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Fight: Melendez vs. Kawajiri
31 DEC SUN '06 12:00 AM
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Main Info
nickname
El Nino
Crusher
Forms
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
L
Nationality
USA 
Japan
Age
(1982-04-12) 43
47 (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)
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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
At what time does the Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Gilbert Melendez fight start?
The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.
Where is the Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Gilbert Melendez fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Saitama Super Arena.
In which weight class are Tatsuya Kawajiri and Gilbert Melendez competing?
They are competing in the UFC Lightweight.
What are the nationalities of Tatsuya Kawajiri and Gilbert Melendez?
Tatsuya Kawajiri represents Japan, and Gilbert Melendez represents USA.
What type of fight is the Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Gilbert Melendez?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Lightweight.
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