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The UFC world has always respected the “Sumo” wrestling sport. The full-contact wrestling sport involves two rikishi’s hurling at each other with great mass. However, the wrestlers themselves weigh over 500 pounds, so they need to be agile at their feet to outmaneuver their opponent. So, it requires heavy precision wrestling techniques and raw strength. Therefore, when sumo was tested against a ‘Meatball Molly’ lookalike MMA fighter, he didn’t show any mercy. The armbar attempt from the female athlete was vicious but is no match to the training of a Sumo. Fans quickly pointed their observations out of this wild MMA clip.

Fans reacted to a Sumo wrestler almost getting arm barred by UFC fighter Vanessa Demopoulos

Fans went wild to an Instagram clip shared by MMA uncensored podcast, featuring a duel between a Sumo wrestler and UFC strawweight contender, Vanessa Demopoulos. However, MMA enthusiasts understood that there was no way she could topple the behemoth due to the sheer difference in strength and size. Nevertheless, their duel felt far safer than ‘The Power Slap League‘ by Dana White.

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Some fans noticed that Demopoulos had blonde hair and looked a lot like Paddy Pimblett‘s close friend and UFC flyweight contender, Molly McCann.

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Fans wrote in the comments:

  • I really thought that Armbar was about to work
  • I usually skip this part
  • Still better than slap league
  • Sumo are very strong and skillful we can’t beat easily they are well trained
  • Skills don’t matter anymore when weight difference is over 100 lbs
  • Sumo Vs MMA
  • Imagine if Joe Rogan did this post fight
  • Meatball Molly?
  • Looks like meatball
  • What happens when 500lb land on you tho

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Therefore, a lot of fans pointed out the fight wasn’t fair. Because of the physical disparity between the duelists. However, the sumo handled the tiff pretty efficiently and ended it in 15 seconds.

The Sumo wrestler claims an underwhelming victory over the UFC fighter

The clip starts with the two fighters touching their hands on the ground. As soon as the referee signals to begin, the sumo laughs at Demopoulos’ stride. But she decides to wipe the smile off his face and propels her feet into the air, to land an armbar on his neck. However, she slips into the rikishi’s hands, who hurls her across the room to promptly end the match.

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Who do you think could take on sumo in the UFC?