Tsuyoshi Sudario
Heavyweight (120kg) · Japan · RIZIN
A striking-first heavyweight built on his sumo background — eight of his nine wins are by KO/TKO.
The TKO of Minowaman on New Year's Eve 2020, during his three-fight winning start in RIZIN.
Record & stats
| Division | Heavyweight (120kg) |
|---|---|
| Categories | MMA |
| Promotion | RIZIN |
| Nationality | Japan |
| Born | Oyama, Tochigi |
| Team | HI ROLLERS ENTERTAINMENT |
| Pro debut | 2020-09-27 |
| Height | 190cm6′3″ |
| Reach | 193cm6′4″ |
| Age | 29 |
| KO rate | 90% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
90% Finish rate- 9 KO/TKO · 90%
- 1 Decision · 10%
Recent results
- Wvs Ryo Sakai 🏆Tsuyoshi Sudario wins by TKO (strikes), R1 4:20 — advances to the final on Nov 8
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Biography
Tsuyoshi Sudario (born 13 May 1997, age 29) is a heavyweight from Oyama, Tochigi and a former professional sumo wrestler, with an MMA record of 9-4 as of 11 August 2026, before RIZIN.54. Eight of his nine wins have come by KO/TKO, and all 13 of his pro fights have taken place in RIZIN. He fights out of HI ROLLERS ENTERTAINMENT. Tonight he meets Ryo Sakai in a semifinal of the 2026 Japan Heavyweight Grand Prix.
Fighting style
He stands 190cm with a 193cm reach (per the official RIZIN.54 weigh-in). The numbers tell the story: eight KO/TKOs in nine wins make him one of RIZIN's most strike-led heavyweights.
Career
In sumo he fought under the ring names Takayoshitoshi and later Takanofuji, reaching the Juryo division, and drew attention alongside his twin brother Takagenji as twin sekitori. He left the sumo world in 2019 due to a violence issue. He made his MMA debut at RIZIN.24 on 27 September 2020 and opened his career with three straight wins, including a TKO of Minowaman on New Year's Eve 2020. He was stopped in the second round by Mikio Ueda at RIZIN.45 on New Year's Eve 2023, beat Hisaki Kato by TKO in November 2024, and most recently lost a decision to Jose Augusto at RIZIN Otoko Matsuri 2025 on 4 May 2025.
RIZIN.54
On 11 August 2026 at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, Sudario faces Ryo Sakai in fight 7 of RIZIN.54 (120.0kg contract, RIZIN MMA rules, three five-minute rounds) — a semifinal of the 2026 Japan Heavyweight Grand Prix. He weighed in at 118.25kg.
Main sources: Sherdog, Wikipedia (JA), RIZIN official (RIZIN.54 weigh-in results). Figures as of 11 August 2026, before RIZIN.54.
--- RIZIN.54 result (updated 2026-08-11): He beat Ryo Sakai — strikes — advancing to the heavyweight GP final (W TKO R1 4:20 (GP semifinal)). Full card results: RIZIN 54 results.
Fight history
- WRyo SakaiW TKO R1 4:20 (GP semifinal)
- LJose AugustoL Decision
- LMikio UedaL TKO R2
- WMinowamanW TKO
FAQ
- What is Tsuyoshi Sudario's record?
- 9-4 as of 11 August 2026, before RIZIN.54, with eight of the nine wins by KO/TKO. All 13 of his pro fights have been in RIZIN.
- How tall is Tsuyoshi Sudario?
- 190cm with a 193cm reach, per the official RIZIN.54 weigh-in, where he weighed 118.25kg.
- When is Tsuyoshi Sudario's next fight?
- November 8, 2026 at RIZIN LANDMARK 17 — the RIZIN JAPAN GP 2026 heavyweight tournament final against King Edokpolo.
- What was Tsuyoshi Sudario's sumo career?
- He fought as Takayoshitoshi and later Takanofuji, reaching the Juryo division, alongside his twin brother Takagenji. He left the sumo world in 2019 due to a violence issue.