Takehiro Goto defeated Azizbek Temirov in a RIZIN bantamweight contest, finishing the fight with a rear naked choke. Goto softened Temirov with effective striking before securing the submission stoppage.
Takehiro Goto earned a submission victory over Azizbek Temirov at a RIZIN bantamweight bout on August 11, 2026, finishing the fight with a rear naked choke after setting up the stoppage with persistent, damaging striking.
Goto controlled the contest before sealing the finish, using his striking to wear down Temirov and create the opening he needed on the ground. Once he secured the rear naked choke, there was no escape for his opponent, and the referee stepped in to stop the contest.
Temirov was unable to weather the combination of Goto's striking pressure and grappling, ultimately succumbing to the choke as Goto capitalized on the damage already done standing.
Why it matters
- The finish showcases Goto's ability to blend striking and submission grappling in a complete performance at bantamweight.
- A rear naked choke finish carries significant weight in RIZIN's bantamweight division, where finishers tend to draw attention from matchmakers.
- Temirov will need to regroup after being stopped, as the defeat raises questions about his durability against high-pressure fighters.
