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Taisei Sakuraba

"Saku Jr."
2-2-0RIZIN #5projectedLightweightJapanJapanLast 5
Grappling 0-0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Luiz Gustavo · Knockout · Mar 7, 2026

2-2-0 · 2 finishes · Full stats →
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vs Shinya Aoki
RIZINSuper RIZIN.6: Shiwasu No Owari Nagoya Gekokujo Matsuri·
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CAREER SUMMARY

Taisei Sakuraba holds a professional MMA record of 2-2-0. Sakuraba has won 2 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Sakuraba also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: March 7, 2026. Tracked organizations: RIZIN.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
73"185 cm
DOB
Nov 12, 1998
Age
28
Team
Sakuraba Familia
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Kanagawa, Japan

Upcoming

  1. RIZINSuper RIZIN.6: Shiwasu No Owari Nagoya Gekokujo Matsuri
    vs Shinya AokiLightweight

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Luiz Gustavo
    RIZIN 52· Mar 7, 2026· Lightweight· 2-2 vs 15-4
    KO
    R2 · 2:32
  2. WIN
    vs Sho Patrick Usami
    RIZIN LANDMARK 12 in KOBE· Nov 3, 2025· Lightweight· 2-1 vs 8-5
    SUB
    R3 · 1:33
  3. LOSS
    vs Daisuke Nakamura
    RIZIN: Otoko Matsuri· May 4, 2025· Lightweight· 1-1 vs 35-28-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:01
  4. WIN
    vs Yusuke Yachi
    RIZIN 49: Decade· Dec 31, 2024· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 27-15
    TKO
    R1 · 0:26

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseJudo
  • AGE 13Started in Judo
  • AGE 24Started in MMA

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power82
Kick power75
Punch speed82
Kick speed70
Accuracy77
Takedowns58
Ground striking72
Submissions96
Chin69
Body strength80
Cardio84

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 2-2-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.83per min
Strikes absorbed3.66per min
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.13per 15 min
40% success
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts1.1per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Taisei Sakuraba sits in the top 25.

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RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection

Taisei Sakuraba's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.

Current
#5 Lightweight
Peak
#5 Lightweight
First ranked
Dec 31, 2024
Times ranked
18

Lightweight

#1#5#10#1520252026Dec 31, 2024 · #6Mar 30, 2025 · #7Jul 27, 2025 · #6Dec 31, 2025 · #7Mar 7, 2026 · #6Nov 8, 2026 · #5#5

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1563▼38
Peak
1601Nov 3, 2025
Rated fights
4
15001550160020252026Dec 31, 2024 · 1583May 4, 2025 · 1529Nov 3, 2025 · 1601Mar 7, 2026 · 15631563

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Frequently asked questions

When does Taisei Sakuraba fight next?

Taisei Sakuraba fights Shinya Aoki on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Super RIZIN.6: Shiwasu No Owari Nagoya Gekokujo Matsuri.

What is Taisei Sakuraba's record?

Taisei Sakuraba's professional MMA record is 2-2-0.

Who is Taisei Sakuraba fighting next?

Taisei Sakuraba's next opponent is Shinya Aoki at Super RIZIN.6: Shiwasu No Owari Nagoya Gekokujo Matsuri.

Who did Taisei Sakuraba fight last?

Taisei Sakuraba most recently fought Luiz Gustavo at RIZIN 52 on Saturday, March 7, 2026, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does Taisei Sakuraba fight in?

Taisei Sakuraba fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Taisei Sakuraba have?

Taisei Sakuraba has 1 win by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Taisei Sakuraba?

Taisei Sakuraba is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Taisei Sakuraba weigh?

Taisei Sakuraba weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Taisei Sakuraba's reach?

Taisei Sakuraba has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Taisei Sakuraba?

Taisei Sakuraba is 28 years old (born Nov 12, 1998).

Where is Taisei Sakuraba from?

Taisei Sakuraba is from Japan.

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