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Gilbert Melendez
23-8
#5 Lightweight
Tatsuya Kawajiri
37-14-2

Fight: Melendez vs. Kawajiri

31 DEC SUN '06 12:00 AM
main card 2 rounds

Main Info

nickname

El Nino

Crusher

Forms

W W W W W
W W W W L

Nationality

USA USA

Japan Japan

Age

(1982-04-12) 44

48 (1978-05-08)

Weight

(66 kg) 145 lbs

157 lbs (71 kg)

Height

(176 cm) 5′9″

5′7″ (171 cm)

Reach

(185 cm) 6′1″

5′9″ (175 cm)

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

23

13 KO/TKO - 42%
0 submission - 0%
10 decision - 32%

37 (1 DQ)

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

Losses

8

0 KO/TKO - 0%
1 submission - 3%
7 decision - 23%

14

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melendez vs. Kawajiri

  • Which event are Tatsuya Kawajiri and Gilbert Melendez fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Pride Shockwave 2006.
  • How many rounds is the Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Gilbert Melendez?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 2-round PFC, Pride FC fight.
  • Which organization is hosting the Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Gilbert Melendez?

    The fight is organized by the Pride Fighting Championships (PFC, Pride FC).
  • When is the Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Gilbert Melendez fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on December 31, 2006
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