Tsuyoshi Sudario Fined for Landing Late Blows After Stoppage in Rizin 27 Victory
Tsuyoshi Sudario turned heads with quick knockout of Kazushi Miyamoto in their heavyweight bout at Rizin 27, but it’s what happened after the stoppage that has come back to haunt the sumo wrestler.
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“The incident occurred after Sudario finished Miyamoto with a promotional record-breaking knockout,” the statement read. “Referee Ryogaku Wada waved off the fight in [eight] seconds after Sudario landed a clean right hand to Miyamoto’s jaw. Sudario refused to stop attacking after the official stoppage. Sudario’s corner, Enson Inoue entered the ring and helped restrain Sudario, whereupon Miyamoto’s corner Noboru Uchida entered the ring and pushed Sudario. Inoue then responded by aggressively pushing Uchida and putting his hand on his neck. It was at this point that the officials were able to fully intervene.”
Both Uchida and Inoue received warnings from Rizin for their involvement in the post-fight incident. Sudario previously came under fire during his sumo career for allegedly attacking an individual working an event, which eventually led to him being forced to retire from the sport.
The 23-year-old Sudario is 3-0 since transitioning to MMA, with all of his victories coming under the Rizin banner by first round KO/TKO.
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