Best fights of Kimo Leopoldo
Over 12 years as a professional, Kimo Leopoldo has compiled a 11-7-1 (11) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kimo Leopoldo draws with Dan Severn
On October 11, 1997 Kimo Leopoldo faced Dan Severn in a heavyweight bout. Leopoldo was 29 years old with a record of 8-2, and Severn was 39 with a record of 20-3-1. Both Leopoldo and Severn were on a 5-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
2. Kimo Leopoldo submits Marcus Royster
On May 7, 2005 Kimo Leopoldo faced Marcus Royster. Leopoldo was 37 years old with a record of 10-4-1, and Royster was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leopoldo was coming off a loss. Leopoldo submitted Marcus Royster via forearm choke in the 1st round.
3. Kimo Leopoldo submits Brian Johnston
On April 16, 1997 Kimo Leopoldo faced Brian Johnston. Leopoldo was 29 years old with a record of 7-2, and Johnston was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leopoldo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Leopoldo submitted Brian Johnston via forearm choke in the 1st round.
4. Kimo Leopoldo submits Scott Bigelow
On November 17, 1996 Kimo Leopoldo faced Scott Bigelow. Leopoldo was 28 years old with a record of 5-2, and Bigelow was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leopoldo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Leopoldo submitted Scott Bigelow via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
5. Kimo Leopoldo loses to Tsuyoshi Kosaka via unanimous decision
On March 13, 1998 Kimo Leopoldo faced Tsuyoshi Kosaka. Leopoldo was 30 years old with a record of 8-2-1, and Kosaka was 28 with a record of 12-5. Kosaka was coming off a win. Leopoldo lost via unanimous decision.
6. Kimo Leopoldo submits Fred Floyd in 47 seconds
On September 8, 1995 Kimo Leopoldo faced Fred Floyd. Leopoldo was 27 years old with a record of 1-1, and Floyd was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leopoldo was coming off a win. Leopoldo submitted Fred Floyd via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Kimo Leopoldo KOs Paul Varelans
On December 7, 1996 Kimo Leopoldo faced Paul Varelans. Leopoldo was 28 years old with a record of 6-2, and Varelans was 27 with a record of 6-4. Leopoldo was on a 3-fight winning streak and Varelans was coming off a win. Leopoldo stopped Paul Varelans via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Kimo Leopoldo KOs Patrick Smith in their 2nd fight
On September 8, 1995 Kimo Leopoldo faced Patrick Smith. It was their second meeting. Leopoldo was 27 years old with a record of 2-1, and Smith was 32 with a record of 4-3. Leopoldo was on a 2-fight winning streak and Smith was coming off a win. Leopoldo stopped Patrick Smith via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Kimo Leopoldo KOs Patrick Smith
On December 10, 1994 Kimo Leopoldo faced Patrick Smith. Leopoldo was 26 years old with a record of 0-1, and Smith was 31 with a record of 3-2. Both Leopoldo and Smith were coming off a loss. Leopoldo stopped Patrick Smith via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Kimo Leopoldo loses to Ken Shamrock via KO
On February 16, 1996 Kimo Leopoldo fought Ken Shamrock for the UFC Superfight title. Leopoldo was 28 years old with a record of 3-1, and Shamrock was 32 with a record of 21-4-2. Leopoldo was on a 3-fight winning streak and Shamrock was on a 2-fight winning streak. Shamrock submitted Leopoldo via kneebar in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.