Ultimate Fighting Calendar
RIZINRizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: 2nd Round
165 lb Catchweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Kiichi Kunimoto
JapanKiichi Kunimoto
“Strasser”
18-7-2 (1 NC)
RESULT

Kiichi Kunimoto def. Satoru Kitaoka (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 2 · 5:00
Satoru Kitaoka
JapanSatoru Kitaoka
44-29-9
Friday, December 29, 2017
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Kiichi Kunimoto defeated Satoru Kitaoka by Unanimous Decision in round 2 (5:00) in the 165 lb Catchweight bout of Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: 2nd Round, held Friday, December 29, 2017 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Betting Odds

Kiichi Kunimoto
-190
66% implied win probability
Open: -190Best: -190
Satoru Kitaoka
+150
40% implied win probability
Open: +150Best: +150

Average moneyline across 1 sportsbooks.

SportsbookKiichi KunimotoSatoru Kitaoka
Bookmaker-190+150

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kiichi Kunimoto vs Satoru Kitaoka?

Kiichi Kunimoto defeated Satoru Kitaoka by Unanimous Decision in round 2 (5:00) in the 165 lb Catchweight bout of Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: 2nd Round, held Friday, December 29, 2017 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Referee
Jason Herzog
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Kiichi Kunimoto 25%75% Satoru Kitaoka

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

18-7-2 (1 NC)
Record
44-29-9
1598
Power Index rating
1791
0
Win Streak
0
45
Age
46
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'6"
168 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
-
Orthodox
Stance
-
165 lb Catchweight
Weight Class
165 lb Catchweight
Japan
Nationality
Japan

Striking Profile

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

Grappling Profile

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

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Kiichi Kunimoto · 1-4
  • L
    Ibuki Shimada
    DEEP 130 Impact · Mar 20, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 3:44 · Welterweight
  • W
    Yoichiro Sato
    DEEP 127 Impact · Sep 15, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • L
    Diego Nunes
    FIRE CAGE FC 1 · Feb 22, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 1:18 · Welterweight
  • L
    Keita Nakamura
    Rizin FF - Rizin 41 · Apr 1, 2023
    Knockout · R2 · 0:49 · Welterweight
  • L
    Daichi Abe
    Rizin FF - Rizin 34 · Mar 20, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
Satoru Kitaoka · 0-5
  • L
    Shoma Yamada
    DEEP 128 Impact · Nov 2, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • L
    Soshi Yamamoto
    DEEP 124 Impact · Mar 15, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • L
    Shinji Morito
    Breakthrough Combat 2 · Dec 25, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 4:59 · Welterweight
  • L
    Daigo Kuramoto
    DEEP 119 Impact · May 3, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 4:54 · Lightweight
  • L
    Takeshi Izumi
    DEEP 116 Impact · Nov 11, 2023
    Split Decision · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 5 fights · 0 fights
17.6
Avg sig. strikes
-
1.00
Avg takedowns
-
3:49
Avg control time
-
36
Career high strikes
-
2
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Kiichi Kunimoto
Strike target
Satoru Kitaoka
48%
Head
-
19%
Body
-
33%
Leg
-
Kiichi Kunimoto
Strike position
Satoru Kitaoka
66%
Distance
-
26%
Clinch
-
8%
Ground
-