Sumo is a very traditional affair. It was probably a big shock to the Sumo officials when the native Hawaiian Akebono became the first foreign-born wrestler to reach tthe highest rank (Yokozuna) in this ancient Japanese sport. That was ten years ago. And now, three years after retiring from active fighting, he has an even bigger shocker in store: On New Year's Eve Yokozuna Akebono will take on Bob the Beast Sapp, the most prominent figure in the no-holds-barred K-1 free-style fighting league. This might very well end with a literal punch to the face of sumo.