Akira Shoji has a 14-17-5 professional record and is 52 years old in the Middleweight division, representing Freelance (1552 average active-roster Elo across 8 rated fighters). This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Akira Shoji career snapshot Recent form L-L-W-L-W Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run 2-fight losing streak Most recent tracked result: Loss vs Kazuo Misaki Finish profile 50% 7 finishes in 14 recorded wins Primary win path decision 7 recorded wins by decision Akira Shoji quick answers What is Akira Shoji's record? Akira Shoji's professional MMA record is 14-17-5.
How old is Akira Shoji? Akira Shoji is 52 years old.
What weight class is Akira Shoji? Akira Shoji fights at Middleweight in DEEP.
What gym does Akira Shoji represent? Akira Shoji is associated with Freelance, whose 8 active Combat Edge fighters average 1552 Elo.
How tall is Akira Shoji? Akira Shoji is 5'8" tall.
How much does Akira Shoji weigh? Akira Shoji competes at Middleweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 185 lbs.
What is Akira Shoji's Combat Edge Elo? Akira Shoji's professional MMA Elo is 1506, with a peak Elo of 1615.
How strong is Akira Shoji's recent opposition? Akira Shoji's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1573 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Akira Shoji's last fight? Akira Shoji's latest tracked pro fight was against Kazuo Misaki at Deep 53 Impact on 2011.04.21.
What is Akira Shoji's recent form? Akira Shoji's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Akira Shoji usually win? Akira Shoji's 14 recorded wins include 3 knockouts, 4 submissions, and 7 decisions, with 50% ending before the final bell.
3 Wins by knockout
4 Wins by submission
7 Wins by decision
8 Loss by knockout
3 Loss by submission
6 Loss by decision
Akira Shoji stats Record : 14 / 17 / 5 Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute Not available Fighter 3.94 UFC middleweight avg
Significant striking accuracy Not available Fighter 48% UFC middleweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute Not available Fighter 3.82 UFC middleweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land Not available Fighter 52% UFC middleweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes Not available Fighter 1.62 UFC middleweight avg
Takedown accuracy Not available Fighter 30% UFC middleweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land Not available Fighter 59% UFC middleweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes Not available Fighter 0.68 UFC middleweight avg
Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Loss14-16-5 Kazuo Misaki 23-11-2 Punches 1:13 R2 Deep 53 Impact 2011.04.21 Details unavailable Loss14-15-5 Gilbert Yvel 31-12-1 Punches 3:04 R1 Pride 34: Kamikaze 2007.04.08 Details unavailable Win13-15-5 Carlos Toyota 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded DEEP 2006.11.19 Details unavailable Loss13-14-5 Kyacey Uscola 11-10-0 Punches 2:23 R2 KOTC: All Stars 2006.10.28 Details unavailable Win12-14-5 Todd Medina 5-8-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded KOTC: Rapid Fire 2006.08.04 Details unavailable Loss12-13-5 Kazuo Misaki 14-5-2 Guillotine Choke 2:32 R1 Deep 23 Impact 2006.02.05 Details unavailable Cancelled14-17-5 Alex Reid Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2006.02.04 Details unavailable Loss12-12-5 Mark Weir 16-9-0 Head Kick 0:17 R1 Cage Rage 2005.12.03 Details unavailable Loss12-11-5 Dean Lister 6-3-0 Triangle Choke 3:13 R1 Pride Bushido 6 2005.04.03 Details unavailable Loss12-10-5 Paulo Filho 7-0-0 Decision Split Not recorded Pride Bushido 4 2004.07.19 Details unavailable Win11-10-5 Yukio Kawabe 0-0-0 Punches 0:18 R1 Pride Bushido 3 2004.05.23 Details unavailable Loss11-9-5 Murilo Rua 8-3-1 Flying Knee 2:24 R1 Pride Shockwave 2003 2003.12.31 Details unavailable Cancelled14-17-5 Marcelo