Career
A professional competitor since 2006, he has also competed for Pancrase. Kunimoto began training in mixed martial arts at the age of 24 and made his professional debut in 2006 for Pancrase, losing via knockout. 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 Junior. as Lim was promoted to appear in the main event.
Kunimoto made his next appearance at UFC 174 on June 14, 2014, facing Daniel Sarafian.
Kunimoto then faced Richard Walsh on September 20, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 52. Kunimoto faced Neil Magny on February 14, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 60.
He lost the fight via rear naked choke in the 3rd 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.
Mixed martial arts
Heat
HEAT Welterweight Championship (One time)
Performance of the Night (One time) versus Daniel Sarafian.