Son of MMA Legend to Make Pro Debut Against 41-Fight Veteran

Taisei Sakuraba has a lot to live up to at RIZIN DECADE.
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Taisei Sakuraba, son of MMA icon Kazushi Sakuraba, will debut against 41-fight MMA veteran Yusuke Yachi at RIZIN DECADE on December 31.

Taisei and his father Kazushi Sakuraba
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26-year-old Taisei has a tough act to follow; His father retired with a professional record of 26-17-1 and an extensive record of pro grappling and custom rules fights. 'The Gracie Hunter' earned his moniker for being the first man to defeat Royce Gracie (in a 90-minute competition) and racking up wins against many Gracie family members across his lengthy career.

Sakuraba leg-locking Carlos Newton
Sakuraba leg-locking Carlos Newton

Taisei Sakuraba will star in one of the later fights of RIZIN DECADE, set to broadcast at 12 am ET on Tuesday, December 31.

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