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Nationality

Im noticing a clash in his nationality there anyone know where hes really from? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.169.12.125 (talk) 14:05, 28 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Please stop linking the Brian Johnston on this page to the Cricket commentator of the same name. Kimo did not dig up an old man's dead body and fight it in the ring. The Brian Johnston he fought is the amateur kickboxing champion and New Japan Pro Wrestling star.

The Sakuraba fight wasn't a work. A work is a fight in which both fighters are aware of the expected outcome and work toward it. Since Kimo was unaware it was actually a case of Sakuraba carrying him and then throwing the fight.

Missed Fight?

Kimo fought and loss to Bob Sapp back in 2003 in a K-1 match. Link to Bob Sapp to see where it should be put.

[mpa|mpa] July 25, 2007 3:25pm EST

Death?

I heard some reports that Kimo is dead, Can somebody confirm this? = Joe —Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.107.88.158 (talk) 14:05, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

There is a rumour, but no reliable news outlets have confirmed it yet. --aktsu ^(t / c) 14:15, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

For what it's worth, pro wrestling/MMA news site gerweck.net is reporting it: http://www.gerweck.net/news/1248185056.shtml Ryziun (talk) 14:18, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

It was originally posted on the MMA.tv forums. A lot of blogs etc. are reposting it, but no reliable sources have been able to confirm it -- hence why it's being removed from the article. --aktsu ^(t / c) 14:21, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

it's reported here

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more_sports/2009/07/21/2009-07-21_ufc_star_ki.html —Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.116.78.102 (talk) 17:09, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not sure if you noticed but nydailynews cannot possibly be considered a credible source in this case, they state specifically in the article "according to several unconfirmed internet reports". I happened to be on the UG last night when OMA (aka Reggie Warren Sr) created the original thread that started the whole thing. I can't believe how many news sources took his thread as truth and reported on it. I can guarantee you Kimo is alive and well. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.20.148.22 (talk) 20:27, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

WP should not be declaring someone dead with zero actual confirmation. This is embarassing and a prime example of why many consider WP to be a worthless source of information. And even more hilarious, I can't fix the page because it's "protected". GG editor who locked the page! You locked in a completely fake death! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.20.148.22 (talk) 20:36, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, since apparently any website publishing anything can be cited as fact here, here's an article pointing out that he is NOT DEAD:

http://www.fightersonlymagazine.co.uk/news/viewarticle.php?id=2781

And as a bonus here's a link to Kevin Iole's twitter, also pointing out that KIMO IS NOT DEAD:

http://twitter.com/kevini

can we change it back now? And can the editor that locked in his death never be allowed to do that again?