Rumina Sato: A tribute
Posted by Jonathan Snowden on 27th April 2008
On May 3rd the greatest MMA promotion of all-time, Japan’s venerable SHOOTO promotion, will be running its 20th Anniversary show. The show will, fittingly, be headlined by SHOOTO’s greatest fighter and most loyal star-Rumina Sato. Many of today’s new fans don’t know Sato. His record stands at a modest 24-11-2. He’s never fought for the UFC or for PRIDE. He’s never held a major MMA World Title, even in his home promotion. But he’s quite simply the most dynamic and exciting fighter. Ever. Anywhere. He never compromises. Of his 37 fights, only five have gone to a decision. He never looks to play it safe. His sole goal in a fight is to submit his opponent, which he’s done 18 times. Securing the best position, playing it safe, grinding it out for a decision-these are concepts that are utterly foreign to Sato. He plans for the fight to end spectacularly, whether he wins or loses.
And for that we pay tribute. MMA needs more Rumina Satos. Please enjoy the following visual proof:
Sato v. Uno Parts I and II
Sato Highlight
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