Category Archives: Kazushi Sakuraba

Fedor fights, Barnett and Sakuraba in pro-wrestling matches at DREAM New Year’s Eve event

Although people say MMA in Japan isn’t what it used to be — and for the most part, I agree — DREAM has put together an intriguing card for their New Year’s Eve event. Traditionally, whatever shows have occurred on … Continue reading

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The Top 10 moves of Kazushi Sakuraba

Before Kazushi Sakuraba became Japan’s most famous — and arguably successful — fighter in PrideFC, he was a professional wrestler for the reality-based promotion UWFi. Training under Billy Robinson — from catch wrestling hotbed The Snakepit in Wigan, England — … Continue reading

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Marius Zaromskis vs. Kazushi Sakuraba – FEG – Dynamite!! 2010 Power of Courage

Japanese legend Kazuski Sakuraba – who beat four Gracies – takes on Marius Zaromskis, and nearly gets his ear ripped off. Sakuraba, who was also known over the years for his massively cauliflowered ears, really got busted open this time. … Continue reading

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DREAM.16: Jason “Mayhem” Miller vs. Kazushi Sakuraba

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DREAM.14 – Best event poster I’ve seen in a while

Just to let you know that MMA is a worldwide thing, here is the event poster from DREAM.14. There’s a couple familiar names here – Nick Diaz might have troubles in the US for his part in the Strikeforce brawl, … Continue reading

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Zelg Galesic vs. Kazushi Sakuraba – Fight Video Dream 12

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Saku wins with a kimura

Well, it was a bit of a gimme – It was Williams’ MMA debut, although he is a former boxer – but it was great to see Saku get another win.

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Sakuraba added to DREAM.11

One of my favorite fighters of all time, Kazushi Sakuraba, who many feel should have retired by now, will be fighting on the DREAM.11 card, to be held on Oct. 6. It’s kind of bizarre how this is so last-minute, … Continue reading

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