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Kiichi Kunimoto
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Kiichi Kunimoto

"Strasser"
21-13-2★ 1bonusJapanJapanLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-0
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CAREER SUMMARY

Kiichi Kunimoto holds a professional MMA record of 21-13-2. Their full professional MMA career spans 37 bouts on record. 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, 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

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power47
Kick power65
Punch speed48
Kick speed61
Accuracy50
Takedowns94
Ground striking93
Submissions96
Chin91
Body strength81
Cardio91

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 18-7-2 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.87per min
44% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.92per min
41% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.59per 15 min
20% success
Takedowns stuffed28%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Kiichi Kunimoto has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ POTN ×1
  1. ★ POTNvs Daniel Sarafian · UFC 174: Johnson vs BagautinovJun 14, 2014

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Ibuki Shimada
    DEEP 130 Impact· Mar 20, 2026· Welterweight· 21-12-2 vs 13-6
    SUB
    R1 · 3:44
  2. WIN
    vs Yoichiro Sato
    DEEP 127 Impact· Sep 15, 2025· Welterweight· 20-12-2 vs 25-14-3
    UD
  3. LOSS
    vs Diego Nunes
    FIRE CAGE FC 1· Feb 22, 2025· Welterweight· 20-11-2 vs 24-10
    TKO
    R1 · 1:18
  4. LOSS
    vs Keita Nakamura
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 41· Apr 1, 2023· Welterweight· 20-10-2 vs 35-11-2
    KO
    R2 · 0:49
  5. LOSS
    vs Daichi Abe
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 34· Mar 20, 2022· Welterweight· 20-9-2 vs 9-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Takahiro Kawanaka
    RIZINRizin FF - Trigger 1st· Nov 28, 2021· Welterweight· 19-9-2 vs 15-7
    SUB
    R1 · 4:10
  7. LOSS
    vs Jason Jackson
    Bellator 236· Dec 21, 2019· Welterweight· 19-8-2 vs 10-4
    UD
  8. LOSS
    vs Ed Ruth
    Bellator 224· Jul 12, 2019· Welterweight· 19-7-2 vs 6-1
    TKO
    R2 · 3:49
  9. WIN
    vs Ryuichiro Sumimura
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 12· Aug 12, 2018· Welterweight· 18-7-2 vs 13-5-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:59
  10. WIN
    vs Satoru Kitaoka
    RIZINRizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: 2nd Round· Dec 29, 2017· 165 lb Catchweight· 17-7-2 vs 39-15-8
    UD
    R2 · 5:00
  11. LOSS
    vs Zak Ottow
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Hunt· Jun 11, 2017· Welterweight· 17-6-2 vs 14-4
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. LOSS
    vs Neil Magny
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch· Feb 14, 2015· Welterweight· 17-5-2 vs 13-3
    SUB
    R3 · 1:22
  13. WIN
    vs Richard Walsh
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson· Sep 19, 2014· Welterweight· 16-5-2 vs 8-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs Daniel Sarafian
    UFCUFC 174: Johnson vs Bagautinov· Jun 14, 2014· Welterweight· 15-5-2 vs 8-4
    SUB
    R1 · 2:52
    POTN
  15. WIN
    vs Luiz Dutra
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs Lim· Jan 4, 2014· Welterweight· 14-5-2 vs 11-2-1
    DQ
    R1 · 2:57
  16. WIN
    vs Edward Faaloloto
    HEAT 27· Jul 28, 2013· Welterweight· 13-5-2 vs 1-4
    SUB
    R1 · 1:55
  17. WIN
    vs Fumitoshi Ishikawa×1Title bout · Title win #1
    HEAT 26· Mar 31, 2013· Welterweight· 12-5-2 vs 8-0
    SUB
    R5 · 1:56
  18. WIN
    vs Gyu Myung Lee
    HEAT 25· Nov 18, 2012· Welterweight· 11-5-2 vs 3-0
    SUB
    R1 · 4:40
  19. WIN
    vs Sung Won Son
    HEAT· Jun 23, 2012· 10-5-2 vs 2-1
    DEC
  20. LOSS
    vs Takenori Sato
    Pancrase Progress Tour 3· Mar 11, 2012· Welterweight· 10-4-2 vs 13-8-6
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs Yu Shiori
    Pancrase· Nov 27, 2011· 9-4-2 vs 9-2
    SUB
  22. WIN
    vs Kengo Ura
    Pancrase· May 3, 2011· 8-4-2 vs 9-6-1
    DEC
  23. DRAW
    vs Seiki Ryo
    Pancrase· Aug 8, 2010· 8-4-1 vs 7-8-2
    DRAW
  24. DRAW
    vs Tomoyoshi Iwamiya
    Pancrase· Mar 22, 2010· 8-4 vs 5-10
    DRAW
  25. WIN
    vs Yoshifumi Dogaki
    Pancrase· Nov 8, 2009· 7-4 vs 1-7-1
    TKO
  26. WIN
    vs Hiroki Tanaka
    Powergate· Apr 19, 2009· 6-4 vs 15-5-3
    DEC
  27. WIN
    vs Shingo Suzuki
    Pancrase 197· Feb 1, 2009· Welterweight· 5-4 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:00
  28. LOSS
    vs Tomoyoshi Iwamiya
    Pancrase 195· Oct 26, 2008· Welterweight· 5-3 vs 3-7
    UD
  29. NC
    vs Hirotaka Yoshioka
    Pancrase 193· Sep 7, 2008· Welterweight· 5-3 vs 0-0
    NC
    R1 · 2:10
  30. WIN
    vs Yu Shiori
    Pancrase 189· May 25, 2008· Welterweight· 4-3 vs 5-1
    UD
  31. LOSS
    vs Sotaro Yamada
    Pancrase 185· Jan 30, 2008· Welterweight· 4-2 vs 4-3
    SUB
    R1 · 1:42
  32. WIN
    vs Yuta Nakamura
    Pancrase 181· Sep 30, 2007· Middleweight· 3-2 vs 6-4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:27
  33. WIN
    vs Mike O'Malley
    Freestyle Combat Challenge· Sep 1, 2007· 2-2 vs 8-2
    SUB
  34. WIN
    vs Tim Ager
    Freestyle Combat Challenge· Aug 11, 2007· 1-2 vs 0-0
    SUB
  35. LOSS
    vs Masahiro Toryu
    Pancrase 171· Feb 4, 2007· Middleweight· 1-1 vs 3-1
    MD
  36. WIN
    vs Arito Kishimoto
    Real Rhythm MMA· Apr 29, 2006· 0-1 vs 0-0
    DEC
  37. LOSS
    vs Masahiro Toryu
    Pancrase 159· Mar 19, 2006· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 1-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:05

