Pioneers of MMA: Kazushi Sakuraba (2015)

Considered by UFC President Dana White to be one of the greatest talents of all time, the legend of Kazushi Sakuraba began at UFC Ultimate Japan in 1997, where the 183lbs puroresu (traditional Japanese pro-wrestler) entered the heavyweight tournament on short notice only to win the four man event outright. Fighting almost exclusively in Japan and the PRIDE FC organization, “Saku” became a national icon by defeating six UFC champions and routing the legendary Gracie family. Featuring exclusive interviews and rare archival footage, this FIGHT PASS Original is the definitive retrospective of Sakuraba, Japan’s most celebrated mixed martial artist.

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
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Production: Zuffa
Original Language: en

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mixed martial arts (mma)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pioneers of MMA: Kazushi Sakuraba about?
Considered by UFC President Dana White to be one of the greatest talents of all time, the legend of Kazushi Sakuraba began at UFC Ultimate Japan in 1997, where the 183lbs puroresu (traditional Japanese pro-wrestler) entered the heavyweight tournament on short notice only to win the four man event outright. Fighting almost exclusively in Japan and the PRIDE FC organization, “Saku” became a national icon by defeating six UFC champions and routing the legendary Gracie family. Featuring exclusive interviews and rare archival footage, this FIGHT PASS Original is the definitive retrospective of Sakuraba, Japan’s most celebrated mixed martial artist.
Who stars in Pioneers of MMA: Kazushi Sakuraba?
Pioneers of MMA: Kazushi Sakuraba stars Kazushi Sakuraba, Renzo Gracie.
How long is Pioneers of MMA: Kazushi Sakuraba?
Pioneers of MMA: Kazushi Sakuraba has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
What genre is Pioneers of MMA: Kazushi Sakuraba?
Pioneers of MMA: Kazushi Sakuraba is a Documentary film.