| Name | Tatsuya Kawajiri (Men) |
| Nickname | Crusher |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | May 8, 1978 (47 years old) |
| Weight class | Featherweight |
| Organization | Rizin |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Tatsuya Kawajiri – General Profile
Tatsuya Kawajiri is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist best known for competing in the featherweight and lightweight divisions across major international promotions. Born on May 8, 1978, in Ibaraki, Japan, Kawajiri is widely recognized as one of the most respected veterans of the Japanese MMA scene.
MMA Career
Kawajiri built his reputation fighting in elite organizations such as PRIDE, DREAM, Strikeforce, and later the UFC. Over the course of his long career, he faced numerous world-class opponents and became known for his consistency and durability against top competition.
His longevity across multiple eras of MMA established him as one of Japan’s most accomplished fighters on the global stage.
Fighting Style
Tatsuya Kawajiri is known for a pressure-heavy and grappling-oriented fighting style. He combines aggressive forward movement with strong top control, ground pressure, and submission attacks, often dictating where the fight takes place.
His toughness, pace, and experience are central elements of his competitive identity.
Career Highlights
Kawajiri’s career highlights include competing in multiple major international promotions, earning victories over high-level opponents, and remaining competitive across a long professional career spanning different generations of fighters.
Legacy
Regarded as one of Japan’s most respected MMA veterans, Tatsuya Kawajiri represents durability, technical grit, and long-term consistency in the sport’s international history.
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cub Swanson |
UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Caceres |
U-DEC | |
| Dennis Bermudez |
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy |
U-DEC | |
| Jason Knight |
The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale |
U-DEC | |
| Dennis Siver |
UFC Fight Night: Jedrzejczyk vs. Penne |
U-DEC | |
| Clay Guida |
UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson |
U-DEC | |
| Sean Soriano |
UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R2 · 0:50 |
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| Gilbert Melendez |
Pride Shockwave 2006 - Otoko Matsuri - Fumetsu |
U-DEC | |
| Chris Brennan |
Pride Bushido 12 - 2nd Round |
KO/TKO Knee · R1 · 0:29 |
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| Charles Bennett |
Pride Bushido Survival 2006 |
SUB Kneebar · R1 · 2:30 |
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| Takanori Gomi |
Pride Bushido 9 - The Tournament |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R1 · 7:42 |
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| Luiz Firmino |
Pride Bushido 8 |
U-DEC | |
| In Seok Kim |
Pride Bushido 7 |
KO/TKO |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 22.64% of the fights were recovered.
Last update : 2026-03-23 22:29:45
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Tyrell Fortune | 18-3 |
| Joe Pyfer Bodybagz | 16-3 |
| Movsar Evloev | 20-0 |
| Mason Jones The Dragon | 18-2 |
| Ibo Aslan The Last Ottoman | 14-4 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Anderson Silva The Spider | 34-11 |
| Rene Pessoa Soldado | 25-10 |
| Jussier Formiga | 24-8 |
| Abubakar Vagaev | 23-4 |
| Anthony Hamilton Freight Train | 21-11 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Yuki Kondo Sora | 66-40 |
| Umar Nurmagomedov | 20-1 |
| Payton Talbott | 11-1 |
| Matt Frevola The Steamrolla | 11-6 |
| Ateba Abega Gautier | 10-1 |
| Matt Hughes | 45-9 |
| Oleg Taktarov The Russian Bear | 17-5 |
| Lucas Almeida | 15-5 |
| Yadong Song Kung Fu Kid | 22-9 |
| Ethyn Ewing The Professor Finesser | 10-2 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Nuerdanbieke Shayilan Wolverine | 39-12 |
| Patricio Freire Pitbull | 37-9 |
| Bart Palaszewski Bartimus | 36-17 |
| Cub Swanson Killer | 31-14 |
| Julian Erosa Juicy J | 31-13 |