Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Keita Nakamura
K-Taro
34-10-2 (1 NC)
RESULT

Keita Nakamura def. Kiichi Kunimoto (Knockout)

Knockout · Round 2 · 0:49
Kiichi Kunimoto
Strasser
18-7-2 (1 NC)
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Maruzen Intec Arena Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Keita Nakamura defeated Kiichi Kunimoto by Knockout in round 2 (0:49) in the Welterweight bout of Rizin FF - Rizin 41, held Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Maruzen Intec Arena Osaka, Osaka.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Keita Nakamura vs Kiichi Kunimoto?

Keita Nakamura defeated Kiichi Kunimoto by Knockout in round 2 (0:49) in the Welterweight bout of Rizin FF - Rizin 41, held Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Maruzen Intec Arena Osaka, Osaka.

Referee
Minoru Toyonaga
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Keita Nakamura 48%52% Kiichi Kunimoto

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

34-10-2 (1 NC)
Record
18-7-2 (1 NC)
1503
Elo rating
1520
0
Win Streak
0
42
Age
45
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Japan
Nationality
Japan

Striking Profile

2.23
SLpM
1.87
36%
Str. Acc.
44%
3.20
SApM
3.92
58%
Str. Def.
41%

Grappling Profile

1.65
TD Avg.
1.59
48%
TD Acc.
20%
63%
TD Def.
28%
0.30
Sub. Avg.
0.30

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Keita Nakamura · 3-2
  • L
    Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 9Sat, Mar 23, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 1:43 · Lightweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Rizin 41Sat, Apr 1, 2023
    Knockout · R2 · 0:49 · Welterweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Rizin 19: Lightweight Grand Prix 1st RoundSat, Oct 12, 2019
    TKO · R1 · 1:18 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs OleinikSat, Apr 20, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs TuivasaSun, Dec 2, 2018
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
Kiichi Kunimoto · 3-2
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 41Sat, Apr 1, 2023
    Knockout · R2 · 0:49 · Welterweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 34Sun, Mar 20, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Trigger 1stSun, Nov 28, 2021
    Submission · R1 · 4:10 · Welterweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Rizin 12Sun, Aug 12, 2018
    Submission · R1 · 4:59 · Welterweight
  • W
    Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: 2nd RoundFri, Dec 29, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · R2 · 5:00 · 165 lb Catchweight

Career Averages

Based on 11 fights · 5 fights
30.6
Avg sig. strikes
17.6
1.64
Avg takedowns
1.00
2:09
Avg control time
3:49
57
Career high strikes
36
5
Career high TDs
2

Strike Distribution

Keita Nakamura
Strike target
Kiichi Kunimoto
79%
Head
48%
15%
Body
19%
6%
Leg
33%
Keita Nakamura
Strike position
Kiichi Kunimoto
79%
Distance
66%
11%
Clinch
26%
10%
Ground
8%