Kiichi Kunimoto
| Age | 44 |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight Class | Welterweight |
Kiichi Kunimoto is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 18 wins, 11 losses and 2 draws
Professional Career Statistics
| Pro Record | 18-11-2 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Rounds Fought | 54.1 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 1.7 |
| Longest Layoff | 2 years, 3 months, 27 days |
| Quickest Turnaround | 1 month, 19 days |
Record BreakDown
| - | KO/TKO | SUB | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 3 | 8 | 5 | |
| Losses | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Finish Rate | 64.7% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 45.5% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 29.4% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 54.5% |
| Win by KO Rate | 17.6% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 27.3% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 47.1% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 18.2% |
Win Method
Loss Method
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | 01:55 |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | 03 |
| Fastest SUB | 01:55 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | 08:01 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 2.0 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | 09:54 |
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds
Official Professional MMA Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRB | 09/15/2025 |
W
(17-11-2) |
Yoichiro Sato
(22-14-2) |
WW |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Deep - 127th Impact |
3 | 05:00 | |
| NRB | 02/22/2025 |
L
(17-10-2) |
Diego Nunes
(22-13-0) |
WW |
KO
(Punches)
Fire Cage Fighting Championship |
1 | 01:18 | |
| NRB | 04/01/2023 |
L
(17-9-2) |
Keita Nakamura
(34-12-2) |
WW |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Punches)
Rizin Fighting Federation 41 |
2 | 00:49 | |
| NRB | 03/20/2022 |
L
(17-8-2) |
Daichi Abe
(13-9-0) |
WW |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Rizin Fighting Federation 34 |
3 | 05:00 | |
| NRB | 11/28/2021 |
W
(16-8-2) |
Takahiro Kawanaka
(16-10-0) |
WW |
Submission
(Arm Triangle Choke)
Rizin Fighting Federation - Trigger 1st |
1 | 04:10 | |
| OFF | 12/21/2019 |
L
(16-7-2) |
Jason Jackson
(19-5-0) |
WW
( 170.1 vs. 170.6 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Bellator MMA 236 |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 07/12/2019 |
L
(16-6-2) |
Ed Ruth
(8-3-0) |
WW
( 170.4 vs. 170.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Bellator MMA 224 |
2 | 03:49 | |
| NRB | 08/12/2018 |
W
(15-6-2) |
Ryuichiro Sumimura
(24-7-1) |
Submission
(Arm Triangle Choke)
Rizin Fighting Federation 12 |
1 | 05:00 | ||
| NRB | 12/29/2017 |
W
(14-6-2) |
Satoru Kitaoka
(45-30-7) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Rizin Fighting Federation - Grand Prix Round 2 |
3 | 05:00 | ||
| OFF | 06/10/2017 |
L
(14-5-2) |
Zak Ottow
(20-8-0) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 171.0 ) |
Decision
(Split Decision)
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: LEWIS vs. HUNT |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 02/14/2015 |
L
(14-4-2) |
Neil Magny
(31-13-0) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 170.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
UFC Fight Night # 60: Thatch vs. Henderson |
3 | 01:22 | |
| OFF | 09/20/2014 |
W
(13-4-2) |
Richard Walsh
(5-4-0) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 170.0 ) |
Decision
(Split Decision)
UFC Fight Night Tokyo: Hunt vs Nelson |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 06/14/2014 |
W
(12-4-2) |
Daniel Sarafian
(8-6-0) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 171.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
UFC 174: Bagautinov vs. Johnson |
1 | 02:52 | |
| OFF | 01/04/2014 |
W
(11-4-2) |
Luiz Besouro
(12-5-1) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 170.0 ) |
Disqualification
UFC Fight Night 34: Lim vs. Saffiedine |
1 | 02:57 | |
| NRB | 07/28/2013 |
W
(10-4-2) |
Edward Faaloloto
(1-5-0) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Heat 27 |
1 | 01:55 | ||
| NRB | 03/31/2013 |
W
(9-4-2) |
Fumitoshi Ishikawa
(6-4-0) |
