Top 5 RIZIN Fights of All Time: War, Drama, and Chaos in the Ring
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Fight: Filipović vs. Sakuraba
28 AUG WED '02 12:00 AM
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nickname
Cro Cop
The Gracie Hunter
Forms
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W
D
W
D
L
W
L
W
W
Nationality
Croatia 
Japan
Age
(1974-09-10) 51
56 (1969-07-14)
Weight
(102+ kg) 225+ lbs
170 lbs (77 kg)
Height
(188 cm) 6′2″
5′11″ (180 cm)
Reach
(185 cm) 6′1″
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Wins
38
28 KO/TKO - 57%
6 submission - 12%
4 decision - 8%
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9% - 4 KO/TKO
44% - 19 submission
7% - 3 decision
Losses
11
5 KO/TKO - 10%
3 submission - 6%
3 decision - 6%
17
23% - 10 KO/TKO
7% - 3 submission
9% - 4 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Filipović vs. Sakuraba
Which event are Kazushi Sakuraba and Mirko Filipović fighting in?
They are set to face each other in Pride Shockwave.
How many rounds is the Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Mirko Filipović?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round PFC, Pride FC fight.
Which organization is hosting the Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Mirko Filipović?
The fight is organized by the Pride Fighting Championships (PFC, Pride FC).
When is the Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Mirko Filipović fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on August 28, 2002
At what time does the Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Mirko Filipović fight start?
The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.
Where is the Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Mirko Filipović fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Tokyo National Stadium.
In which weight class are Kazushi Sakuraba and Mirko Filipović competing?
They are competing in the UFC Heavyweight.
What are the nationalities of Kazushi Sakuraba and Mirko Filipović?
Kazushi Sakuraba represents Japan, and Mirko Filipović represents Croatia.
What type of fight is the Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Mirko Filipović?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Heavyweight.
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