Murilo Rua vs. Akira Shoji

Main Card | Light Heavyweight | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Dec 31, 2003
W
Rua defeats Shoji
L
KO/TKO, Flying Knee 2:24 Round 1 of 3
vs.
KO/TKO 2:24 R1
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"Mr. Pride"

Fighter Comparison

8-3-1

Climbed to 9-3-1
Pro
Record
11-9-5

Fell to 11-10-5

Brazil
Nation

Japan
Curitiba
Parana
Fights out of
Osaka
Osaka Prefecture
23
+7 mos, 1 week, 2 days
Age at Fight 29
+11 mos
198.5 lbs
(90.0 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
194.0 lbs
(88.0 kgs)
5'11"
(181cm)
Height
5'8"
(173cm)
Shogun Team Gym N/A

Bout Information

Event Poster

Pride Shockwave 2003

Fight Details

  • Event: Pride Shockwave 2003
  • Date: Wednesday 12.31.2003
  • Referee: Yuji Shimada
  • Venue: Saitama Super Arena
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • Location: Saitama, Japan
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 4 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight:
  • TV Commentary: Mauro Ranallo, Bas Rutten
  • Broadcast: N/A
  • Post-Fight Interviewer:
  • Rua Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Shoji Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Event Links:

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