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Kiichi KunimotoWW
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Kiichi Kunimoto

"Strasser"

JapanJapanAge 45Cobra Kai MMA DojoDEEP
21
Wins
12
Losses
2
Draws · 1 NC
57%
Finish Rate
2
KO / TKO
10
Submissions
2006
Pro Debut

Biography

Kiichi Kunimoto is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, he has also competed for the RIZIN, UFC, Bellator, and Pancrase.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy44%
Takedown accuracy20%

1.87

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.92

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.59

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.32

avg

Submissions

0

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 180 cmUFC debut Jan. 4, 2014Born JapanTeam Cobra-Kai- Osaka, Japan

How He Wins

KO / TKO2
Decision1
Submission10

Finish Rate

57%
12 of 21
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts36 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossJapanIbuki ShimadaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1DEEP 130 ImpactMar 20, 2026
WinJapanYoichiro SatoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP 127 ImpactSep 15, 2025
LossBrazilDiego NunesH2HKO (punches)R1Fire Cage FC 1Feb 22, 2025
LossJapanKeita NakamuraH2HKO (punches and soccer kick)R2Rizin 41Apr 1, 2023
LossJapanDaichi AbeH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Rizin 34Mar 20, 2022
WinJapanTakahiro KawanakaH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Rizin Trigger 1Nov 28, 2021
LossJamaicaJason JacksonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 236Dec 21, 2019
LossUnited StatesEd RuthH2HTKO (knee and punches)R2Bellator 224Jul 12, 2019
WinJapanRyuichiro SumimuraH2HTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)R1Rizin 12Aug 12, 2018
WinJapanSatoru KitaokaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd RoundDec 29, 2017
LossUnited StatesZak OttowH2HDecision (split)R3UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. HuntJun 11, 2017
LossUnited StatesNeil MagnyH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. ThatchFeb 14, 2015
WinAustraliaRichard WalshH2HDecision (split)R3UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. NelsonSep 20, 2014
WinBrazilDaniel SarafianH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 174Jun 14, 2014
WinLuiz Dutra Jr.DQ (elbows to back of the head)R1UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. LimJan 4, 2014
WinUnited StatesEdward FaalolotoH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Heat 27Jul 28, 2013
WinJapanFumitoshi IshikawaH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R5Heat 26Mar 31, 2013
WinLee Gyu-myungSubmission (shoulder choke)R1Heat 25Nov 18, 2012
WinSon Seong-wonDecision (unanimous)R3Heat: Heat 23Jun 23, 2012
LossJapanTakenori SatoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Progress Tour 3Mar 11, 2012
WinYu ShiroiSubmission (guillotine choke)R2Pancrase: Impressive Tour 12Nov 27, 2011
WinJapanKengo UraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Impressive Tour 4May 3, 2011
DrawJapanSeiki RyoH2HDraw (unanimous)R2Pancrase: Passion Tour 7Aug 8, 2010
DrawJapanTomoyoshi IwamiyaH2HDraw (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Passion Tour 2Mar 22, 2010
WinJapanYoshifumi DogakiH2HTKO (punches)R2Pancrase: Changing Tour 7Nov 8, 2009
WinJapanHiroki TanakaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Powergate: OctaveApr 19, 2009
WinJapanShingo SuzukiH2HTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)R1Pancrase: Changing Tour 1Feb 1, 2009
LossJapanTomoyoshi IwamiyaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pancrase: Shining 9Oct 26, 2008
NCJapanHirotaka YoshiokaH2HNC (Yoshioka cut by accident headbutt)R1Pancrase: Shining 7Sep 7, 2008
WinYu ShioriDecision (unanimous)R2Pancrase: Shining 4May 25, 2008
LossJapanSotaro YamadaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Pancrase: Shining 1Jan 30, 2008
WinJapanYuta NakamuraH2HTKO (punches)R1Pancrase: Rising 7Sep 30, 2007
WinUnited StatesMike O'MalleyH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Freestyle Combat Challenge 30Sep 1, 2007
WinUSATim AgerH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Freestyle Combat Challenge 29Aug 11, 2007
LossJapanMasahiro ToryuH2HDecision (majority)R2Pancrase: Rising 1Feb 4, 2007
WinJapanArito KishimotoH2HDecision (majority)R1Double R: 3rd StageApr 29, 2006

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Ibuki ShimadaIbuki Shimada13-6-0 · WWYoichiro SatoYoichiro Sato25-16-3 · WWDiego NunesDiego Nunes25-10-0 · LWKeita NakamuraKeita Nakamura36-12-2 · LWDaichi AbeDaichi Abe14-11-0 · WWTakahiro KawanakaTakahiro Kawanaka17-11-0 · WWJason JacksonJason Jackson20-6-0 · WWEd RuthEd Ruth8-3-0 · WWRyuichiro SumimuraRyuichiro Sumimura27-8-1 · WWSatoru KitaokaSatoru Kitaoka45-29-10 · LWZak OttowZak Ottow20-8-0 · WWNeil MagnyNeil Magny31-14-0 · WW

Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.