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 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Kiuma Kunioku submits Takafumi Ito in their 3rd fight
On July 28, 2002 Kiuma Kunioku fought Takafumi Ito for the vacant inaugural Pancrase welterweight title. It was their third meeting. Kunioku was 25 years old with a record of 25-14-7, and Ito was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kunioku was on a 4-fight winning streak. Kunioku submitted Takafumi Ito via armbar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Kiuma Kunioku submits Hiroki Nagaoka
On September 29, 2002 Kiuma Kunioku defended his Pancrase welterweight title against Hiroki Nagaoka. Kunioku was 25 years old with a record of 26-14-7, and Nagaoka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kunioku was on a 5-fight winning streak. Kunioku submitted Hiroki Nagaoka via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
7. 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.
8. Kiuma Kunioku defeats Kenichi Serizawa
On November 30, 2003 Kiuma Kunioku defended his Pancrase welterweight title against Kenichi Serizawa. Kunioku was 27 years old with a record of 29-16-7, and Serizawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kunioku was coming off a loss. Kunioku won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Kiuma Kunioku loses to Bas Rutten via unanimous decision
On April 27, 1997 Kiuma Kunioku faced Bas Rutten. Kunioku was 20 years old with a record of 7-4-2, and Rutten was 32 with a record of 20-4-1. Kunioku was coming off a win. Kunioku lost via unanimous decision.
10. Kiuma Kunioku defeats Frank Shamrock
On December 15, 1996 Kiuma Kunioku faced Frank Shamrock. Kunioku was 20 years old with a record of 5-3-2, and Shamrock was 24 with a record of 11-5-1. Kunioku was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Shamrock was coming off a loss. Kunioku won via unanimous decision.