“Wow, this is a pretty experienced opponent.” That was how Taisei Sakuraba, son of legendary Japanese fighter Kazushi Sakuraba, reacted when RIZIN booked his debut fight for Dec. 31 against ...

One of the greatest Japanese fighters to ever compete in mixed martial arts, Kazushi Sakuraba will see his son Taisei Sakuraba enter the ring for the first time on Dec. 31, when he makes his MMA ...

Most American MMA fans have never heard of Kazushi Sakuraba. But ask any close observer, and they'll tell you a list of influential fighters without Sakuraba is like a list of influential golfers ...

It is also worth noting that in 2000, Sakuraba was possibly the best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport. With Sakuraba, unlike previous subjects of this series Pedro Rizzo and Igor Vovchanchyn ...

The only way either fighter could lose would be via submission; not even technical submission or knockout. If nobody tapped, the fight would continue on. Sakuraba agreed to the terms. He was fully ...

That fighter would go onto far better things later in his career. His name? Kazushi Sakuraba. Widely known as a pro-wrestler, Sakuraba entered the 'Ultimate Japan Heavyweight Tournament' with just ...

Sakuraba yanked Gracie in a tight kimura arm ... Considered by some to be the most skillful ground fighter in the UFC, Maia continues to evolve as a fighter and has overcome his two losses to ...

How do you assess fighters who ruled over a specific time ... Wanderlei Silva or Kazushi Sakuraba in their prime? If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site ...

Sakuraba never won a world title ... DC could've done to further cement himself as one of the greatest 205-pound fighters in history. Despite just nine appearances in the division, Cormier's ...

Five thousand fans are in attendance on a cold December night as Kazushi Sakuraba makes history, being crowned as the first and only Japanese fighter to hold UFC gold of any kind. He wins an ...