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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons was hilariously trolled by a professional sumo wrestler during a trip to Japan. The defender attempted to go one-on-one with the wrestler at his own art and was bested quickly in the opening match.
That swift defeat led Houston Texans QB CJ Stroud to mock Parsons, who encouraged the sumo victor to join in on the celebration.
The NFL duo is currently on an Asia tour, stopping in Tokyo to take in the sights. While there, Parsons stepped into the dohyo with a giant of a man.
Always up for a friendly competition, the linebacker lined up head-to-head with the sumo wrestler, but he wouldn’t dominate the ring as he does the football field.
Parsons was quickly dispatched from the wrestling circle, and a video of the loss is now going viral.
The amount of strength it takes to withstand the bullrush from Micah Parsons is incredible, and the technique used in the sumo sport likely aided in the early exit.
CJ Stroud enjoyed the scene, hopping off the sidelines to mock his travel mate. The passer then got the sumo wrestler to do the same, encouraging him to hilariously ‘Rock the baby’ after the fact.
That loss forced Parsons to rethink some things, including his weight room routine. “I’m bouta hit legs everyday!,” he quipped.
A post from Bleacher Report later informed followers that the wrestler was just 17 years old!
This sumo wrestler is only 17 years old.
Another clip drops Monday of Micah going 1v1 vs. a pro sumo wrestler 👀 https://t.co/SaOzzbEZPV
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 5, 2024
Never one to back down, Parsons re-entered the dohyo for Round 2, seeing much more success in that second bout. The linebacker was able to hold his own after getting his feet wet, eventually forcing his foe to step outside the boundary.
Don’t disrespect the Lion!
One thing you won’t do is disrespect the lion and think I’m not finna lock in! https://t.co/4pZTiU1qm8
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) May 5, 2024
1-1. Not bad!