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Akira ShojiMW
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Akira Shoji

"Mr. Pride"

JapanJapanAge 52FreelanceDEEP
14
Wins
18
Losses
5
Draws
50%
Finish Rate
3
KO / TKO
4
Submissions
1996
Pro Debut

Biography

Akira Shoji (小路晃) is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. He is most known as being a regular in almost all the beginning Pride Fighting Championship Shoji was in Pride 1 to Pride 7, and was part of the first Pride open weight Grand Prix in 2000. Shoji was consistently a regular in Pride, and moved from Heavyweight to Light Heavyweight (Middleweight in Pride) due to his smaller stature. Despite his losing record, Shoji was a constant favourite of the audience, and was nicknamed "Mr. Pride" for his popularity and adherence to the mixed martial arts promotion.

How He Wins

KO / TKO3
Decision4
Submission4

Finish Rate

50%
7 of 14
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
L
L
L
L
W
L
W
L
L
L

Mixed Martial Arts37 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossJapanHideki SekineH2HTKO (elbows)R1Roots of Martial Arts Network 4Mar 15, 2026
LossJapanKazuo MisakiH2HTKO (punches)R2DEEP 53 ImpactApr 22, 2011
LossNetherlandsGilbert YvelH2HTKO (punches)R1Pride 34Apr 8, 2007
WinBrazilCarlos ToyotaH2HDecision (majority)R2clubDEEP Toyama: Barbarian Festival 5Nov 19, 2006
LossUnited StatesKyacey UscolaH2HKO (punches)R2KOTC: All StarsOct 28, 2006
WinUnited StatesTodd MedinaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3KOTC: Rapid FireAug 4, 2006
LossJapanKazuo MisakiH2HTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)R1DEEP 23 ImpactFeb 5, 2006
LossEnglandMark WeirH2HKO (head kick)R1Cage Rage 14Dec 3, 2005
LossUnited StatesDean ListerH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Pride Bushido 6Apr 3, 2005
LossBrazilPaulo FilhoH2HDecision (split)R2Pride Bushido 4Jul 19, 2004
WinJapanYukio KawabeH2HTKO (punches)R1Pride Bushido 3May 23, 2004
LossBrazilMurilo RuaH2HKO (flying knee)R1Pride Shockwave 2003Dec 31, 2003
LossBrazilMaurício RuaH2HKO (punches)R1Pride Bushido 1Oct 5, 2003
WinUnited StatesDustin DenesH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Absolute FC 4Jul 19, 2003
WinUnited StatesAlex StieblingH2HDecision (split)R3Pride 25Mar 16, 2003
LossBrazilPaulo FilhoH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Pride 22Sep 29, 2002
WinUnited StatesDavid RobertsH2HSubmission (armbar)R2KOTC: RevolutionMay 17, 2002
LossUnited StatesJeremy HornH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pride 18Dec 23, 2001
LossNetherlandsSemmy SchiltH2HTKO (knees and punches)R1Pride 16Sep 24, 2001
LossUnited StatesDan HendersonH2HTKO (punches and knees)R3Pride 14May 27, 2001
LossUnited StatesRicardo AlmeidaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pride 12Dec 9, 2000
WinNetherlandsHerman RentingH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Pride 10Oct 31, 2000
WinUnited StatesJohn RenkenH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Pride 9Jun 4, 2000
LossUnited StatesMark ColemanH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Pride Grand Prix 2000: FinalsMay 1, 2000
WinBrazilEbenezer Fontes BragaH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Pride Grand Prix 2000: Opening RoundJan 30, 2000
DrawJapanRyushi YanagisawaH2HDrawR1Pancrase: 1999 Anniversary ShowSep 18, 1999
WinUnited StatesLarry ParkerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pride 7Sep 12, 1999
WinUnited StatesGuy MezgerH2HDecision (split)R3Pride 6Jul 4, 1999
LossUkraineIgor VovchanchynH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pride 5Apr 29, 1999
WinBrazilWallid IsmailH2HTKO (punches)R2Pride 4Oct 11, 1998
DrawNetherlandsAdriano de SouzaH2HDrawR3Greatest Common Multiple: Vale TudoAug 29, 1998
DrawJapanDaijiro MatsuiH2HDrawR4Pride 3Jun 24, 1998
WinBrazilJuan MottH2HSubmission (rear naked choke)R1Pride 2Mar 15, 1998
DrawBrazilRenzo GracieH2HDrawR3Pride 1Oct 11, 1997
LossJapanKaichi TsujiH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '97 Heavyweight TournamentJul 27, 1997
WinNetherlandsVidal SerradillaH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1Japan Extreme Challenge Vale Tudo OpenMay 28, 1997
DrawJapanManabu OharaH2HDrawR1KP X WK: Koppo vs. KeisyukaiNov 30, 1996

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.