Completed MMA Bout

Akira Shoji vs. Guy Mezger

Main Card | Heavyweight | Pro MMA

Akira Shoji defeats Guy Mezger via 3 Round Decision

Akira "Mr. Pride" Shoji
Guy "The Sandman" Mezger

Shoji
Decision
Round 3

Akira Shoji Guy Mezger

"Mr. Pride" "The Sandman"

3-2-4   Pro Record At Fight   22-8-2
Climbed to 4-2-4   Record After Fight   Fell to 22-9-2
Japan   Nationality   United States
Osaka, Japan   Fighting out of   Houston, Texas
25 years, 5 months, 3 days   Age at Fight   31 years, 6 months, 3 days
194.0 lbs (88.0 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   200.0 lbs (90.7 kgs)
5'8" (173cm)   Height   6'1" (186cm)
  Gym   Lion's Den Texas
Pride 6
  • Bout Information
  • Event: Pride 6
  • Date: Sunday 07.04.1999
  • Referee: Yuji Shimada
  • Venue: Yokohama Arena
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • Location: Yokohama, Japan
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 4 of 7)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight:
  • TV Commentary: Stephen Quadros, Bas Rutten
  • Broadcast: N/A
  • Post-Fight Interviewer:
  • Shoji Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Mezger Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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