Best fights of Kiichi Kunimoto
Over 19 years as a professional, Kiichi Kunimoto has compiled a 20-11-2 (12) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kiichi Kunimoto submits Edward Faaloloto
On July 28, 2013 Kiichi Kunimoto defended his HEAT welterweight title against Edward Faaloloto. Kunimoto was 32 years old with a record of 13-4-2, and Faaloloto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kunimoto was on a 3-fight winning streak. Kunimoto submitted Edward Faaloloto via armbar in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Kiichi Kunimoto submits Lee Gyu-myung
On November 18, 2012 Kiichi Kunimoto fought Lee Gyu-myung for the vacant HEAT welterweight title. Kunimoto was 31 years old with a record of 11-4-2, and Gyu-myung was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kunimoto was coming off a win. Kunimoto submitted Lee Gyu-myung via shoulder choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Kiichi Kunimoto submits Fumitoshi Ishikawa
On March 31, 2013 Kiichi Kunimoto defended his HEAT welterweight title against Fumitoshi Ishikawa. Kunimoto was 31 years old with a record of 12-4-2, and Ishikawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kunimoto was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kunimoto submitted Fumitoshi Ishikawa via arm-triangle choke in the 5th round. Defended the title.
4. Kiichi Kunimoto defeats Satoru Kitaoka
On December 29, 2017 Kiichi Kunimoto faced Satoru Kitaoka in a welterweight bout. Kunimoto was 36 years old with a record of 17-6-2, and Kitaoka was 37 with a record of 40-15-9. Kunimoto was on a 2-fight losing streak and Kitaoka was coming off a loss. Kunimoto won via unanimous decision.
5. Kiichi Kunimoto chokes out Ryuichiro Sumimura
On August 12, 2018 Kiichi Kunimoto faced Ryuichiro Sumimura in a welterweight bout. Kunimoto was 37 years old with a record of 18-6-2, and Sumimura was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kunimoto was coming off a win. Kunimoto submitted Ryuichiro Sumimura via choke-out in the 1st round.
6. Kiichi Kunimoto defeats Richard Walsh
On September 20, 2014 Kiichi Kunimoto faced Richard Walsh in a welterweight bout. Kunimoto was 33 years old with a record of 16-4-2, and Walsh was 25 with a record of 8-1. Both Kunimoto and Walsh were on a 6-fight winning streak. Kunimoto won via split decision.
7. Kiichi Kunimoto submits Takahiro Kawanaka
On November 28, 2021 Kiichi Kunimoto faced Takahiro Kawanaka in a welterweight bout. Kunimoto was 40 years old with a record of 19-8-2, and Kawanaka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kunimoto was on a 2-fight losing streak. Kunimoto submitted Takahiro Kawanaka via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
8. Kiichi Kunimoto loses to Zak Ottow via split decision
On June 11, 2017 Kiichi Kunimoto faced Zak Ottow in a welterweight bout. Kunimoto was 36 years old with a record of 17-5-2, and Ottow was 30 with a record of 14-4. Both Kunimoto and Ottow were coming off a loss. Kunimoto lost via split decision. Went the distance with Ottow.
9. Kiichi Kunimoto loses to Neil Magny via KO
On February 14, 2015 Kiichi Kunimoto faced Neil Magny in a welterweight bout. Kunimoto was 33 years old with a record of 17-4-2, and Magny was 27 with a record of 13-3. Kunimoto was on a 7-fight winning streak and Magny was on a 5-fight winning streak. Magny submitted Kunimoto via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
10. Kiichi Kunimoto loses to Takenori Sato via unanimous decision
On March 11, 2012 Kiichi Kunimoto fought Takenori Sato for the Pancrase welterweight title. Kunimoto was 30 years old with a record of 10-3-2, and Sato was 26 with a record of 13-8-6. Kunimoto was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kunimoto lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Sato.