Katsuya Kitamura Passes Away: Ex-rizin Mma and Wrestler Dies Unexpectedly After Being Rushed to the Hospital

Katsuya Kitamura, a Japanese wrestling and MMA star, has died.

The cause of death for the 36-year-old fan favorite remains unknown.

Kitamura allegedly fell ill on Tuesday and called an ambulance to take him to the hospital, according to Tokyo Sports.

However, according to a report in his birthplace, his condition “deteriorated dramatically” following it, leading to his death.

Due to his 6ft tall and 265lb size, the former New Japan Pro Wrestling wrestler and bodybuilder was dubbed “The Wrestling Monster.”

Kitamura made his pro wrestling debut in 2017 with the New Japan promotion, winning three consecutive All Japan Championships in the Greco-Roman 96-kg weight class.

He also won the Young Lion Cup that year, and many predicted he’d become a squared-circle sensation.

He withdrew from the Ibaraki tournament in March 2018 after suffering a concussion.

After suffering another injury during practice, he quit the club on January 31, 2019, and retired from pro wrestling.

He had a YouTube channel, with the most recent video uploaded on October 9.

Kitamura, who had a successful amateur wrestling career before a two-year ban for testing positive for anabolic steroids ended his chances of representing his country in the Olympics, began bodybuilding.

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He then made his MMA debut in November after joining RIZIN, but was defeated by Bobby Ologun in the second round by rear-naked choke.

The charismatic Kitamura was also a YouTuber with his own channel, “Bulk Academy Katsuya Kitamura.”

As word of his passing spread, fans went to Twitter to offer their respects to the late actor.

“RIP Katsuya Kitamura, what a tragedy,” one mourner wrote.

“Wow, terrible news,” said another. Katsuya Kitamura, rest in peace.”

“Hearing that Katsuya Kitamura is 36 is a shocker,” said another. He was having the time of his life. Live your life to the fullest, just like he did!”

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Katsuya Kitamura Tributes and Obituary Information

Katsuya Kitamura Passes Away

When news of his death spread, admirers expressed their sentiments for him, and one fan commented, RIP Kitamura, what a tragedy, and he stated that he will be mourned by his fans forever. Another said it was shocking news that he died at this age and that we would miss him. His family has not disclosed his funeral arrangements, and others are performing his final rites on social media. We send our heartfelt condolences to him, and may his soul rest in peace.

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