The likelihood of me stepping into the ring or the Octagon is basically nonexistent, but if I somehow did, my entrance would be all about solemnity and dignity.
It makes you wonder, honestly, if people are here to watch a match or if they just stumbled into a funeral service.
Why’s that? Well, if I were to compete with a K-Pop-inspired dance routine and got knocked out in the first round like some Japanese martial artists lately, I’d definitely be embarrassed.
That’s pretty much it.
MMA fighter Ryoma “Jolie” Shishimoto recently stepped into the ring at RIZIN 54 in Tokyo to perform a routine to “It’s Me” by the girl group ILLIT, according to TMZ.
It’s not quite “Enter Sandman,” but you know, every song has its own vibe…
Shishimoto didn’t just groove; the performance was heavily choreographed.
Meanwhile, his opponent, Joe Hiramoto, might have been licking his lips, realizing his rival was busy dancing and likely tiring himself out before the bell. Hiramoto ended the match quickly, with a first-round TKO.
Honestly, you can’t expect great results after something like that. Trying to win a match seems pretty futile when your opponent is already at a disadvantage—like if they have bronchitis or get hit by a car on the way to the venue.
Unless they’re somehow still ready to kick your butt.
Shishimoto ended up breaking his jaw and damaging his teeth during this encounter, which is really unfortunate.
But maybe this serves as a crucial lesson: don’t get too caught up in a K-Pop dance before a fight. You might end up regretting the time spent on choreography instead of gearing up for a serious bout.
It’s a bit like losing at arm wrestling and then wondering, “How did that happen? I was busy learning how to juggle!”
Really, you should be focusing on those dumbbell curls in your downtime.
