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Sherdog Prospect Watch: Tsuyoshi Kamiyama

Sudario Tsuyoshi with some HEAVY ground and pound to score the second round stoppage over the unbeaten Csukasu203cufe0f

[Watch #RIZIN39 u27a1ufe0f https://t.co/40DpcCYUQV] pic.twitter.com/Kn8vL0cgug — RIZIN FF English (@rizin_English) October 23, 2022

Tsuyoshi Kamiyama has distinguished himself as one of the rising heavyweight stars in Japan. Also known as “Sudario” or “Takanofuji,” Kamiyama is a former professional sumo wrestler who transitioned to mixed martial arts after being forced to retire by the Japan Sumo Association after striking an attendant during a practice session in August 2019. Now 6-1 as a professional mixed martial artist, the Enson Inoue protege will take on Junior Tafa at Rizin 40 “Bellator vs.