1. Kiichi Kunimoto is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the welterweight division.
12 Facts About Kiichi Kunimoto
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Kiichi Kunimoto made his professional debut in 2006 for Pancrase, losing via knockout.
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Kiichi Kunimoto was 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.
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Kiichi Kunimoto made his next appearance at UFC 174 on June 14,2014, facing Daniel Sarafian.
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Kiichi Kunimoto won via rear-naked choke submission in the first round, and earned "Performance of the Night" honors for his performance.
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Kiichi Kunimoto then faced Richard Walsh on September 20,2014, at UFC Fight Night 52.
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Kiichi Kunimoto faced Neil Magny on February 14,2015, at UFC Fight Night 60.
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Kiichi Kunimoto lost the fight via rear=naked choke submission in the third round.
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Kiichi Kunimoto was expected to face Li Jingliang on September 27,2015, at UFC Fight Night 75.
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Kiichi Kunimoto made the move and signed with Rizin Fighting Federation.
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Kiichi Kunimoto made his against Satoru Kitaoka on December 29,2017, at RIZIN World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round in a 75kg catchweight bout.
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Kiichi Kunimoto returned to Rizin in order to face Takahiro Kawanaka on November 28,2021 at Rizin Trigger 1.