Kiichi Kunimoto
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CAREER SUMMARY
Kiichi Kunimoto holds a professional MMA record of 21-13-2. Kiichi Kunimoto has won 21 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Kiichi Kunimoto lands 1.87 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 1.59 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 1, 2023. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, BELLATOR, UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'10"178 cm
- Weight
- 170 lbs77 kg
- Reach
- 71"180 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1981-05-01
- Age
- 45
- Nationality
- Japan
- Birthplace
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Cobra Kai MMA Dojo · Japan
Fight DNA
Submission AceUFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Kiichi Kunimoto sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Kiichi Kunimoto has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Kiichi Kunimoto earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Ibuki ShimadaDEEP 130 Impact· Mar 20, 2026· Welterweight· 21-13-2 vs 14-6SUBR1 · 3:44
- WINvs Yoichiro SatoDEEP 127 Impact· Sep 15, 2025· Welterweight· 21-12-2 vs 25-15-3UD
- LOSSvs Diego NunesFIRE CAGE FC 1· Feb 22, 2025· Welterweight· 20-12-2 vs 25-10TKOR1 · 1:18
- LOSSRIZINRIZIN 41· Apr 1, 2023· Welterweight· 20-11-2 vs 36-11-2KOR2 · 0:49
- LOSSvs Daichi AbeRIZINRIZIN 34· Mar 20, 2022· Welterweight· 20-10-2 vs 10-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Takahiro KawanakaRIZINRIZIN Trigger 1st· Nov 28, 2021· Welterweight· 20-9-2 vs 15-8SUBR1 · 4:10
- LOSSBellatorBellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson· Dec 21, 2019· Welterweight· 19-9-2 vs 11-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Ed RuthBellatorBellator 224: Budd vs. Rubin· Jul 12, 2019· Welterweight· 19-8-2 vs 7-1TKOR2 · 3:49
- WINRIZINRIZIN 12· Aug 12, 2018· Welterweight· 19-7-2 vs 13-6-1SUBR1 · 4:59
- WINRIZINRizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: 2nd Round· Dec 29, 2017· 165 lb Catchweight· 18-7-2 vs 39-16-8UDR2 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Zak OttowUFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Hunt· Jun 11, 2017· Welterweight· 17-7-2 vs 15-4SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Neil MagnyUFCUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch· Feb 14, 2015· Welterweight· 17-6-2 vs 14-3SUBR3 · 1:22
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson· Sep 20, 2014· Welterweight· 17-5-2 vs 8-2SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 174: Johnson vs Bagautinov· Jun 14, 2014· Welterweight· 16-5-2 vs 8-5POTNSUBR1 · 2:52
- WINvs Luiz DutraUFCUFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs Lim· Jan 4, 2014· Welterweight· 15-5-2 vs 11-3-1DQR1 · 2:57
- WINHEAT 27· Jul 28, 2013· Welterweight· 14-5-2 vs 1-5SUBR1 · 1:55
- WINvs Fumitoshi Ishikawa×1Title bout · Title win #1HEAT 26· Mar 31, 2013· Welterweight· 13-5-2 vs 8-1SUBR5 · 1:56
- WINvs Gyu Myung LeeHEAT 25· Nov 18, 2012· Welterweight· 12-5-2 vs 3-1SUBR1 · 4:40
- WINvs Sung Won SonHEAT· Jun 23, 2012· 11-5-2 vs 2-2DEC
- LOSSvs Takenori SatoPancrase Progress Tour 3· Mar 11, 2012· Welterweight· 10-5-2 vs 14-8-6UD
- WINvs Yu ShioriPancrase· Nov 27, 2011· 10-4-2 vs 9-3SUB
- WINvs Kengo UraPancrase· May 3, 2011· 9-4-2 vs 9-7-1DEC
- DRAWvs Seiki RyoPancrase· Aug 8, 2010· 8-4-2 vs 7-8-3DRAW
- DRAWvs Tomoyoshi IwamiyaPancrase· Mar 22, 2010· 8-4-1 vs 5-10-1DRAW
- WINvs Yoshifumi DogakiPancrase· Nov 8, 2009· 8-4 vs 1-8-1TKO
- WINvs Hiroki TanakaPowergate· Apr 19, 2009· 7-4 vs 15-6-3DEC
- WINvs Shingo SuzukiPancrase 197· Feb 1, 2009· Welterweight· 6-4 vs 0-2SUBR1 · 3:00
- LOSSvs Tomoyoshi IwamiyaPancrase 195· Oct 26, 2008· Welterweight· 5-4 vs 4-7UD
- NCvs Hirotaka YoshiokaPancrase 193· Sep 7, 2008· Welterweight· 5-3 vs 0-0NCR1 · 2:10
- WINvs Yu ShioriPancrase 189· May 25, 2008· Welterweight· 5-3 vs 5-2UD
- LOSSvs Sotaro YamadaPancrase 185· Jan 30, 2008· Welterweight· 4-3 vs 5-3SUBR1 · 1:42
- WINvs Yuta NakamuraPancrase 181· Sep 30, 2007· Middleweight· 4-2 vs 6-5-1TKOR1 · 3:27
- WINvs Mike O'MalleyFreestyle Combat Challenge· Sep 1, 2007· 3-2 vs 8-3SUB
- WINvs Tim AgerFreestyle Combat Challenge· Aug 11, 2007· 2-2 vs 0-1SUB
- LOSSvs Masahiro ToryuPancrase 171· Feb 4, 2007· Middleweight· 1-2 vs 4-1MD
- WINvs Arito KishimotoReal Rhythm MMA· Apr 29, 2006· 1-1 vs 0-1DEC
- LOSSvs Masahiro ToryuPancrase 159· Mar 19, 2006· Lightweight· 0-1 vs 2-1TKOR1 · 0:05
- WINvs Teruyoshi AoyamaPancrase 167· Oct 1, 2006· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 0-1SUBR2 · 2:58
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1544▼12
- Peak
- 1676Sep 19, 2014
- Rated fights
- 36
Frequently asked questions
When does Kiichi Kunimoto fight next?
Kiichi Kunimoto has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Kiichi Kunimoto's record?
Kiichi Kunimoto's professional MMA record is 21-13-2.
Who is Kiichi Kunimoto fighting next?
Kiichi Kunimoto's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Kiichi Kunimoto fight last?
Kiichi Kunimoto most recently fought Keita Nakamura at RIZIN 41 on Saturday, April 1, 2023, LOSS (Knockout).
What weight class does Kiichi Kunimoto fight in?
Kiichi Kunimoto fights at Welterweight.
How many knockouts does Kiichi Kunimoto have?
Kiichi Kunimoto has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 10 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Kiichi Kunimoto won?
Kiichi Kunimoto has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Kiichi Kunimoto?
Kiichi Kunimoto is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.
How much does Kiichi Kunimoto weigh?
Kiichi Kunimoto weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).
What is Kiichi Kunimoto's reach?
Kiichi Kunimoto has a reach of 71" (180 cm).
How old is Kiichi Kunimoto?
Kiichi Kunimoto is 45 years old (born May 1, 1981).
Where is Kiichi Kunimoto from?
Kiichi Kunimoto is from Japan.