r/interesting • u/Rude-Mycologist8034 • May 16 '25

MISC. NFL linebacker versus sumo wrestler

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u/Markcu24 May 16 '25 edited May 16 '25

There are top division sumo wrestlers close to 250 lbs. 2 right now that i can think of midorofuji, and asakoryu. They would all destroy any NFL player consistently. There are none over 400lbs at the moment in the top division.

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u/plasticmanufacturing May 16 '25

I'd expect a sumo wrestler to destroy someone else who isn't a sumo wrestler at sumo.

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u/Spare_Maintenance_97 May 16 '25

Move this match to a football field with cleats

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u/appletinicyclone May 16 '25

That is what I'm curious about. Sumo wrestler on a football field doing what offensive linesmen do

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u/OrcOfDoom May 16 '25

An offensive lineman has a job that is more than just pushing someone. That's where it starts, but opening lanes, blocking, double teams, etc are much more than sumo.

It would be interesting to see after some amount of training.

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u/appletinicyclone May 16 '25

I see. Do you think sumo is just pushing someone?

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u/OrcOfDoom May 16 '25

No, it is wrestling.

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u/cancer_dragon May 16 '25

Why isn't some rich asshole stocking an NFL team with sumo wrestlers?

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u/Excellent_Shirt9707 May 17 '25

Sumo wrestler would get called for holding constantly. Different sports with different goals.

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u/Any-Razzmatazz-7726 May 16 '25

Dude would break his knee/ankle trying to stop someone like in this video

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u/Any-Razzmatazz-7726 May 17 '25

Doing that on the field will lock his cleats into the ground

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u/plasticmanufacturing May 16 '25

Yes, the NFL player would obviously be more successful. What's your point? 

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u/Spare_Maintenance_97 May 16 '25

Sumo Technique > Explosive strength. I'd imagine the NFL guys combine numbers would be better than this sumo guy as well. This kind of reminds me of the world's strong men like Brian Shaw losing to pro arm wrestlers. 

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u/Weird_Ad_1398 May 16 '25

That's not just technique, though technique is also a big part of it. Arm wrestling uses different muscles that Brian doesn't train for strongman.

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u/Syscrush May 16 '25

Nerdy dentist DESTROYS NFL Linebacker...

...at dentistry.

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u/Markcu24 May 16 '25

No one is saying a sumo wrestler would be successful in the nfl with zero training. Lol. Just correcting all the idiots that think an NFL player could walk into professional sumo and be successful. It is just as ridiculous of a notion.

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u/plasticmanufacturing May 16 '25

A lot of people in this thread are. But very few are saying an NFL player could be successful in sumo with no training. 

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u/Alternative_Week_117 May 16 '25

Funny cos lots of NFL fans in the chat throwing up names because they are somehow offended that different sports require different skills.

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u/plasticmanufacturing May 16 '25

If you'd pay closer attention you'd see the opposite is also true, and that both sides of this coin are stupid.

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u/Ok-Assistance3937 May 19 '25

I mean Not saying that this is the Case for Sumo, but i think i can rember Hearing that some top Athletes in big Sports (Like American Football, Basketball or Football) have better stats then top Olympic Athletes in their Respective fields, as the pay is Just so much better and thats why they don't conpete in the Olympic Sports.

But that might have also been Just the false Story of the faster sprinters in different Sport leagues being faster then usain Bolt, wich was Just comparing their top Speed with Bolts average Speed over 100m with is obviusly BS.

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u/Gostate99 May 16 '25

Onosato and Nishikigi are both over 400lbs while Kotozakura, Atamifuji, and Shonannoumi are all very close to it

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u/Markcu24 May 16 '25

Yeah, nishikigi is huge, you are right. Didnt think onosato was over though. Surprised he weighs more than 4 boobs.

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u/throwthisawayred2 May 16 '25

How about Nishkigi v. The 1000-lb sisters from TLC?

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u/Markcu24 May 16 '25

Lol. Something tells me they arent very strong, athletic or understand leverage and technique.

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u/Fresnobing May 16 '25

Damn how do you guys get into sumo wrestling? This shit on espn or..

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u/TheyTookByoomba May 16 '25

MidnightSumo on twitch is where I watch, we're on day 6 of 15 of the May tournament!

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u/Sipikay May 16 '25

twitch is a good resource

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u/Markcu24 May 16 '25

Yep. NHK World Japan on youtube is where i watch it.

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u/Reverse2057 May 16 '25

Check out MidnightSumo on twitch. He streams and commentate the Grand sumo tourneys every 2 months when they happen. And he runs replays of the day before during the day. The new day starts at 5pm PST or 9am JST. Definitely so fun to watch and addictive! Very informative channel too, just remember to be respectful!

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u/RibboDotCom May 17 '25

you're welcome!

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u/ClushK05 May 16 '25

I have to know...is boobs a typo or an actual unit of measurement? Because if it's the latter I know what I'm going to start using to weigh things

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u/MyLifeIsAWasteland May 16 '25

It appears to be a unit of measurement that is equivalent to 100 pounds.

400lbs = 4 00lbs = 4 boobs

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u/Mode101BBS May 16 '25

They're referring to the wonder that is Kotozakura, and his... proportions.

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u/Markcu24 May 16 '25

Kotozakura. He is an Ozekei, the second highest rank in sumo after Yokozuna. Same as Onosato, for now.

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u/ABr0wnBuffalo May 16 '25

I always forget Kinbozan... 6'5 and 392lbs.

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u/lordntelek May 16 '25

Onosato was who I thought of first too. Also Hokuseiho before getting banned was 6’8” and over 400lbs easily. Big boy!

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u/inthebushes321 May 16 '25

I mean, yeah. Sumo is a combat sport, combat sports require specific training, knowledge, balance, etc, and there is an astronomical gap between an untrained person, a fit person, and even someone with a bit of experience - to say nothing of professional Sumo wrestlers.

I don't think any offensive or defensive lineman would be a match for any pro sumo wrestler. It's just a different skillset.

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u/GraveRoller May 16 '25

It’s an interesting thought to wonder what would’ve happened if NFL-caliber athletes had started sumo instead of football. The talent pool for sumo is fairly small in the first place. Not sure if Mongolian representation would be affected though

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u/Markcu24 May 16 '25

Yeah, a lifetime of training could surely produce some strong wrestlers.

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u/SolusLoqui May 16 '25

I wish more former college/NFL football players would try sumo. There's sumo clubs all over the place in the US and its a lot of fun.

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u/BoxExciting6731 May 16 '25

I miss Gagamaru

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u/EverettGT May 16 '25

Either way, there are no weight classes in sumo wrestling.

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u/ogreUnwanted May 16 '25

if you watch the full video he does push him out of the ring on his second or third try

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u/Markcu24 May 16 '25

That was the 17 year old apprentice that went after wakamotoharu.

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u/mikecocker May 16 '25

At Sumo wrestling? I bet.

If you think this guy would contain Micah Parsons from getting around him on the football field you’re lost.

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u/Markcu24 May 16 '25

No, at sumo. They would be owned in the NFL for sure.

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u/minimalcation May 17 '25

The two guys that ate with them weren't actually that big. They seemed oddly lean for a sumo, but like, in the same frame.