Which event are Akira Shoji and Daijiro Matsui fighting in?

They are set to face each other in Pride 3.

How many rounds is the Akira Shoji vs. Daijiro Matsui?

The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round PFC, Pride FC fight.

Which organization is hosting the Akira Shoji vs. Daijiro Matsui?

The fight is organized by the Pride Fighting Championships (PFC, Pride FC).

When is the Akira Shoji vs. Daijiro Matsui fight?

The fight is scheduled to take place on June 24, 1998

At what time does the Akira Shoji vs. Daijiro Matsui fight start?

The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.

Where is the Akira Shoji vs. Daijiro Matsui fight happening?

The venue for the fight is in Nippon Budokan.

In which weight class are Akira Shoji and Daijiro Matsui competing?

They are competing in the UFC Heavyweight.

What are the nationalities of Akira Shoji and Daijiro Matsui?

Akira Shoji represents Japan, and Daijiro Matsui represents Japan.

What type of fight is the Akira Shoji vs. Daijiro Matsui?

The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Heavyweight.

Akira Shoji Japan

Daijiro Matsui

14-17-5

RD3

Draw

Time Limit

14-31-7

Fight: Shoji vs. Matsui

Pride 3

24JUNWED'9812:00 AM

Heavyweight• main card• 3 rounds

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