A 5'8, 180 lb Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter from a large family of fighters, is well-known particularly in Japan but fights around the world, won the first UFC (ultimate fighting championship), and once beat an opponent who was 6' 8, 486 lbs with a shoulder lock. Apparently, he regularly beats guys twice his size. He beats them with submission holds, choke holds, arm-bars, finesse moves -- not overwhelming power...his stamina and flexibility are amazing, he can take ungodly amounts of punishment, and he has the heart of a lion.
Anyone else see this guy in action? And why doesn't he fight in the UFC anymore?
Do arms bend like that?
Akebono: 6'8, 486lb. Lost to 6'1, 180lb Gracie.
What a fight this was. Kimo Leopoldo (300+ lbs) had a long ponytail that Royce grabbed and wouldn't let go no matter what Kimo did. Note Royce holding Kimo's hand so he couldn't hit him. Royce won the fight.
Another phenomenal fight. Dan "The Beast" Severn lost the match when out of nowhere, Gracie - on his back - caught Severn in a headlock and forced Severn to tap out.
