Akira Shoji
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Akira Shoji | |
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Born | |
Team | Wajyutsu Keisyukai Brightness |
Teacher(s) | Yoshinori Nishi |
Rank | 4th Dan Black Belt in Judo |
Years active | 1996-2011 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 36 |
Wins | 14 |
By knockout | 3 |
By submission | 4 |
By decision | 7 |
Losses | 17 |
By knockout | 8 |
By submission | 3 |
By decision | 6 |
Draws | 5 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Akira Shoji (小路晃) (born January 31, 1974) is a retired Japanese
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. He was known for his mic performance, die hard spirit, stellar
He also worked as a judge for the Dream organization.
Mixed martial arts career
A national-ranked
Pride
Shoji had his worldwide debut taking on
He returned at the next two events of Pride, submitting Juan Mott via rear naked choke and drawing with Takada Dojo understudy and fellow underdog Daijiro Matsui. However, his biggest victory came at Pride 4, where Shoji faced another unbeaten Brazilian jiu-jitsu exponent, Wallid Ismail. The Brazilian was aggressive and held Akira mounted for the first round, with Shoji reversing him every time. At the second round, however, the Japanese got the upper hand over a tired Ismail and landed multiple answered punches, which prompted the referee to stop the match for a win for Shoji.
Akira next faced Ukrainian
At the Pride Grand Prix 2000 tournament, Shoji was first pitted against
Shoji's last match in Pride would be in its very last event in 2007, fighting Gilbert Yvel and losing by TKO after a brief grappling exchange.
Retirement
While working as a fighting referee in Dream, Shoji considered a final retirement match.
Professional wrestling career
Hustle (2008–2009)
In 2008, Shoji began working in professional wrestling company Hustle, hosted by Dream Stage Entertainment along with Pride, and became a regular roster of the promotion. He debuted as a participant the Hustle Grand Prix tournament, being invited by famous idol Yuko Ogura and granted the ring name of "Ko♥Ri♥Ta♥N", but he was defeated by Osaka Pro Wrestling representative Zeus after getting hit with a frying pan.
Shoji then joined Generalissimo Takada's villainous faction Takada Monster Army, invited by Yuji Shimada, and he changed his name to "Private Shimada". In 2009, after losing a match to Wataru Sakata and Kurodaman, he was put on a trial by Shimada and threatened with expulsion if he lost a next singles match against Sakata, which eventually became a 3-way match with fellow Monster Army member Commander An Jo. Shoji have his best, but Shimada and An Jo crashed the match and made him lose. Kicked out of Takada's faction, Akira joined Sakata and got his revenge over Anjo, defeating him and Rey Ohara in a tag team match. remained as his ally until the end of the promotion.
Smash (2010–2011)
After Hustle's closure, Shoji joined Smash, a new promotion founded by Yoshihiro Tajiri and several former officials and wrestlers of Hustle. On January 30, 2011, Shoji lost to Yusuke Kodama in his final match before retiring from professional wrestling.
Mixed martial arts record
36 matches | 14 wins | 17 losses |
By knockout | 3 | 8 |
By submission | 4 | 3 |
By decision | 7 | 6 |
Draws | 5 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 14–17–5 | Kazuo Misaki | TKO (punches) | DEEP: 53 Impact | April 22, 2011 | 2 | 1:13 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Loss | 14–16–5 | Gilbert Yvel | TKO (punches) | PRIDE 34
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April 8, 2007 | 1 | 3:04 | Saitama , Japan
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Win | 14–15–5 | Carlos Toyota | Decision (majority) | DEEP: clubDEEP Toyama: Barbarian Festival 5 | November 19, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Toyama, Japan | |
Loss | 13–15–5 | Kyacey Uscola
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KO (punches) | KOTC: All Stars | October 28, 2006 | 2 | 2:23 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 13–14–5 | Todd Medina | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Rapid Fire | August 4, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
Loss | 12–14–5 | Kazuo Misaki | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | DEEP: 23 Impact | February 5, 2006 | 1 | 2:32 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Loss | 12–13–5 | Mark Weir | KO (head kick) | Cage Rage 14 | December 3, 2005 | 1 | 0:17 | London, England | |
Loss | 12–12–5 | Dean Lister | Technical Submission (triangle choke) | PRIDE Bushido 6
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April 3, 2005 | 1 | 3:13 | Yokohama, Japan | |
