akira Shoji
Win

Akira Shoji

(DEBUT)

JECVTO - Japan Extreme Challenge Vale Tudo Open

May 28, 1997 Wednesday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Tokyo, Japan

Submission (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 2:16

Vidal Serradilla
Loss

Vidal Serradilla

(DEBUT)
Akira Shoji
Draw

Akira Shoji

(DEBUT)

KP X WK - Koppo vs. Keisyukai

November 30, 1996 Saturday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Japan

Draw Round: 1 Time: 20:00

Manabu Ohara
Draw

Manabu Ohara

(1 - 1)