King Edokpolo emerged victorious towards Ryo Sakai in an exhilarating heavyweight conflict at RIZIN 50, held on the Anabuki Enviornment on March 30, 2025. The battle showcased Edokpolo’s capability to capitalize on his vital top and attain benefit over Sakai.
King Edokpolo Wins at RIZIN 50
Ryo Sakai is 5’11” (180cm). Whereas King Edokpolo is 6’8″ (204cm) and roughly 260 lbs.
The primary spherical noticed King Edokpolo successfully make the most of his lengthy attain to maintain Sakai at bay with entrance kicks and exact distance administration. Regardless of Sakai’s aggressive strategy, which included low kicks and close-range hooks, Edokpolo maintained composure, utilizing arm blocks to neutralize the assaults. Sakai managed to safe a takedown late within the spherical, transitioning to facet management and delivering hammer fists and knees, however Edokpolo’s protection held agency.
Within the second spherical, Sakai got here out swinging with hooks and efficiently clinched for an additional takedown. He tried a north-south choke on the bottom, however King Edokpolo turned the tables through the use of the ropes to reverse the place.
Gaining the dominant mount place, Edokpolo unleashed a barrage of ground-and-pound strikes. With Sakai unable to defend himself successfully and turning his again, the referee stepped in at 2:32 of Spherical 2 to cease the battle, awarding Edokpolo a TKO victory.
The match additionally highlighted the stark bodily distinction between the 2 fighters. Edokpolo’s towering body and longer attain had been pivotal in dictating the tempo of the battle and conserving Sakai’s offense in verify. Regardless of his win, Edokpolo humbly apologized for what he described as a “lackluster” efficiency in his post-fight feedback, vowing to enhance for future bouts.
This victory additional establishes King Edokpolo as a formidable presence in RIZIN’s heavyweight division. RIZIN 50 is free to observe at RIZIN TV.
