Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Kiichi Kunimoto
Strasser
18-7-2 (1 NC)
RESULT

Kiichi Kunimoto def. Takahiro Kawanaka (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 4:10
Sunday, November 28, 2021
World Memorial Hall, Kobe, Japan

Kiichi Kunimoto defeated Takahiro Kawanaka by Submission in round 1 (4:10) in the Welterweight bout of Rizin FF - Trigger 1st, held Sunday, November 28, 2021 at World Memorial Hall, Kobe.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kiichi Kunimoto vs Takahiro Kawanaka?

Kiichi Kunimoto defeated Takahiro Kawanaka by Submission in round 1 (4:10) in the Welterweight bout of Rizin FF - Trigger 1st, held Sunday, November 28, 2021 at World Memorial Hall, Kobe.

Referee
Ryogaku Wada
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Kiichi Kunimoto 47%53% Takahiro Kawanaka

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
17-11-0
1582
Power Index rating
1602
0
Win Streak
0
45
Age
35
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
-
Orthodox
Stance
-
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
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
    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
Takahiro Kawanaka · 2-3
  • L
    Pancrase 349 · Nov 10, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • L
    Pancrase 340 · Dec 24, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 1:22 · Welterweight
  • L
    Pancrase 337 · Sep 24, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 2:32 · Welterweight
  • W
    Grachan / Kiwami · Mar 19, 2023
    Decision
  • W
    Grachan 58 · Dec 4, 2022
    Submission · R2 · 1:30 · Welterweight

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
Takahiro Kawanaka
48%
Head
-
19%
Body
-
33%
Leg
-
Kiichi Kunimoto
Strike position
Takahiro Kawanaka
66%
Distance
-
26%
Clinch
-
8%
Ground
-