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Tatsuya Kawajiri Anthony Birchak
Tatsuya Kawajiri
37-14-2

RD2 15:00

Decision

Unanimous

Anthony Birchak
15-9

Fight: Kawajiri vs. Birchak

JapanRIZIN 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura
16APRSUN'176:00 AM
6. kg• main event• 2 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

Crusher

El Toro

Forms

WWLLL
WLWLW

Nationality

JapanJapan

USAUSA

Age

(1978-05-08) 48

40(1986-05-16)

Weight

(71 kg) 157 lbs

155 lbs (70 kg)

Height

(171 cm) 5′7″

5′8″ (173 cm)

Reach

(175 cm) 5′9″

5′10″ (178 cm)

Gym

T-BLOOD

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Tucson

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

(1 DQ) 37

12 KO/TKO - 24%
10 submission - 20%
14 decision - 27%

15

21% - 5 KO/TKO
29% - 7 submission
13% - 3 decision

Losses

14

4 KO/TKO - 8%
4 submission - 8%
6 decision - 12%

9

13% - 3 KO/TKO
13% - 3 submission
13% - 3 decision

Past Opponents

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Brazil
Patricky Pitbull
(21-8)
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RIZIN 19: Lightweight Grand Prix 1st Round
12 Oct2019KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:10
Russia
Ali Abdulkhalikov
(7-0)
i
RIZIN 17
28 Jul2019Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Satoru Kitaoka
(41-18-8)
i
RIZIN Heisei's Last Yarennoka!
31 Dec2018Decision(Split) RD35:00
Brazil
Gabriel Oliveira
(9-0)
i
RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 Autumn: Aki no Jin
15 Oct2017KO/TKO(Knee) RD21:00
USA
Anthony Birchak
(12-3)
i
RIZIN 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura
16 Apr2017Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
Brazil
Kron Gracie
(3-0)
i
RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round
31 Dec2016Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD22:04
USA
Cub Swanson
(22-7)
i
UFC Fight Night 92: Caceres vs. Rodriguez
07 Aug2016Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Dennis Bermudez
(14-5)
i
UFC Fight Night 83: Cowboy vs. Cowboy
22 Feb2016Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Jason Knight
(17-2)
i
The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale
12 Dec2015Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Germany
Dennis Siver
(22-10)
i
UFC Fight Night 69: Jędrzejczyk vs. Penne
20 Jun2015Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Clay Guida
(30-14)
i
UFC Fight Night 39: Nogueira vs. Nelson
11 Apr2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Sean Soriano
(8-0)
i
UFC Fight Night 34: Saffiedine vs. Lim
04 Jan2014Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD20:50
Japan
Michihiro Omigawa
(12-12-1)
i
Dream 18: Special NYE 2012
31 Dec2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Donald Sanchez
(26-12)
i
ONE FC 3: War of the Lions
31 Mar2012Sub(Triangle Choke) RD13:27
Japan
Kazuyuki Miyata
(11-8)
i
Dream: Fight For Japan! New Year! 2011
31 Dec2011Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD24:54
Norway
Joachim Hansen
(22-10-1)
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Dream 17
24 Sep2011Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD32:30
USA
Drew Fickett
(41-14)
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Dream: Fight For Japan! 2
16 Jul2011KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:41
USA
Gilbert Melendez
(19-2)
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Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley
10 Apr2011KO/TKO(Elbows) RD13:14
USA
Josh Thomson
(19-3)
i
Fields Dynamite!! 2010
31 Dec2010Decision(Unanimous)
Japan
Shinya Aoki
(23-5)
i
Dream 15: Light Heavyweight GP Opening Round
10 Jul2010Sub(Achilles Lock) RD11:53
Japan
Kazunori Yokota
(11-2-3)
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K-1: Dynamite 2009
31 Dec2009Decision(Unanimous) RD320:00
Guam
Melchor Manibusan
(2-3)
i
Dream 11: Featherweight & Superhulk GP Finale
06 Oct2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:48
Brazil
Gesias Cavalcante
(14-2-1)
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Dream 9: Featherweight GP 2009 Second Round
26 May2009Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
USA
Ross Ebanez
(19-6)
i
Dream 7: Featherweight GP 2009 First Round
08 Mar2009Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD14:03
USA
Eddie Alvarez
(14-1)
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Dream 5: Lightweight GP 2008 Final Round
21 Jul2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD17:35
Brazil
Luiz Firmino
(12-3)
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Dream 3: Lightweight GP 2008 Second Round
