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Sudario Go punched Sakai Ryo to the canvas in the second half of the opening round and followed up with kicks and ground strikes to force the referee stoppage. The victory sends Sudario through to the final of the RIZIN Japan GP Heavyweight Tournament.
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Sudario Go punched his way into the RIZIN Japan GP Heavyweight Tournament final on August 11, stopping Sakai Ryo by TKO in the first round to advance past the semifinal stage.
The finish came in the second half of the opening frame, when Sudario landed a punch that dropped Sakai to the canvas. He followed immediately with kicks and ground strikes, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the contest before the round could expire.
Why it matters
- Sudario Go has earned a place in the RIZIN Japan GP Heavyweight Tournament final, meaning one more victory would see him claim the tournament title.
- The first-round stoppage suggests Sudario carries genuine finishing power at the heavyweight level, a quality that will be tested again in the final.
- Sakai Ryo's tournament run ends at the semifinal, handing his opponent all the momentum heading into the championship bout.
