Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Shinya Aoki

Main Event | 78 kg (172.0 lbs) | Pro MMA
W
Aoki defeats Sakuraba
L
KO/TKO, Corner Stoppage 5:56 Round 1 of 3
"Tobikan Judan"
vs.
KO/TKO 5:56 R1
◀︎
▶︎
"The Gracie Hunter"

Fighter Comparison

38-6-0

Climbed to 39-6
Pro
Record
26-16-1

Fell to 26-17-1
-900
(Huge Favorite)
Betting Odds
+500
(Heavy Underdog)

Japan
Nation

Japan
Nerima
Tokyo
Fights out of
Setagaya
Tokyo
32
+7 mos, 2 wks, 6 days
Age at Fight 46
+5 mos, 2 wks, 1 day
169.8 lbs
(77.0 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
171.0 lbs
(77.6 kgs)
5'11"
(180cm)
Height
5'11"
(180cm)
71.0"
(180cm)
Reach
N/A
-
Evolve MMA

(Primary)
Paraestra Tokyo

(Other)
Gym Laughter7

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 265

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Sakuraba
8%
Aoki
92%

Bout Information

Event Poster

RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2015

Fight Details

  • Event: RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2015: Day 1
  • Date: Tuesday 12.29.2015 at 01:00 AM ET
  • Referee: Masato Fukuda
  • Venue: Saitama Super Arena
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • Location: Saitama, Japan
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 14 of 14)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 78 kg (172.0 lbs)
  • TV Commentary: Jimmy Smith, Sean Grande
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer:
  • Sakuraba Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Aoki Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Event Links: