Koichiro Kimura | |
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Born | Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture, Japan | November 18, 1969
Died | October 28, 2014 Tokyo, Japan | (aged 44)
Cause of death | Pneumonia |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Koichiro Kimura Lion Man Super Uchuu Power |
Billed height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Billed weight | 98 kg (216 lb) |
Debut | July 18, 1990 |
Retired | July 20, 2014 (last match) |
Koichiro Kimura (木村浩一郎, Kimura Kōichirō, November 18, 1969 – October 28, 2014) was a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler,[1] also known under the ring name Super Uchuu Power (スーパー宇宙パワー, Sūpā Uchū Pawā).[2] Kimura was known for his work in promotions like Dramatic Dream Team, W*ING, Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling, among others. He was also involved in MMA, facing Rickson Gracie at the second event of Vale Tudo Japan and being the founder of the female MMA brands AX and G-Shooto. He also competed in Fighting Network RINGS during its early years and participated in both mixed-style shoot contests and shoot style matches for the company. Kimura died of pneumonia on October 28, 2014.[3]