Altough it is not final, Royce vs Akebono is planned for the K1 or Prides new years show. How the hell do you fight a 400 pound sumo with 100% BJJ? Royce likes to pull guard and work triangles, chokes and armbars.
He will never take him down with a double leg, thats for sure. KO standing, dont think so...
Is it even possible för Royce do have a 400 pound guy in your guard? Is he in over his head?
I don't think Royce can jump guard on Akebono. I don't think Royce can take Akebono down with a conventional takedown. I don't think he can take a lot of punches from Akebono.
Weird fight for Royce to take. If he wants to challenge himself, he might as well fight 3 midgets at once or something. (would pay mucho $$ to see the midget fight)
I thought this was a damn odd fight to want as well. Actually isn't Akebono around 500lbs? Watch Akebono pull out a bear hug. No thanks. Go for it Royce!
If Takase can beat Yarbough, then Royce can certainly beat Akebono. Royce will circle a little, Akebono will try to bullrush him a few times, then he'll start to gas, and Royce will win by whatever he wants. Pointless fight, I'd much rather see Royce against a top fighter closer to his own size (Penn, Hughes, Sakuraba 2).