Koichiro Kimura

was a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, also known under the ring name . 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.

Championships and accomplishments Dramatic Dream Team KO-D Openweight Championship (3 times) KO-D Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Mikami DDT Tag League/KO-D Tag League – with Tomohiko Hashimoto (2000) and Mikami (2001) 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 Loss

Rickson Gracie Submission (rear-naked choke)

Win

Wayne Emons Submission (guillotine choke)

Loss

Todd Hays Submission (guillotine choke)