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Kiyoshi Kuwabara

"Samurai Mark Hunt"
17-12-0JapanJapanLast 5
Amateur MMA 0-1

Last fight: Win vs Ikuhisa Minowa · TKO · Nov 6, 2022

LAST FIGHT
WINvs Ikuhisa MinowaTKO · R1 2:24
RIZINRIZIN LANDMARK 4·November 6, 2022

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CAREER SUMMARY

Kiyoshi Kuwabara holds a professional MMA record of 17-12-0. Kuwabara has 30 professional MMA bouts on record. Kuwabara has won 18 fights: 15 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 7 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. Most recent fight: November 6, 2022. Tracked organizations: RIZIN.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
264 lbs120 kg
DOB
Jan 22, 1982
Age
44
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Ogaki, Gifu, Japan

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Ikuhisa Minowa
    RIZIN LANDMARK 4· Nov 6, 2022· Heavyweight· 17-12 vs 63-45-8
    TKO
    R1 · 2:24
  2. LOSS
    vs Roque Martinez
    RIZIN 12· Aug 12, 2018· Heavyweight· 16-12 vs 12-3-2
    TKO
    R1 · 3:39
  3. WIN
    vs Antoni Brian
    DEEP 84 Impact· Jun 30, 2018· 16-11 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:33
  4. LOSS
    vs Anding Ma
    Road FC 44· Nov 11, 2017· 15-11 vs 6-5
    UD
  5. LOSS
    vs Dae Sung Kim
    Road FC 38· Apr 15, 2017· Middleweight· 15-10 vs 4-4
    TKO
    R1 · 2:33
  6. WIN
    vs A-Sol Kwon
    Road FC 31· May 14, 2016· 15-9 vs 20-10
    TKO
    R1 · 0:18
  7. LOSS
    vs Felipe Shigemoto
    HEAT 37· Mar 6, 2016· 14-9 vs 2-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:57
  8. LOSS
    vs In Jae La
    Road FC 26· Oct 9, 2015· Catchweight· 14-8 vs 4-0
    TKO
    R2 · 0:14
  9. WIN
    vs Seok Mo Kim
    Road FC 22· Mar 21, 2015· Welterweight· 14-7 vs 5-9
    TKO
    R1 · 0:17
  10. LOSS
    vs Douglas Ronca Kobayashi
    HEAT 33· Sep 7, 2014· Welterweight· 13-7 vs 1-2
    TKO
    R1 · 4:14
  11. LOSS
    vs Ryo Yamaguchi
    GLADIATOR 71· Jun 15, 2014· 13-6 vs 2-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:36
  12. WIN
    vs Noboru Ise
    GLADIATOR 67· Mar 23, 2014· 14-5
    UD
  13. LOSS
    vs Yuta Nakamura
    GLADIATOR 66· Dec 8, 2013· Catchweight· 13-5 vs 13-18-3
    TKO
    R1 · 3:26
  14. WIN
    vs Koji Kuroda
    GLADIATOR 62· Oct 6, 2013· 13-4 vs 2-4
    TKO
    R1 · 1:48
  15. WIN
    vs Shinnosuke Oba×1Title bout · Title win #1
    GLADIATOR 61· Sep 28, 2013· Middleweight· 12-4 vs 1-3
    TKO
    R2 · 1:08
  16. WIN
    vs Shogo Otsuna
    GLADIATOR· Mar 31, 2013· 11-4 vs 2-1
    DEC
  17. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    GLADIATOR· Dec 16, 2012· 10-4
    TKO
  18. LOSS
    vs Yoon Seob Kwak
    South Korea Regional· Sep 15, 2012· 9-4 vs 7-11
    SUB
  19. WIN
    vs King
    GLADIATOR· Aug 5, 2012· 9-3 vs 0-7-1
    TKO
  20. WIN
    vs Taishi Nakajima
    GLADIATOR· May 6, 2012· 8-3 vs 0-1
    TKO
  21. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    GLADIATOR· Apr 8, 2012· 7-3
    TKO
  22. LOSS
    vs Tsukasa Kawaoka
    HEAT· Mar 18, 2012· 6-3 vs 1-2
    DEC
  23. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    GLADIATOR· Feb 19, 2012· 6-2
    TKO
  24. LOSS
    vs Chang Seob Lee
    GLADIATOR· Dec 18, 2011· 5-2 vs 5-6
    DEC
  25. WIN
    vs Jin Soo Yuk
    GLADIATOR· Nov 6, 2011· 5-1 vs 0-2
    DEC
  26. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    HEAT· Sep 25, 2011· 4-1
    TKO
  27. LOSS
    vs William da Silva
    GLADIATOR· Sep 4, 2011· 3-1 vs 1-0
    SUB
  28. WIN
    vs Shigeki Tsuchiya
    GLADIATOR· Aug 14, 2011· 3-0 vs 0-6
    TKO
  29. WIN
    vs Hae Yong Han
    M-1 Selection 2011· Apr 30, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:00
  30. WIN
    vs Isao Takahashi
    GLADIATOR· Jan 29, 2011· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1515▲17
Peak
1605Aug 14, 2011
Rated fights
26
150015501600201220142016201820202022Jan 29, 2011 · 1541Apr 30, 2011 · 1588Aug 14, 2011 · 1605Sep 4, 2011 · 1552Nov 6, 2011 · 1573Dec 18, 2011 · 1537Mar 18, 2012 · 1515May 6, 2012 · 1539Aug 5, 2012 · 1550Sep 15, 2012 · 1517Mar 31, 2013 · 1536Sep 28, 2013 · 1561Oct 6, 2013 · 1579Dec 8, 2013 · 1543Mar 23, 2014 · 1558Jun 15, 2014 · 1527Sep 7, 2014 · 1497Mar 21, 2015 · 1522Oct 9, 2015 · 1510Mar 6, 2016 · 1498May 14, 2016 · 1515Apr 15, 2017 · 1500Nov 11, 2017 · 1492Jun 30, 2018 · 1505Aug 12, 2018 · 1496Nov 6, 2022 · 15151515

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Frequently asked questions

When does Kiyoshi Kuwabara fight next?

Kiyoshi Kuwabara has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Kiyoshi Kuwabara's record?

Kiyoshi Kuwabara's professional MMA record is 17-12-0.

Who is Kiyoshi Kuwabara fighting next?

Kiyoshi Kuwabara's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Kiyoshi Kuwabara fight last?

Kiyoshi Kuwabara most recently fought Ikuhisa Minowa at RIZIN LANDMARK 4 on Sunday, November 6, 2022, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Kiyoshi Kuwabara fight in?

Kiyoshi Kuwabara fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Kiyoshi Kuwabara have?

Kiyoshi Kuwabara has 15 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Kiyoshi Kuwabara?

Kiyoshi Kuwabara is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Kiyoshi Kuwabara weigh?

Kiyoshi Kuwabara weighs 264 lbs (120 kg).

How old is Kiyoshi Kuwabara?

Kiyoshi Kuwabara is 44 years old (born Jan 22, 1982).

Where is Kiyoshi Kuwabara from?

Kiyoshi Kuwabara is from Japan.

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