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Fight: Rua vs. Shoji
31 DEC WED '03 12:00 AM
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Main Info
nickname
Ninja
Mr. Pride
Forms
L
W
W
L
L
L
W
W
L
W
Nationality
Brazil 
Japan
Age
(1980-05-22) 45
51 (1974-01-31)
Weight
(84 kg) 185 lbs
185 lbs (84 kg)
Height
(181 cm) 5′11″
5′8″ (173 cm)
Reach
-
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Gym
Social Media
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Win-Loss Records
Wins
20
9 KO/TKO - 27%
9 submission - 27%
2 decision - 6%
14
6% - 2 KO/TKO
16% - 5 submission
23% - 7 decision
Losses
13
7 KO/TKO - 21%
0 submission - 0%
6 decision - 18%
17
26% - 8 KO/TKO
10% - 3 submission
19% - 6 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rua vs. Shoji
Which event are Murilo Rua and Akira Shoji fighting in?
They are set to face each other in Pride Shockwave 2003.
How many rounds is the Murilo Rua vs. Akira Shoji?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round PFC, Pride FC fight.
Which organization is hosting the Murilo Rua vs. Akira Shoji?
The fight is organized by the Pride Fighting Championships (PFC, Pride FC).
When is the Murilo Rua vs. Akira Shoji fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on December 31, 2003
At what time does the Murilo Rua vs. Akira Shoji fight start?
The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.
Where is the Murilo Rua vs. Akira Shoji fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Saitama Super Arena.
In which weight class are Murilo Rua and Akira Shoji competing?
They are competing in the UFC Light heavyweight.
What are the nationalities of Murilo Rua and Akira Shoji?
Murilo Rua represents Brazil, and Akira Shoji represents Japan.
What type of fight is the Murilo Rua vs. Akira Shoji?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Light heavyweight.
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