Michinori Tanaka is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division of the Legacy Fighting Alliance.
16 Facts About Michinori Tanaka
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Michinori Tanaka faced Crisanto Pitpitunge on May 18,2013, at PXC 37 for the bantamweight title.
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Michinori Tanaka won the title via unanimous decision after five rounds.
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Michinori Tanaka defended his title against Kyle Aguon on October 25,2013, at PXC 40.
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Michinori Tanaka defeated Aguon via unanimous decision over five rounds.
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In February 2014, it was announced that Michinori Tanaka has signed a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Michinori Tanaka faced Kang Kyung-ho on September 20,2014, at UFC Fight Night 52.
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Subsequently, Michinori Tanaka had his bonus award rescinded and in turn, was suspended for nine months after testing positive for banned substances during his post fight drug screening.
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Michinori Tanaka was briefly linked to a bout with Russell Doane on January 2,2016, at UFC 195.
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Michinori Tanaka next faced Rani Yahya on September 24,2016, at UFC Fight Night 95.
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Michinori Tanaka faced promotional newcomer Ricardo Ramos on February 4,2017, at UFC Fight Night 104.
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In January 2018, it was announced that Michinori Tanaka has signed a contract with the Absolute Championship Berkut.
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Michinori Tanaka is expected to make his promotional debut by headlining LFA 117 against Ricardo Dias on November 5,2021.
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Michinori Tanaka faced Ary Farias at LFA 138 on August 5,2022.
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Michinori Tanaka rebounded against Kunihisa Sasa on April 30,2023, at Pancrase 333, winning the bout via unanimous decision.
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Michinori Tanaka next faced Sindile Manengela on July 9,2023, at Pancrase 336, winning the bout via unanimous decision.