Best fights of Kiuma Kunioku
Over 19 years as a professional, Kiuma Kunioku has compiled a 34-25-9 (16) record, including seven title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kiuma Kunioku draws with Yuki Kondo in their 3rd fight
On February 6, 1998 Kiuma Kunioku faced Yuki Kondo. It was their third meeting. Kunioku was 21 years old with a record of 10-8-3, and Kondo was 22 with a record of 17-5-1. Kunioku was coming off a win, while Kondo was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
2. Kiuma Kunioku defeats Yuki Kondo in their 4th fight
On March 9, 1999 Kiuma Kunioku faced Yuki Kondo. It was their fourth meeting. Kunioku was 22 years old with a record of 14-12-4, and Kondo was 23 with a record of 21-6-3. Both Kunioku and Kondo were coming off a win. Kunioku won via unanimous decision.
3. Kiuma Kunioku defeats Nate Marquardt in their 3rd fight
On December 1, 2001 Kiuma Kunioku fought Nate Marquardt for the Pancrase middleweight title. It was their third meeting. Kunioku was 25 years old with a record of 22-14-7, and Marquardt was 22 with a record of 13-2-1. Both Kunioku and Marquardt were coming off a win. Kunioku won via majority decision. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
4. Kiuma Kunioku draws with Jutaro Nakao
On July 8, 2007 Kiuma Kunioku faced Jutaro Nakao in a welterweight bout. Kunioku was 30 years old with a record of 31-22-7, and Nakao was 36 with a record of 20-12-3. Both Kunioku and Nakao were on a 2-fight losing streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
5. Kiuma Kunioku draws with Seichi Ikemoto
On October 10, 2007 Kiuma Kunioku faced Seichi Ikemoto in a welterweight bout. Kunioku was 30 years old with a record of 31-22-8, and Ikemoto was 32 with a record of 15-14-4. Ikemoto was coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
6. Kiuma Kunioku draws with Nate Marquardt in their 2nd fight
On December 4, 2000 Kiuma Kunioku fought Nate Marquardt for the Pancrase middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Kunioku was 24 years old with a record of 19-14-5, and Marquardt was 21 with a record of 10-1. Kunioku was coming off a loss, while Marquardt was on a 4-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
7. Kiuma Kunioku defeats Masakatsu Funaki
On October 26, 1998 Kiuma Kunioku faced Masakatsu Funaki. Kunioku was 21 years old with a record of 11-11-4, and Funaki was 29 with a record of 36-9. Kunioku was on a 3-fight losing streak and Funaki was coming off a loss. Kunioku won via unanimous decision.
8. Kiuma Kunioku draws with Shonie Carter
On April 30, 2000 Kiuma Kunioku faced Shonie Carter in a middleweight bout. Kunioku was 23 years old with a record of 18-13-4, and Carter was 27 with a record of 13-3-4. Both Kunioku and Carter were on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
9. Kiuma Kunioku defeats Keiichiro Yamamiya in their 3rd fight
On May 23, 1999 Kiuma Kunioku faced Keiichiro Yamamiya. It was their third meeting. Kunioku was 22 years old with a record of 15-12-4, and Yamamiya was 26 with a record of 16-11-5. Kunioku was on a 2-fight winning streak and Yamamiya was coming off a win. Kunioku won via unanimous decision.
10. Kiuma Kunioku draws with Sean Sherk
On July 29, 2001 Kiuma Kunioku faced Sean Sherk in a middleweight bout. Kunioku was 24 years old with a record of 21-14-6, and Sherk was 27 with a record of 15-0. Kunioku was on a 2-fight winning streak and Sherk was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.