- Akira Shoji
Japanese
hometown=Japan
fightstyle=Judo
wins=14
losses=16
draws=5
ko=2
nocontest=
submissions=5|Akira Shoji (小路晃) (born
January 31 ,1974 ) is a professionalmixed martial arts fighter from Japan.Shoji is most known as being a regular in almost all the beginning
Pride FC Mixed Martial Art events. Shoji was in every Pride event from 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.Though Shoji has an even record, he gained much popularity for his die hard spirit, and his willingness to take on all comers, including the likes of
Mark Coleman , Shogun Rua,Igor Vovchanchyn , and 7 foot tallSemmy Schilt .According to fight commentator
Stephen Quadros during one of the Pride FC events; Shoji writes out his Will before every competition in case he is killed during the fight.ee also
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List of male mixed martial artists External links
* [http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?FighterID=10 Professional MMA Record]
* [http://www.akira-shoji.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.prideofficial.com/free/fighters/details/1091705239.html Pride Official Site]
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