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Anthony Birchak

Anthony Birchak (born May 16, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2009. he formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Legacy Fighting Alliance, Bellator, Rizin and the MFC.

Birchak is Mexican American and was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. Birchak was a highly decorated amateur wrestler at Sahuarita High School. Birchak attended Pima Community College and Grand Canyon University where he majored in Visual Communications. His wife Mercedes White acts as his manager. Together they have launched a mixed martial arts school TOROTech MMA.

Birchak made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2009 competing primarily in regional promotions across the Southwestern United States, before making an appearance at Bellator 41 where he earned a submission victory over Tyler Bialecki. After seven more fights and two titles later on the regional and Canadian circuit, where he compiled a record of 11–1, Birchak signed with the UFC in the summer of 2014.

Birchak was expected to make his promotional debut against Joe Soto on August 30, 2014, at UFC 177. However, on the day of the weigh-ins, event headliner Renan Barão had to be admitted to the hospital as a result of his attempts to cut weight. Soto was tabbed as his replacement against T.J. Dillashaw. Subsequently, Birchak was removed from the card entirely.

Birchak faced Ian Entwistle on December 13, 2014, at UFC on Fox 13. Birchak lost the bout via submission in the first round.

A rescheduled bout with Joe Soto took place on June 6, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 68. Birchak won the fight via knockout in the first round.

Birchak next faced Thomas Almeida on November 7, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 77. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

Birchak next faced Dileno Lopes on July 7, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 90. He won the fight via split decision.

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