Anthony Birchak has become one of the most feared names in the division with 16 wins in the Fight Arena ecosystem. They showcase a relentless pace in the Octagon with their fighting style: MMA.
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
Q & A
Q: UFC Fight Night
ANSWER:
(4/17/21) Birchak was knocked out by Tony Gravely via strikes at 1:31 of the second roundUFC on ESPN(11/7/20) Birchak was submitted by Gustavo Lopez via rear naked choke at 2:43 of the first round(7/7/16) Birchak won a three round split decision over Dileno Lopes(11/7/15) Birchak was knocked out by Thomas Almeida at 4:22 of the first round(6/6/15) Birchak knocked out Joe Soto at 1:37 of the first roundUFC on FOX(12/13/14) Birchak was submitted by Ian Entwistle via heel hook at 1:04 of the first round
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
I started training after college without many opportunities other than the Olympics. I saw how good former teammates Efrain Escudero, Jaime Varner, and Danny Martinez were doing in MMA and I decided to make the transition to MMA in late 2008.What ranks and titles have you held?Rage in the Cage BW champion, BJJ world silver medalist, Inaugural MFC bantamweight champion, 4x Greco-Roman AZ state Champion, 3x AZ high school state medalist, 2003 AZ state runner up, AAU All-American 2006.Do you have any heroes?MomWhat does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?It's the culmination of every drop of blood, sweat, and tears. The sacrifices and struggles that my family and I have made are finally paying off.Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?I did go to college at the Junior College (Pima Community College) and NCAA Div II (Grand Canyon University) levels, where I studied in Visual Communications with emphasis in graphic design and marketing advertising. I did not earn a degree, but I learned I was way better at beating people up than being a student.What was your job before you started fighting?I've worked for my Uncle’s roofing company for years; I also worked at a sporting goods store, and tended bar, all at the same time for about three years.Specific accomplishments in pro competition?I was in Sports Illustrated December 22, 2013 for Most Victorious Picture of the Year. Also have won multiple Fight of the Night awards.Ranks in any martial arts styles:Black belt in BJJand I also say I definitely have my black belt in Wrestling.Favorite grappling technique:D'arce choke or Anaconda Choke
LOSS
Birchak
Birchak
VS
Gravely
LOSS
Birchak
Birchak
VS
Lopez
WIN
Birchak
Birchak
VS
Lopes
LOSS
Birchak
Birchak
VS
Almeida
WIN
Birchak
Birchak
VS
Soto
LOSS
Birchak
Birchak
VS
Entwistle
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY36%
STRIKING DEFENSE56%
LANDED/MIN
3.93
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
3.67
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY14%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE61%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0.48
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0.5
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
2 W - 4 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-2 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)1
Submission0
Decision1
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)2
Submission2
Decision0
FIGHTING STYLE
Mixed Martial Arts
STANCE
Orthodox
UFC DEBUT
Dec. 13, 2014
