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Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
Kiichi Kunimoto
Strasser
18-7-2 (1 NC)
RESULT

Zak Ottow def. Kiichi Kunimoto (Split Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Zak Ottow
The Barbarian
17-7-0
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand

Zak Ottow defeated Kiichi Kunimoto by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Hunt, held Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Vector Arena, Auckland.

Fight stats

Kiichi Kunimoto
Zak Ottow
0
Knockdowns
0
25 of 47
Significant strikes
37 of 76
53%
Sig. strike accuracy
49%
84 of 116
Total strikes
98 of 145
2 of 5
Takedowns
2 of 3
40%
Takedown accuracy
67%
0
Submission attempts
0
1
Reversals
1
6:59
Control time
2:20
Significant strikes by target
11 of 28
Head
20 of 53
2 of 2
Body
7 of 13
12 of 17
Leg
10 of 10
17 of 38
Distance
32 of 70
3 of 3
Clinch
2 of 3
5 of 6
Ground
3 of 3

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
14 of 24
Sig. str.
22 of 46
16 of 26
Total str.
39 of 64
0 of 3
Takedowns
1 of 1
0
Sub. att
0
1:14
Ctrl
0:07
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
5 of 16
Sig. str.
11 of 21
19 of 33
Total str.
33 of 46
1 of 1
Takedowns
1 of 1
0
Sub. att
0
1:47
Ctrl
1:44
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
6 of 7
Sig. str.
4 of 9
49 of 57
Total str.
26 of 35
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 1
0
Sub. att
0
3:58
Ctrl
0:29

Judges' Scorecards

#KunimotoOttow
1
2
3
Total2829
#KunimotoOttow
1
2
3
Total2928
#KunimotoOttow
1
2
3
Total2829

The commission did not release round-by-round scores for this fight.

Media Scores

0
Kunimoto
15
Ottow
29–28 Ottow×15
All 15 media scorecards

Fan Scorecards

24%
Kunimoto
76%
Ottow
17 fan scorecards submitted
29–28 Ottow76.5%29–28 Kunimoto23.5%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Ottow
R2
77%
Ottow
R3
94%
Kunimoto

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kiichi Kunimoto vs Zak Ottow?

Zak Ottow defeated Kiichi Kunimoto by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Hunt, held Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Vector Arena, Auckland.

What were the judges' scorecards for Kiichi Kunimoto vs Zak Ottow?

The judges scored it 29–28, 28–29, 29–28 — Zak Ottow won the decision.

Referee
John Sharp
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Kiichi Kunimoto 53%47% Zak Ottow

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

18-7-2 (1 NC)
Record
17-7-0
1528
Elo rating
1504
0
Win Streak
0
45
Age
39
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Japan
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

1.87
SLpM
2.63
44%
Str. Acc.
36%
3.92
SApM
2.73
41%
Str. Def.
58%

Grappling Profile

1.59
TD Avg.
0.97
20%
TD Acc.
29%
28%
TD Def.
57%
0.30
Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

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
Zak Ottow · 2-3
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Dos SantosSun, Mar 10, 2019
    TKO · R1 · 3:34 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Lee vs Iaquinta 2Sun, Dec 16, 2018
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs IvanovSat, Jul 14, 2018
    TKO · R2 · 3:13 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC 222: Cyborg vs KunitskayaSat, Mar 3, 2018
    TKO · R1 · 2:34 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs GastelumSat, Nov 25, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 2:57 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 5 fights · 8 fights
17.6
Avg sig. strikes
25.4
1.00
Avg takedowns
0.63
3:49
Avg control time
1:23
36
Career high strikes
65
2
Career high TDs
2

Strike Distribution

Kiichi Kunimoto
Strike target
Zak Ottow
48%
Head
58%
19%
Body
20%
33%
Leg
22%
Kiichi Kunimoto
Strike position
Zak Ottow
66%
Distance
86%
26%
Clinch
3%
8%
Ground
11%