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]

Koichiro Kimura
Born(1969-11-18)November 18, 1969
Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture, Japan
DiedOctober 28, 2014(2014-10-28) (aged 44)
Tokyo, Japan
Cause of deathPneumonia
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Koichiro Kimura
Lion Man
Super Uchuu Power
Billed height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Billed weight98 kg (216 lb)
DebutJuly 18, 1990
RetiredJuly 20, 2014 (last match)

Championships and accomplishments

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  • IWA Kakutō Shijuku/Kokusai Promotion
  • IWA World Tag Team Championship (3 times) with Goro Tsurumi (2) and Ho Death Minh (1)

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
3 matches 1 win 2 losses
By submission 1 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–2 Rickson Gracie Submission (rear-naked choke) Vale Tudo Japan 1995 April 20, 1995 1 2:07 Tokyo, Japan
Win 1–1 Wayne Emons Submission (guillotine choke) 1 6:05
Loss 0–1 Todd Hays Submission (guillotine choke) 1 2:05

References

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  1. ^ "Koichiro Kimura profile". Sherdog. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  2. ^ "Koichiro Kimura profile". Puroresu Central. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  3. ^ "W☆ING、リングス、DDTなどで活躍した木村浩一郎さんが死去". Battle News (in Japanese). 2014-10-29. Retrieved 2014-10-29.
  4. ^ "KO-D Tag League" (in German). PuroLove.com. Retrieved March 10, 2021.