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1543▼12
Peak
1680Sep 19, 2014
Rated fights
36
15001600170020072011201520192023Mar 19, 2006 · 1452Apr 29, 2006 · 1484Feb 4, 2007 · 1459Aug 11, 2007 · 1505Sep 1, 2007 · 1555Sep 30, 2007 · 1588Jan 30, 2008 · 1554May 25, 2008 · 1575Oct 26, 2008 · 1547Feb 1, 2009 · 1569Apr 19, 2009 · 1586Nov 8, 2009 · 1600Mar 22, 2010 · 1591Aug 8, 2010 · 1585May 3, 2011 · 1603Nov 27, 2011 · 1631Mar 11, 2012 · 1603Jun 23, 2012 · 1617Nov 18, 2012 · 1628Mar 31, 2013 · 1642Jul 28, 2013 · 1647Jan 4, 2014 · 1658Jun 14, 2014 · 1675Sep 19, 2014 · 1680Feb 14, 2015 · 1668Jun 11, 2017 · 1598Dec 29, 2017 · 1613Aug 12, 2018 · 1632Jul 12, 2019 · 1622Dec 21, 2019 · 1614Nov 28, 2021 · 1597Mar 20, 2022 · 1588Apr 1, 2023 · 1574Feb 22, 2025 · 1544Sep 15, 2025 · 1555Mar 20, 2026 · 15431543

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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 FF - 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.