MIXED MARTIAL ARTS FIGHTING
Through great effort, Sumisu had finally achieved success.
But the cost was great, and it started affecting his psyche.
With his ego on the verge of collapse, he decided to challenge the world of Mixed Martial Arts.
With his heart and mind in shambles, he carried his cross to the next fight, hoping that destiny would show him the way...
The Kickboxing Killer, Thomas Smit. After proving his immense strength and refined technique through years of fighting, Smit became known as 'The Greatest Kickboxer in the World'.
His fight with Mitsuru Mizuki earned him the title of Pro Wrestling Killer, as well as the respect and hatred of the fans.
As a fighter, he knew no bounds. What was he seeking in his fight with Sumisu?
SMIT: "My distaste for you is instinctual. You smell like Mitsuru."
SMIT: "I respected Mitsuru as a fighter. I have no respect for you. I don't care about what you did as a wrestler, all I care about is victory."
SMIT: "Do you understand me? That means you're gonna get KO'd!"
SUMISU: "........."
SMIT: "You have my respect as an athlete. Without respect, fighting is meaningless."
SMIT: "I didn't come to Japan to seek hatred. I just love a good fight."
SMIT: "As much as I love my hometown of Seattle."
Masayuki Sadake was the only Japanese MMA heavyweight fighter. He was considered an oddity, both in his motherland and abroad. This would have been the first MMA heavyweight match between two Japanese men since the Rikiozan era.
SADAKE: "I'm going to win! There's no point in even considering loss. Sweating about results isn't gonna get you anywhere."
SADAKE: "But even if did, I'd win anyway! I've never known what pressure feels like. I just go for it!"
SUMISU: "........."
SADAKE: "So I lost. No point getting depressed about it. I'll just ask Director Ishidate to give me a new work out routine!"
Sumisu defeated Masayuki Sadake and defended the honor of pro wrestling. However, God did not allow him to rest...
ITTETSU: "The honor of pro wrestling is at stake! You can't afford to lose!"