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Kiichi Kunimoto is a Japanese mixed martial artist who currently competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former Shooto Welterweight Champion and has also competed for Pancrase, DEEP, and Rizin Fighting Federation.
Kunimoto was born on 1 May 1981 in Osaka, Japan. He began training in judo at the age of five and later transitioned to mixed martial arts. He made his professional debut in 2004 and won his first title, the Shooto Welterweight Championship, in 2008.
Kunimoto has since gone on to compete in several major promotions, including Pancrase, DEEP, and Rizin Fighting Federation. He made his UFC debut in 2014 and has since gone on to win four fights in the promotion.
Kunimoto is currently 43 years old. He stands at 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall and weighs 170 lbs (77 kg). He has a record of 28 wins, 10 losses, and 2 draws.
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| Age |
43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
1 May, 1981 |
| Birthday |
1 May |
| Birthplace |
Osaka, Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan |
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Kiichi Kunimoto Height, Weight & Measurements
At 43 years old, Kiichi Kunimoto height is 5ft 10in and Weight 77 kg.
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5ft 10in |
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77 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Kiichi Kunimoto Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Kiichi Kunimoto worth at the age of 43 years old? Kiichi Kunimoto’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Japan. We have estimated
Kiichi Kunimoto's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Fighter |
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Timeline
In April 2019, news surfaced that Kunimoto had signed a contract with Bellator MMA. In his promotional debut, Kunimoto faced Ed Ruth at Bellator 224 on July 12, 2019 and lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
As the sophomore bout of his Bellator tenure, Kunimoto was expected to face Neiman Gracie at Bellator 236 on December 21, 2019. However, Gracie had to withdraw from the bout due to an injury and was replaced by Jason Jackson. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
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.
Kunimoto made the move and signed with Rizin Fighting Federation. He made his against Satoru Kitaoka on December 29, 2017, at RIZIN World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round in a 75kg catchweight bout. Kunimoto won the fight by unanimous decision.
Kunimoto faced Neil Magny on February 14, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 60. He lost the fight via rear=naked choke submission in the third 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.
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.
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.
Kiichi Kunimoto (国本 起一 , Kunimoto Kiichi, born May 1, 1981) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the welterweight division of Bellator. A professional competitor since 2006, he has also competed for the RIZIN, UFC and Pancrase.
