2 10 minute rounds. After twenty minutes, if neither man has been KO'd or submitted, the fight is a draw.
Royce held a workout on Weds. that the press was allowed to watch.
Puroresupower.com is indicating that Royce stated that if the fight goes to a draw, that he will consider it a victory. Royce pointed out that Akebono will weigh at least three times as much as him.
"if royce cant choke out that big fat sumo he should retire."
I think he probably will. But if it ends up like last years fight with Yoshida, where he got his back and was content in smaking weak shots to the back of his head, I'll be disappointed.
I hope Royce puts forth every effort to end this bout with a submission. No laying on top of an exhausted fat guy.