11 May2008Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
Canada
Kultar Gill
(7-6)
i
Dream 1: Lightweight GP 2008 First Round
15 Mar2008Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
Brazil
Luiz Azeredo
(10-6)
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Yarennoka!: New Years Eve 2007
31 Dec2007Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
USA
Gilbert Melendez
(12-0)
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Pride Shockwave 2006
31 Dec2006Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
Sweden
Per Eklund
(10-1-1)
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Shooto - Champion Carnival
14 Oct2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:12
USA
Chris Brennan
(18-10-1)
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Pride Bushido 12: Bushido Survival 2nd Round
26 Aug2006KO/TKO(Knee and Punches) RD10:29
USA
Charles Bennett
(17-13-2)
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Pride Bushido 11: Bushido Survival
04 Jun2006Sub(Kneebar) RD12:30
Norway
Joachim Hansen
(13-3-1)
i
17 Feb2006
Disqualification(Low Blow) RD10:08
Japan
Takanori Gomi
(21-2)
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Pride Bushido 9
25 Sep2005Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD17:42
Brazil
Luiz Firmino
(10-2)
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Pride Bushido 8
17 Jul2005Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
South Korea
In Seok Kim
(3-3)
i
Pride Bushido 7
22 May2005KO/TKO(Corner Stoppage) RD23:28
Sweden
Jani Lax
(7-3)
i
Shooto - 4/23 in Hakata Star Lanes
23 Apr2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:42
Brazil
Vitor Ribeiro
(10-0)
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Shooto: Year End Show 2004
14 Dec2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD23:11
Lithuania
Mindaugas Laurinaitis
(0-2)
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Shooto - 9/26 in Korakuen Hall
26 Sep2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:00
Japan
Caol Uno
(15-6-3)
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Shooto: Kawajiri vs. Uno
22 Mar2004Draw(Unanimous) RD3
USA
Ryan Bow
(9-4)
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Shooto: Year End Show 2003
14 Dec2003KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:21
Bahamas
Yves Edwards
(23-7-1)
i
Shooto: Gomi vs. Hansen
10 Aug2003Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Takumi Nakayama
(9-3-3)
i
Shooto: Shooter's Dream 2
30 May2003KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:44
Brazil
Vitor Ribeiro
(5-0)
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Shooto: Year End Show 2002
14 Dec2002Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Ken Omatsu
(2-2)
i
Shooto: Gig West 3
27 Oct2002Sub(Armbar) RD14:40
Japan
Tsutomu Shiiki
(2-2-1)
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Shooto: Treasure Hunt 8
19 Jul2002Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD14:42
Japan
Daisuke Sugie
(3-2-1)
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Shooto: Gig East 9
28 May2002KO/TKO(Punches) RD24:19
Japan
Takeshi Yamazaki
(3-0-1)
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Shooto: Wanna Shooto 2002 (Stage 2)
21 Apr2002Decision(Unanimous) RD25:00
Japan
Masaya Takita
(1-0)
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Shooto: Treasure Hunt 4
13 Mar2002KO/TKO(Eye Injury) RD21:22
Japan
Kazumichi Takada
(3-3-1)
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Shooto: To The Top 9
27 Sep2001Sub(Triangle Armbar) RD13:03
Japan
Yohei Suzuki
(3-2-1)
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Shooto: Gig East 2
22 May2001Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD12:42
Japan
Yohei Suzuki
(3-2)
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Shooto: Wanna Shooto 2001
08 Apr2001Draw(Unanimous) RD2
Japan
Takumi Nakayama
(0-0)
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Shooto: R.E.A.D. 4
12 Apr2000Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD12:44

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kawajiri vs. Birchak

  • Which event are Anthony Birchak and Tatsuya Kawajiri fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in RIZIN 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura.

  • How many rounds is the Anthony Birchak vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 2-round RFF fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Anthony Birchak vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri?

    The fight is organized by the RIZIN Fighting Federation (RFF).

  • When is the Anthony Birchak vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on April 16, 2017