Azevedo Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2003.12.18 Details unavailable Loss11-8-5 Maurício Rua 4-1-0 Punches 3:47 R1 Pride Bushido 1 2003.10.05 Details unavailable Win10-8-5 Dustin Denes 6-0-2 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Absolute Fighting Championship 2003.07.19 Details unavailable Win14-17-5 Mitsuhiro Ishida Record TBD Not recordedGrappling Not recorded Not recorded 2003 ADCC Championships 2003.05.17 Details unavailable Loss14-17-5 Fabrício Werdum Record TBD Not recordedGrappling Not recorded Not recorded 2003 ADCC Championships 2003.05.17 Details unavailable Win9-8-5 Alex Stiebling 12-4-1 Decision Split Not recorded Pride 25: Body Blow 2003.03.16 Details unavailable Loss9-7-5 Paulo Filho 4-0-0 Armbar 2:48 R1 Pride 22: Beasts From the East 2 2002.09.29 Details unavailable Win8-7-5 David Roberts 5-3-0 Armbar 4:46 R2 KOTC: Revolution 2002.05.17 Details unavailable Cancelled14-17-5 Brian Sleeman Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2002.05.17 Details unavailable Loss8-6-5 Jeremy Horn 51-11-4 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Pride 18: Cold Fury 2 2001.12.23 Details unavailable Loss8-5-5 Semmy Schilt 19-10-1 Knee & Punches 8:19 R1 Pride 16: Beasts From the East 2001.09.24 Details unavailable Cancelled14-17-5 Brad Kohler Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2001.09.24 Details unavailable Loss8-4-5 Dan Henderson 10-1-0 Punches & Knees 3:18 R3 Pride 14: Clash of the Titans 2001.05.27 Details unavailable Loss8-3-5 Ricardo Almeida 0-0-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Pride 12: Cold Fury 2000.12.09 Details unavailable Win7-3-5 Herman Renting 4-4-0 Armbar 3:48 R1 Pride 11: Battle of the Rising Sun 2000.10.31 Details unavailable Win6-3-5 John Renken 13-17-3 Armbar 6:44 R1 Pride 9 2000.06.04 Details unavailable Loss6-2-5 Mark Coleman 8-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals 2000.05.01 Details unavailable Win5-2-5 Ebenezer Fontes Braga 10-4-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Pride Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round 2000.01.30 Details unavailable Draw5-2-4 Ryushi Yanagisawa 22-16-8 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Pancrase 77 1999.09.18 Details unavailable Win4-2-4 Larry Parker 10-3-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Pride 7 1999.09.12 Details unavailable Win3-2-4 Guy Mezger 22-8-2 Decision Split Not recorded Pride 6 1999.07.04 Details unavailable Loss3-1-4 Igor Vovchanchyn 33-2-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Pride 5 1999.04.29 Details unavailable Loss14-17-5 Amaury Bitetti Record TBD DecisionGrappling Points Not recorded 1999 ADCC World Championships 1999.02.24 Details unavailable Win14-17-5 Masutatsu Yano Record TBD DecisionGrappling Points Not recorded GCM: The Contenders 1 1999.01.31 Details unavailable Win2-1-4 Wallid Ismail 6-1-0 Punches 1:26 R2 Pride 4 1998.10.11 Details unavailable Draw2-1-3 Adriano de Souza 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Greatest Common Multiple 1998.08.29 Details unavailable Draw2-1-2 Daijiro Matsui 0-0-0 Decision Time Limit Not recorded Pride 3 1998.06.24 Details unavailable Win1-1-2 Juan Mott 2-1-0 Rear Naked Choke 3:47 R1 Pride 2 1998.03.15 Details unavailable Draw1-1-1 Renzo Gracie 5-0-0 Decision Time Limit Not recorded Pride 1 1997.10.11 Details unavailable Loss1-0-1 Kaichi Tsuji 0-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1997.07.27 Details unavailable Win0-0-1 Vidal Serradilla 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1997.05.28 Details unavailable Draw0-0-0 Manabu Ohara 1-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 1996.11.30 Details unavailable More fights Fighters who beat Akira Shoji Kazuo Misaki Gilbert Yvel Mark Weir Dean Lister Paulo Filho Murilo Rua Maurício Rua Jeremy Horn Compare Akira Shoji with peers vs 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