14
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
wins by finish
Recent Form
L
L
L
L
W
L
W
L
L
L
Mixed Martial Arts37 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Hideki SekineH2H | TKO (elbows) | R1 | Roots of Martial Arts Network 4 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Loss | Kazuo MisakiH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | DEEP 53 Impact | Apr 22, 2011 |
| Loss |  Gilbert YvelH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Pride 34 | Apr 8, 2007 |
| Win |  Carlos ToyotaH2H | Decision (majority) | R2 | clubDEEP Toyama: Barbarian Festival 5 | Nov 19, 2006 |
| Loss |  Kyacey UscolaH2H | KO (punches) | R2 | KOTC: All Stars | Oct 28, 2006 |
| Win | Todd MedinaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | KOTC: Rapid Fire | Aug 4, 2006 |
| Loss | Kazuo MisakiH2H | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | DEEP 23 Impact | Feb 5, 2006 |
| Loss |  Mark WeirH2H | KO (head kick) | R1 | Cage Rage 14 | Dec 3, 2005 |
| Loss | Dean ListerH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | Pride Bushido 6 | Apr 3, 2005 |
| Loss | Paulo FilhoH2H | Decision (split) | R2 | Pride Bushido 4 | Jul 19, 2004 |
| Win | Yukio KawabeH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Pride Bushido 3 | May 23, 2004 |
| Loss | Murilo RuaH2H | KO (flying knee) | R1 | Pride Shockwave 2003 | Dec 31, 2003 |
| Loss | Maurício RuaH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | Pride Bushido 1 | Oct 5, 2003 |
| Win | Dustin DenesH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Absolute FC 4 | Jul 19, 2003 |
| Win | Alex StieblingH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | Pride 25 | Mar 16, 2003 |
| Loss | Paulo FilhoH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Pride 22 | Sep 29, 2002 |
| Win | David RobertsH2H | Submission (armbar) | R2 | KOTC: Revolution | May 17, 2002 |
| Loss | Jeremy HornH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Pride 18 | Dec 23, 2001 |
| Loss | Semmy SchiltH2H | TKO (knees and punches) | R1 | Pride 16 | Sep 24, 2001 |
| Loss | Dan HendersonH2H | TKO (punches and knees) | R3 | Pride 14 | May 27, 2001 |
| Loss | Ricardo AlmeidaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Pride 12 | Dec 9, 2000 |
| Win | Herman RentingH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Pride 10 | Oct 31, 2000 |
| Win | John RenkenH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Pride 9 | Jun 4, 2000 |
| Loss | Mark ColemanH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R1 | Pride Grand Prix 2000: Finals | May 1, 2000 |
| Win | Ebenezer Fontes BragaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R1 | Pride Grand Prix 2000: Opening Round | Jan 30, 2000 |
| Draw | Ryushi YanagisawaH2H | Draw | R1 | Pancrase: 1999 Anniversary Show | Sep 18, 1999 |
| Win | Larry ParkerH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Pride 7 | Sep 12, 1999 |
| Win | Guy MezgerH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | Pride 6 | Jul 4, 1999 |
| Loss |  Igor VovchanchynH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Pride 5 | Apr 29, 1999 |
| Win | Wallid IsmailH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | Pride 4 | Oct 11, 1998 |
| Draw | Adriano de SouzaH2H | Draw | R3 | Greatest Common Multiple: Vale Tudo | Aug 29, 1998 |
| Draw | Daijiro MatsuiH2H | Draw | R4 | Pride 3 | Jun 24, 1998 |
| Win | Juan MottH2H | Submission (rear naked choke) | R1 | Pride 2 | Mar 15, 1998 |
| Draw | Renzo GracieH2H | Draw | R3 | Pride 1 | Oct 11, 1997 |
| Loss | Kaichi TsujiH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '97 Heavyweight Tournament | Jul 27, 1997 |
| Win | Vidal SerradillaH2H | TKO (submission to punches) | R1 | Japan Extreme Challenge Vale Tudo Open | May 28, 1997 |
| Draw | Manabu OharaH2H | Draw | R1 | KP X WK: Koppo vs. Keisyukai | Nov 30, 1996 |
Related Fighters
Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.