Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Ed Ruth
EZ
8-3-0
RESULT

Ed Ruth def. Kiichi Kunimoto (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 3:49
Kiichi Kunimoto
Strasser
18-7-2 (1 NC)
Friday, July 12, 2019
WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, United States

Ed Ruth defeated Kiichi Kunimoto by TKO in round 2 (3:49) in the Welterweight bout of Bellator 224: Budd vs. Rubin, held Friday, July 12, 2019 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Ed Ruth vs Kiichi Kunimoto?

Ed Ruth defeated Kiichi Kunimoto by TKO in round 2 (3:49) in the Welterweight bout of Bellator 224: Budd vs. Rubin, held Friday, July 12, 2019 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Ed Ruth 68%32% Kiichi Kunimoto

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

8-3-0
Record
18-7-2 (1 NC)
1761
Power Index rating
1634
0
Win Streak
0
35
Age
45
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
79"
201 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
Japan

Style Matchup

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vs
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Ed Ruth

No background on record

Camp AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) · United States

Kiichi Kunimoto

No background on record

Camp Cobra Kai MMA Dojo · Japan

Striking Profile

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SLpM
1.87
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Str. Acc.
44%
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SApM
3.92
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Str. Def.
41%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
1.59
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TD Acc.
20%
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TD Def.
28%
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Sub. Avg.
0.30

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Ed Ruth · 2-3
  • L
    Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2 · Sep 11, 2020
    Submission · R2 · 1:59 · Middleweight
  • L
    Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov · Feb 21, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Bellator 231: Mir vs. Nelson 2 · Oct 25, 2019
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Bellator 224: Budd vs. Rubin · Jul 12, 2019
    TKO · R2 · 3:49 · Welterweight
  • L
    Bellator 212: Primus vs. Chandler 2 · Dec 14, 2018
    Submission · R4 · 2:17 · Welterweight
Kiichi Kunimoto · 1-4
  • L
    DEEP 130 Impact · Mar 20, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 3:44 · Welterweight
  • W
    DEEP 127 Impact · Sep 15, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • L
    FIRE CAGE FC 1 · Feb 22, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 1:18 · Welterweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 41 · Apr 1, 2023
    Knockout · R2 · 0:49 · Welterweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 34 · Mar 20, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 6 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
16.5
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Avg takedowns
0.83
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Avg control time
3:28
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Career high strikes
36
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Career high TDs
2

Strike Distribution

Ed Ruth
Strike target
Kiichi Kunimoto
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Head
52%
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Body
17%
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Leg
31%
Ed Ruth
Strike position
Kiichi Kunimoto
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Distance
70%
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Clinch
23%
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Ground
7%