Combat Edge Intelligence

Kiichi Kunimoto vs Rich Walsh

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Rich Walsh
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Rich Walsh

“Filthy Rich”

9-5-0WelterweightUFC

1481Average

Tale of the tape

20-10-2Record9-5-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'10"Height6'0"
71,0"Reach73.00
169 lbsWeight170 lbs
Cobra Kai MMA DojoTeamVT1 Martial Arts Academy

What's at stake

Kiichi Kunimoto is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Rich Walsh carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Kiichi KunimotoNow 1614
If they win+8→ 1622
If they lose-16→ 1598
Rich WalshNow 1481
If they win+33→ 1514
If they lose-15→ 1466

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1598 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1585 · 6 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.87
Sig. strikes / min
3.84
44%
Strike accuracy
47%
3.92
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.72
41%
Strike defense
59%
1.59
Takedown avg.
1.55
20%
Takedown accuracy
40%
29%
Takedown defense
67%
0.32
Submission avg.
0.19

Trajectory

Kiichi KunimotoRich Walsh
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Win method breakdown

2 (11%)
KO/TKO
4 (44%)
10 (53%)
Submission
1 (11%)
7 (37%)
Decision
4 (44%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Kiichi Kunimoto and Rich Walsh within a point of even.

Kiichi Kunimoto holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1614 to 1481, a 133-point edge.

Kiichi Kunimoto enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Rich Walsh enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Kiichi Kunimoto finishes 63% of wins inside the distance, Rich Walsh 56%.

Rich Walsh carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.