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Kiichi Kunimoto vs Richard Walsh

Kiichi Kunimoto is 18-7-2 (1 NC); Richard Walsh is 9-5-0. Kiichi Kunimoto is 8 years older than Richard Walsh. Richard Walsh has a 2" · 5 cm reach advantage over Kiichi Kunimoto. Richard Walsh is 2" · 5 cm taller than Kiichi Kunimoto. They have met once: Kiichi Kunimoto 1, Richard Walsh 0.

Kiichi Kunimoto
Japan
Kiichi Kunimoto
“Strasser” · 18-7-2 (1 NC)
SUBUDTKO
WelterweightMet once
Richard Walsh
Australia
Richard Walsh
“Filthy Rich” · 9-5-0
UDUDUD
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Style & credentials

Kiichi Kunimoto

No background on record

Camp · Cobra Kai MMA Dojo · Japan
Richard Walsh

No background on record

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

52%
Head
63%
17%
Body
18%
31%
Leg
20%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Kiichi Kunimotolast 6 fights
70%23%
Richard Walshlast 6 fights
54%25%22%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Kiichi Kunimoto· from fights outside the UFC Richard Walsh· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
1.873.84
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kiichi Kunimoto · Poor · better than 8% of UFC fightersRichard Walsh · Good · better than 64% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.832.72
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kiichi Kunimoto · Below avg · better than 37% of UFC fightersRichard Walsh · Good · better than 73% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.421.55
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kiichi Kunimoto · Average · better than 57% of UFC fightersRichard Walsh · Good · better than 60% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
20%40%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kiichi Kunimoto · Poor · better than 14% of UFC fightersRichard Walsh · Average · better than 54% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
38%67%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kiichi Kunimoto · Poor · better than 12% of UFC fightersRichard Walsh · Average · better than 55% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.300.20
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Kiichi Kunimoto · Average · better than 40% of UFC fightersRichard Walsh · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

1.87
Strikes landed / min
3.84
3.83
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.72
1.42 / 7.1
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.55 / 3.9
20%
Takedown accuracy
40%
38%
Takedown defence
67%
3:28
Control time / fight
3:52
0.30
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.20

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Kiichi Kunimoto5 UFC fights · 88 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
34%30/126
5%4/4
27%24/30
Clinch
8%7/12
15%13/16
3%3/3
Ground
6%5/7
0%0/0
2%2/2
Richard Walsh6 UFC fights · 297 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
30%88/334
8%25/51
15%46/60
Clinch
13%40/70
7%22/28
4%11/11
Ground
20%58/74
2%5/5
1%2/2

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Kiichi Kunimoto and Richard Walsh ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson (Sat, Sep 20, 2014), where Kiichi Kunimoto won by Split Decision.

What are the records of Kiichi Kunimoto and Richard Walsh?

Kiichi Kunimoto is 18-7-2 (1 NC) and Richard Walsh is 9-5-0.

Who has the longer reach, Kiichi Kunimoto or Richard Walsh?

Richard Walsh has the longer reach: 73" · 185 cm against 71" · 180 cm for Kiichi Kunimoto, a 2" · 5 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Kiichi Kunimoto or Richard Walsh?

Richard Walsh is taller at 6'0" · 183 cm; Kiichi Kunimoto stands 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, Kiichi Kunimoto or Richard Walsh?

Kiichi Kunimoto is 45 and Richard Walsh is 37.

Who has more finishes, Kiichi Kunimoto or Richard Walsh?

Kiichi Kunimoto has 12 wins inside the distance (2 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission); Richard Walsh has 5 wins (4 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission).