Other names Strasser Reach 73.0 in (185 cm) Nationality Japanese Name Kiichi Kunimoto | Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Role Mixed Martial Artist Number of contests 1 | |
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Weight 77 kg (170 lb; 12.1 st) Profiles | ||
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Kiichi Kunimoto (国本 起一, Kunimoto Kiichi, born May 1, 1981) is a Japanese mixed martial artist, who currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2006, he has also competed for Pancrase.
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- Video kiichi kunimoto aims to shut critics up with a win over richard walsh at ufc fn 52
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- Background
- Early career
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Mixed martial arts
- References
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Background
Born and raised in the Nishinari-ku district Osaka, Japan, Kunimoto was a professional skateboarder from the age of 17 until he was 24, when he began training in mixed martial arts.
Early career
Kunimoto made his professional debut in 2006 for Pancrase, losing via knockout. However, Kunimoto would go on to compile a record of 14-5-2 with one no contest and captured the HEAT Welterweight Championship, subsequently defending his title twice, before being signed by the UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Kunimoto was originally scheduled to make his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 34 on June 4, 2014 against Hyun Gyu Lim, but instead faced Luiz Dutra Jr. as Lim was promoted to appear in the main event. Kunimoto won via disqualification due to Dutra Jr. landing multiple elbows to the back of Kunimoto's head in the first round.
Kunimoto made his next appearance at UFC 174 on June 14, 2014, facing Daniel Sarafian. Kunimoto won via rear-naked choke submission in the first round, and earned "Performance of the Night" honors for his performance.
Kunimoto then faced Richard Walsh on September 20, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 52. He won the fight via split decision.
Kunimoto faced Neil Magny on February 14, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 60. He lost the fight via rear naked choke in the 3rd round.
Kunimoto was expected to face Li Jingliang on September 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 75. However, Kunimoto pulled out of the fight in late August citing injury and was replaced by returning veteran Keita Nakamura.
After an extended hiatus, Kunimoto was expected to face Warlley Alves on June 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 110. However, Alves pulled out of the fight on May 19 and was replaced by Zak Ottow. He lost the fight via split decision.