Which event are Rafael Rodriguez and Yuya Shirai fighting in?

They are set to face each other in M-1 Challenge 8: USA.

How many rounds is the Rafael Rodriguez vs. Yuya Shirai?

The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round M-1 fight.

Which organization is hosting the Rafael Rodriguez vs. Yuya Shirai?

The fight is organized by the M-1 Global (M-1).

When is the Rafael Rodriguez vs. Yuya Shirai fight?

The fight is scheduled to take place on October 29, 2008

At what time does the Rafael Rodriguez vs. Yuya Shirai fight start?

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

Where is the Rafael Rodriguez vs. Yuya Shirai fight happening?

The venue for the fight is in Harrah’s Casino.

In which weight class are Rafael Rodriguez and Yuya Shirai competing?

They are competing in the UFC Welterweight.

What are the nationalities of Rafael Rodriguez and Yuya Shirai?

Rafael Rodriguez represents Spain, and Yuya Shirai represents Japan.

What type of fight is the Rafael Rodriguez vs. Yuya Shirai?

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

Yuya Shirai Spain

Rafael Rodriguez

26-14-1

Welterweight

2-10

Fight: Shirai vs. Rodriguez

M-1 Challenge 8: USA

29 OCT WED '08 12:00 AM

main card • 3 rounds

Main Info

nickname

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Toro

Forms

W W W L L

L L L

Nationality

Japan

Spain

Age

(1980-04-02) 44

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Weight

(77 kg) 170 lbs

185 lbs (84 kg)

Height

(173 cm) 5′8″

5′8″ (172 cm)

Reach

-

Gym

TRIBE TOKYO MMA

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Social Media

Win-Loss Records

Wins

26

4 KO/TKO - 10%

6 submission - 15%

16 decision - 40%

2

0% - 0 KO/TKO

0% - 0 submission

17% - 2 decision

Losses

14

5 KO/TKO - 13%

1 submission - 3%

8 decision - 20%

10