Imagine stepping into the MMA ring with a former sumo wrestling legend who towers over you by a good foot and weighs nearly three times as much. That’s exactly what happened when Don Frye faced off against the gigantic Akebono at K-1’s Hero’s 5 event in 2006.
Sumo vs. UFC
Akebono, standing at an incredible 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) and weighing a massive 514 lbs (233 kg), was one of the largest and most formidable opponents Frye would ever face. Despite being significantly smaller, Frye, who weighed around 230 lbs (104 kg), was not intimidated.