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Urijah Faber Comments on Upcoming Grappling Match With Kazushi Sakuraba
By FCF Staff
Recently Quintet announced that the legendary Kazushi Sakuraba will grapple UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber on October 5th, and the latter’s clearly honored to face the former PRIDE star.
Sakuraba and Faber will captain teams that are… Read More
Don Frye Heaps Praise on Kazushi Sakuraba: “I’m Just a Child Compared to a Giant”
By FCF Staff
Both Don Frye and Kazushi Sakuraba are legends of the sport, and members of the UFC’s Hall of Fame, but according to Frye, the latter’s toughness and courage far surpassed his.
Recently Sakuraba was inducted into the… Read More
Kazushi Sakuraba, Maurice Smith, Urijah Faber & Joe Silva Reflect on UFC HOF Induction
By FCF Staff
MMA legends Maurice Smith and Kazushi Sakuraba were inducted into the UFC’s Hall of Fame on Thursday, as was Sacramento star and former WEC champ, Urijah Faber. Retired matchmaker, the renowned Joe Silva, was also inducted, … Read More
Kazushi Sakuraba UFC Hall Fame Induction Announcement Vid
PRIDE Never Die Free Fight: Kazushi Sakuraba vs Renzo Gracie
Rizin FF: “King Mo” Lawal Advances With KO, Shinya Aoki Stops Kazushi Sakuraba
By FCF Staff
Former Pride boss Nobuyuki Sakakibara’s Rizin Fighting Federation has hosted its first event to date, and in the main event, Shinya Aoki ensured Kazushi Sakuraba’s comeback wasn’t a triumphant one.
Aoki stopped the 46 year-old legend in… Read More
Metamoris 5: Renzo Gracie and Kazushi Sakuraba Battle to a Draw
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from today’s Metamoris event, which featured Renzo Gracie and Kazushi Sakuraba battling to a draw in the headliner.
The grappling match marked the first time the legends had competed against one another since… Read More
Metamoris V Countdown: Renzo Gracie vs. Kazushi Sakuraba
Report: Renzo Gracie Still Hoping for UFC Return After Facing Kazushi Sakuraba at Metamoris V
By FCF Staff
Although Renzo Gracie is 47 years old, and hasn’t fought in a professional MMA bout since 2010, the legendary fighter still wants one more fight in the UFC.
Gracie is scheduled to grapple former PRIDE star Kazushi… Read More
Report: DREAM Exploring Bout Between Shinya Aoki and Kazushi Sakuraba
By FCF Staff
Although DREAM has yet to promote an event in 2012, the Japanese promotion may be exploring a bout between two of that nation’s biggest stars, as the organization is reportedly trying to sign Shinya Aoki versus Kazushi… Read More
DREAM Confirms Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Yan Cabral for Sept. 24th
By FCF Staff
DREAM has announced today that 42 year-old veteran Kazushi Sakuraba (pictured) will face the undefeated 28 year-old Yan Cabral at the promotion’s upcoming September 24th card in Saitama, Japan.
DREAM 17 will be hosted… Read More
Sakuraba vs. Zaromskis, Other Bouts Confirmed for Dynamite!
“Mayhem” Subs Sakuraba; Mousasi New Light-Heavyweight Champ
Sakuraba Vs Shamrock, Two Additional Matches Announced For Pride Fighting’s Fully Loaded
From DSE/Pride:
SAKURABA VS SHAMROCK, TWO ADDITIONAL MATCHES ANNOUNCED FOR PRIDE FIGHTING’S FULLY LOADED
TOKYO, Japan — Three more bouts have been announced for PRIDE FIGHTING’S upcoming event, FULLY
Sakuraba To Take On Randleman At Final Conflict
From Dream Stage Entertainment:
SAKURABA TO TAKE ON RANDLEMAN AT FINAL CONFLICT
LOS ANGELES, California – At a press conference from the Takada Dojo in Tokyo, PRIDE FC’s General Manager Nobuhiko
Sakuraba Likely To Face Ninoat Pride 25!
Sakuraba Likely to Face Nino
at PRIDE 25!
As PRIDE 25 quickly approaches, more matches are been set by DSE, and one may be announced very soon that could shake the
Corey Anderson to Make Bellator Debut Against Melvin Manhoef
By press release
Bellator MMA is back in primetime on Thursday, Nov. 5 with a card headlined by an exciting battle featuring one of the promotion’s newest free agent acquisitions in Corey Anderson (13-5), who will make his highly… Read More
Kevin Randleman to be Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that former heavyweight champion Kevin Randleman, who passed away in 2016, is headed to the promotion’s Hall of Fame.
The powerful wrestler will be inducted into the Pioneer Wing.
In a… Read More
Urijah Faber on Why Return to Octagon is “Very Possible”
By FCF Staff
Urijah Faber hung up the gloves back in 2016, but it sounds like the 39 year-old, UFC Hall of Famer is eyeing a comeback.
Before facing and defeating Brad Pickett at UFC on FOX 22, Faber announced… Read More