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Shinya Aoki Kazushi Sakuraba
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Shinya Aoki
49-12

RD1 5:56

KO/TKO

Corner Stoppage

Kazushi Sakuraba
26-17-1

Fight: Aoki vs. Sakuraba

JapanRIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2015: Day 1
29DECTUE'156:00 AM
7. kg• main event• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

Tobikan Judan

The Gracie Hunter

Forms

WWWWW
LLLLW

Nationality

JapanJapan

JapanJapan

Age

(1983-05-09) 43

57(1969-07-14)

Weight

(71 kg) 157 lbs

170 lbs (77 kg)

Height

(180 cm) 5′11″

5′11″ (180 cm)

Reach

(180 cm) 5′11″

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Gym

Paraestra Tokyo

Laughter7

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

(2 DQ) 49

3 KO/TKO - 5%
33 submission - 54%
11 decision - 18%

26

9% - 4 KO/TKO
44% - 19 submission
7% - 3 decision

Losses

12

10 KO/TKO - 16%
0 submission - 0%
2 decision - 3%

17

23% - 10 KO/TKO
7% - 3 submission
9% - 4 decision

Past Opponents

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ONE Championship 163: Akimoto vs. Petchtanong
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ONE Championship: Enter the Dragon
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ONE Championship: A New Era
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06 Oct2018Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD10:57
Thailand
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(9-2)
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ONE Championship: Reign of Kings
27 Jul2018KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD12:16
Russia
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(11-6)
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ONE Championship: Unstoppable Dreams
18 May2018Sub(Triangle Choke) RD13:15
USA
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(17-0)
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ONE Championship: Immortal Pursuit
24 Nov2017KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:57
Philippines
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(16-5)
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ONE Championship: Defending Honor
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Japan
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(26-16-1)
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RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2015: Day 1
29 Dec2015KO/TKO(Corner Stoppage) RD15:56
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(11-3-2)
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Japan
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(6-6-3)
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Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2014
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Iran
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(9-3-2)
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ONE FC 19: Reign of Champions
29 Aug2014Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD12:15
Japan
Toshikatsu Harada
(11-9-2)
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Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2013
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USA
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(12-5-1)
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ONE FC 11: Total Domination
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South Korea
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(20-7-2)
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ONE FC 8: Kings and Champions
05 Apr2013Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD22:01
USA
Antonio McKee
(28-4-2)
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Dream 18: Special NYE 2012
31 Dec2012Sub(Punch) RD20:24
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(10-1)
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ONE FC 6: Rise of Kings
06 Oct2012Sub(Triangle Choke) RD11:25
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(22-3)
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Bellator 66
21 Apr2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:14
Japan
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(29-10-8)
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Dream: Fight For Japan! New Year! 2011
31 Dec2011Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
USA
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(19-7)
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Dream 17
24 Sep2011Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD14:58
USA
Rich Clementi
(40-19-1)
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Dream: Fight For Japan!
29 May2011Sub(Face Crank) RD22:17
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(14-1)
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Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley
10 Apr2011Sub(Neck Crank) RD11:33
Thailand
Yokthai Sithoar
(0-0)
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Deep 50 Impact
24 Oct2010Sub(Keylock) RD11:00
Brazil
Marcus Aurelio
(20-8)
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Dream 16
25 Sep2010Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
Japan
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(26-5-2)
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Dream 15: Light Heavyweight GP Opening Round
10 Jul2010Sub(Achilles Lock) RD11:53
USA
Gilbert Melendez
(18-2)
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Strikeforce: Nashville
17 Apr2010Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
Japan
Mizuto Hirota
(12-3-1)
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K-1: Dynamite 2009
31 Dec2009Sub(Hammerlock) RD12:17
Norway
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(19-7-1)
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Dream 11: Featherweight & Superhulk GP Finale
06 Oct2009Sub(Armbar) RD24:56
Brazil
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(20-2)
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Dream 10: Welterweight GP 2009 Final Round
20 Jul2009Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
Japan
Hayato Sakurai
(34-8-2)
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Dream 8: Welterweight GP 2009 First Round
05 Apr2009KO/TKO(Knees and Punches) RD10:27
USA
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(16-10)
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Dream 7: Featherweight GP 2009 First Round
08 Mar2009Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD15:58
USA
Eddie Alvarez
(15-1)
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K-1: Dynamite 2008
31 Dec2008Sub(Heel Hook) RD11:32
USA
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(10-2)
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Dream 6: Middleweight GP 2008 Finals
23 Sep2008Sub(Neck Crank) RD11:10
Norway
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(18-7-1)
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Dream 5: Lightweight GP 2008 Final Round
21 Jul2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:19
Japan
Caol Uno
(25-10-4)
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Dream 5: Lightweight GP 2008 Final Round
21 Jul2008Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
Japan
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(4-2)
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Dream 4: Middleweight GP 2008 Second Round
18 Jun2008Sub(Gogoplata) RD15:12
Brazil
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(14-1-1)
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Dream 2: Middleweight GP 2008 First Round
29 Apr2008Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
Brazil
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(14-1-1)
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Dream 1: Lightweight GP 2008 First Round
15 Mar2008No Contest(Aoki Injured by Illegal Elbows) RD13:46
South Korea
Bu Kyung Jung
(0-0)
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Yarennoka!: New Years Eve 2007
31 Dec2007Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
Netherlands
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(5-5-3)
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Pride 34: Kamikaze
08 Apr2007Sub(Armbar) RD11:33
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(14-2)
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Shooto - Back To Our Roots 1
17 Feb2007Decision(Split) RD3
Norway
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(14-4-1)
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Pride Shockwave 2006
31 Dec2006Sub(Gogoplata) RD12:24
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Pride Bushido 13: Bushido Survival Finals
05 Nov2006Sub(Flying Triangle Choke) RD13:57
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14 Oct2006
Disqualification(Low Blow)
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Pride Bushido 12: Bushido Survival 2nd Round
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Japan
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(13-1)
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Shooto - The Victory of the Truth
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(7-1)
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06 Nov2005
KO/TKO(Cut)
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(5-6-1)
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USA
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(20-6-1)
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29 Jan2005
Sub(Standing Armlock)
Japan
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(16-9-2)
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Deep 16 Impact
30 Oct2004KO/TKO(Punch) RD14:29
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03 Jul2004Sub(Armbar) RD20:52
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Deep - clubDeep West Chofu
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aoki vs. Sakuraba

  • Which event are Kazushi Sakuraba and Shinya Aoki fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2015: Day 1.

  • How many rounds is the Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Shinya Aoki?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round RFF fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Shinya Aoki?

    The fight is organized by the RIZIN Fighting Federation (RFF).

  • When is the Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Shinya Aoki fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on December 29, 2015