Loss | 12–11–5 | Paulo Filho | Decision (split) | PRIDE Bushido 4
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July 19, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Nagoya, Japan | |
Win | 12–10–5 | Yukio Kawabe
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TKO (punches) | PRIDE Bushido 3
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May 23, 2004 | 1 | 0:18 | Yokohama, Japan | |
Loss | 11–10–5 | Murilo Rua | KO (flying knee) | PRIDE Shockwave 2003
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December 31, 2003 | 1 | 2:24 | Saitama , Japan
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Loss | 11–9–5 | Maurício Rua | KO (punches) | PRIDE Bushido 1
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October 5, 2003 | 1 | 3:47 | Saitama, Japan | |
Win | 11–8–5 | Dustin Denes | Decision (unanimous) | Absolute Fighting Championships 4 | July 19, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | |
Win | 10–8–5 | Alex Stiebling | Decision (split) | PRIDE 25
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March 16, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Yokohama, Japan | |
Loss | 9–8–5 | Paulo Filho | Submission (armbar) | PRIDE 22
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September 29, 2002 | 1 | 2:48 | Nagoya, Japan | |
Win | 9–7–5 | David Roberts | Submission (armbar) | KOTC 13: Revolution | May 17, 2002 | 2 | 4:46 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 8–7–5 | Jeremy Horn | Decision (unanimous) | PRIDE 18
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December 23, 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | Fukuoka, Japan | |
Loss | 8–6–5 | Semmy Schilt | KO (knee and punches) | PRIDE 16
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September 24, 2001 | 1 | 8:19 | Osaka, Japan | |
Loss | 8–5–5 | Dan Henderson | TKO (punches and knees) | PRIDE 14 | May 27, 2001 | 3 | 3:18 | Yokohama, Japan | |
Loss | 8–4–5 | Ricardo Almeida | Decision (unanimous) | PRIDE 12 | December 9, 2000 | 2 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | |
Win | 8–3–5 | Herman Renting | Submission (armbar) | PRIDE 10 | October 31, 2000 | 1 | 3:48 | Osaka, Japan | |
Win | 7–3–5 | John Renken | Submission (armbar) | PRIDE 9 | June 4, 2000 | 1 | 6:44 | Nagoya, Japan | |
Loss | 6–3–5 | Mark Coleman | Decision (unanimous) | PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 Finals
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May 1, 2000 | 1 | 15:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Win | 6–2–5 | Ebenezer Fontes Braga | Decision (unanimous) | PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round
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January 30, 2000 | 1 | 15:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Draw | 5–2–5 | Ryushi Yanagisawa
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Draw | Pancrase: 1999 Anniversary Show | September 18, 1999 | 1 | 15:00 | Urayasu, Chiba , Japan
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Win | 5–2–4 | Larry Parker | Decision (unanimous) | PRIDE 7 | September 12, 1999 | 3 | 5:00 | Yokohama, Japan | |
Win | 4–2–4 | Guy Mezger | Decision (split) | PRIDE 6 | July 4, 1999 | 3 | 5:00 | Yokohama, Japan | |
Loss | 3–2–4 | Igor Vovchanchyn | Decision (unanimous) | PRIDE 5 | April 29, 1999 | 2 | 10:00 | Nagoya, Japan | |
Win | 3–1–4 | Wallid Ismail | TKO (punches) | PRIDE 4 | October 11, 1998 | 2 | 1:26 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Draw | 2–1–4 | Adriano de Souza | Draw | GCM: Vale Tudo | August 29, 1998 | 3 | 5:00 | Japan | |
Draw | 2–1–3 | Daijiro Matsui | Draw | PRIDE 3
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June 24, 1998 | 4 | 10:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Win | 2–1–2 | Juan Mott | Submission (rear naked choke) | PRIDE 2
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March 15, 1998 | 1 | 3:47 | Yokohama, Japan | |
Draw | 1–1–2 | Renzo Gracie | Draw | PRIDE 1
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October 11, 1997 | 3 | 10:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Loss | 1–1–1 | Kaichi Tsuji | Decision (unanimous) | Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '97 Heavyweight Tournament | July 27, 1997 | 2 | 3:00 | Japan | |
Win | 1–0–1 | Vidal Serradilla | TKO (submission to punches) | JECVTO: Japan Extreme Challenge Vale Tudo Open | May 28, 1997 | 1 | 2:16 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Draw | 0–0–1 | Manabu Ohara | Draw | KP X WK: Koppo vs. Keisyukai | November 30, 1996 | 1 | 20:00 | Japan |
Submission grappling record
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Pride and Glory". Sherdog.
- ^ Black Belt Magazine, November 1999