Submission
(Arm Triangle Choke)
Heat 26 |
5 | 01:59 |
|
|
| NRB | 11/18/2012 |
W
(8-4-2) |
Gyu Myung Lee
(2-1-0) |
Submission
(Choke)
Heat 25 |
1 | 04:40 |
|
|
| NRB | 06/23/2012 |
W
(7-4-2) |
Seong Won Son
(1-3-0) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Heat 23 |
3 | 05:00 | ||
| NRB | 03/11/2012 |
L
(7-3-2) |
Takenori Sato
(16-12-6) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Pancrase - Progress Tour 3 |
3 | 05:00 | ||
| NRB | 11/27/2011 |
W
(6-3-2) |
Yushi Shiori
(6-2-0) |
Submission
(Guillotine Choke)
Pancrase - Impressive Tour 12 |
2 | 00:40 | ||
| NRB | 05/03/2011 |
W
(5-3-2) |
Kengo Ura
(13-13-2) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Pancrase Impressive Tour 4 |
2 | 05:00 | ||
| NRB | 08/08/2010 |
D
(5-3-1) |
Seiki Ryo
(5-7-3) |
Draw
Pancrase - Passion Tour 7 |
2 | 05:00 | ||
| NRB | 03/22/2010 |
D
(5-3-0) |
Tomoyoshi Iwamiya
(5-12-4) |
WW |
Draw
(Unanimous Draw)
Pancrase - Passion Tour 2 |
3 | 05:00 | |
| NRB | 11/08/2009 |
W
(4-3-0) |
Yoshifumi Dogaki
(4-11-4) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Pancrase - Changing Tour 7 |
2 | 00:39 | ||
| NRB | 02/01/2009 |
W
(3-3-0) |
Shingo Suzuki
(15-15-2) |
WW |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Pancrase - Changing Tour 1 |
1 | 03:00 | |
| NRB | 10/26/2008 |
L
(3-2-0) |
Tomoyoshi Iwamiya
(5-12-4) |
WW |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Pancrase: 2008 Shining Tour 9 |
2 | 05:00 | |
| NRB | 09/07/2008 |
Unknown
(3-2-0) |
Hirotaka Yoshioka
(0-0-0) |
No Contest
Pancrase: 2008 Shining Tour 7 |
2 | 05:00 | ||
| NRB | 05/25/2008 |
W
(2-2-0) |
Yushi Shiori
(6-2-0) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Pancrase: 2008 Shining Tour 4 |
3 | 05:00 | ||
| NRB | 01/30/2008 |
L
(2-1-0) |
Sotaro Yamada
(12-6-2) |
WW |
Submission
(Choke)
Pancrase 2008 Shining Tour |
1 | 01:42 | |
| NRB | 09/30/2007 |
W
(1-1-0) |
Yuta Nakamura
(12-22-2) |
MW |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Pancrase 2007 Rising Tour |
1 | 03:27 | |
| NRB | 08/11/2007 |
W
(0-1-0) |
Tim Ager
(0-1-0) |
MW |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Freestyle Combat Challenge 29: USA vs. The World Part I |
1 | 05:00 | |
| NRB | 02/04/2007 |
L
(0-0-0) |
Masahiro Toryu
(9-7-7) |
Decision
(Majority Decision)
Pancrase: 2007 Rising Tour 1 |
2 | 05:00 |
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* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts. * Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record * Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class |
Amateur Career Statistics
| AM Record | 1-1-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 5 months, 13 days |
| Rounds Fought | 0.9 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 1.4 |
| Longest Layoff | 1 year, 5 months, 13 days |
| Quickest Turnaround | 1 year, 5 months, 13 days |
Record BreakDown
| - | KO/TKO | SUB | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Losses | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Finish Rate | 100.0% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 100.0% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 0.0% |
| Win by KO Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 100.0% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 100.0% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 0.0% |
Win Method
Loss Method
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | 02:33 |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | - |
| Fastest SUB | 02:33 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | 02:33 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 0.0 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | 05 |
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds
Official Amateur MMA Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRB | 09/01/2007 |
W
(0-1-0) |
Mike O'Malley
(3-1-0) |
MW |
Submission
(Triangle Choke)
Freestyle Combat Challenge 30: USA vs. The World Pt.2 |
1 | 02:33 | |
| NRB | 03/19/2006 |
L
(0-0-0) |
Masahiro Toryu
(2-1-0) |
KO
(Kick)
Pancrase: 2006 Blow-Out Tour 2 |
1 | 00:05 |
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* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts. * Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record * Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class |