Kimo
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One of the great pioneers in the sport, Kimo Leopoldo was reported dead yesterday due to a heart attack. Good news is, according to his publicist, Kimo called for a press conference scheduled tomorrow to show everyone that he is alive and well.
Known for his WWE type persona in the early days of the UFC, Kimo was the first fighter to give Royce Gracie fits when they fought in UFC 3. Although he lost via submission (arm lock), he forced Royce to pull out of the tournament as he was completely worn out after the win.
The last time Kimo fought was when he lost to one of the TUF 10 Heavyweights, Wes Sims in Extreme Wars 5 Battleground via TKO in the very first round. Although his best days as a fighter are behind him, Kimo (10-7-1 record) is still a very prominent figure in the MMA world as one of its founding fathers.
