Kazushi Sakuraba vs Quinton Rampage Jackson Pride 15 Raging Rumble

[@knarftrakiul3881]

I hear some people say UFC fighters today are better because they know more but every fight I've watched of sakaurba I don't see any different as far as fighting styles as I do in today's fighters. Sakaurba would be champion in today's UFC no doubt

[@jasonrick6148]

Prime Sakuraba vs Prime GSP would’ve been a mega fight

[@yourfather7333]

@@jasonrick6148 true he was 183 pounds as I read khabib gsp dustin olivera makachev should fight him

[@nihatgurbuz4175]

They say true bro. UFC fighters today fights better because in 90’s and pride days mma meant “wrestler vs boxer, karate vs bjj, grappler vs boxer etc…” Specially this was just like that in 90’s ufc. Fedor, nogueira, shogun rua were the best fighters in 2000’s because they know something about all styles but even thought they were master only at 2 styles maybe 3 styles. But nowadays every fighter are masters at everystyle. Be sure even today’s average ufc fighters fights better than fedor. Even prime fedor has no change against Ngannou, Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier etc… Today’s ufc fighters fight so refined but i do not like that. They fight just like robots. Every fighter know everything. Pride was style vs style and more more more enjoyful than nowaday’s ufc.

[@coachmikesfilmroom3111]

​@jasonrick6148 the anti-Sakuraba shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentence as the Sakuraba

[@silentassassin423]

He is an elite grappler but his striking would be average at MOST by today's standards. Assuming he fights 170 lbs, he would be a ranked fighter but by no means a champion, sorry.

[@hiyokoloveshogun]

Saku, a naturally welter/middleweight fighter beats UFC light heavyweight champion (Rampage) and heavyweight champion (Randleman)… what a beast and fighter! You’re the best!

[@nickk7425]

Rampage was the light heavyweight champion in the UFC not heavyweight

[@hiyokoloveshogun]

@@nickk7425watch my comment once again

[@enzoryan4268]

​@@nickk7425 He also talking bout Randleman

[@shaydenprime275]

@nickk7425 learn how to read

[@マーフィー-u7t]

Let's not forget Vitor Belfort. Moreover, in his fight with Sakuraba, Vitor was over the contracted weight. But Sakuraba beat him. And let me tell you a secret that only Japanese people know. Sakuraba doesn't doping. That's because he's a big drinker. He laughed in an interview and said, "I don't doping because I don't want to quit drinking."

[@ZenvoGlob]

Unbelievable. Rampage really roughed him up, maybe the worst Sakuraba's ever been and yet he wins this fight brilliantly. This guy is a machine !

[@Goremachine]

Sakuraba's been roughed up much worse, Arona nearly killed him with knees and Wandy starched him more than once.

[@ferf-kx6dq]

The beating Melvin Manhoef gave Sakuraba made actually made me cringe. Silva broke a bone or two per fight but Melvin just beat the shit out Sakuraba!! And Saku is my No.1 MMA fighter hands down.

[@KL-xe5ec]

Rampage cut 27 lbs in 3hrs before this fight 😂

[@pizzsmacks3624]

@@KL-xe5ecn was fixed too cause of whole yakuza situation that happened in Japan

[@Drxsan]

I think just few people survived to the fury of Rampage Jackson..Sakuraba he's one of them 😊

[@Moredread25]

One of Sakuraba's best wins in retrospect. What an incredible fight.

[@jessediaz9051]

They cheated. The Japanese mob made Jackson cut weight the day of the fight.

[@Moredread25]

@@jessediaz9051 There's been a lot of stuff said to give excuses why Jackson lost, no one is saying his physicality was not very impressive and; Jackson was fighting far from home against a big star. I'm sure that wasn't easy; he gave a great accounting of himself. I just prefer to focus on Sakuraba's toughness and technique getting him past Jackson that day.

[@ordinarypete]

Jaxxon Podcast brought me here. Lovely watching them slams.

[@AntonioSalazar-db1eb]

One of the best fights I've seen.

[@crevis12]

What a fight.. classic sakuraba and rampage!

[@GamingClipse]

Absolutely love the respect these two have for each other. Two Legends!

[@thundarrisaboss2725]

saku was a privilege to watch!

[@i_GiveFRUITS]

The way he used the Pro Wrestling 'Break Fall' to save hime from many Powerbombs. Saku s a legend.

[@louisprastowo389]

Spectacular victory and great sportsmanship from both fighters.

[@thomasohare]

Saku was one of the first to have good striking, top class wrestling AND lethal submissions. He could strike when he needed to, wrestle his way into good positions or outta bad ones and the submission was always a threat. A bit like Fedor in a way, it all leads to a submission

[@Krezo200]

Man i LOVE pride FC

[@cucuca7281]

Resiliency at its best!

[@Landstar7947]

Sak was so patient and perfectly composed here!

[@ToothyBeej]

Rampage is my favorite human

[@MCGguitar698]

An illiterate thug is your favorite "human"? You need to get out more.

[@raydeutschland8013]

Dang Sakuraba is the man! Skill beats brute aggression!

[@CleitonSantos-ng5ym]

Sakuraba é um mestre da luta livre

[@stevemarce1988]

Awesomeness

[@sauravsouravi5590]

Greatest match ever in terms of technique and determination. Wow Saku even outmatch weight by 40 lbs you showed that it's the technique that makes the difference.

[@adriansanchez9538]

For those that dont know, pride made rampage lose 30 pounds a day before the fight. He lost 27 and had his team carry him the scale to make weight. He would have won if they didnt make him cut weight. Remember this is after Kazushi Sakuraba lost to Wanderlei Silva, pride wanted there japanese fighter back on top.

[@Samuel-sg2iv]

3:01 Sakuraba was gonna get killed if he didnt unlock his legs there lol.

[@behrad9712]

Wooooow amazing Sakuraba ❤👌

[@brians7901]

Slam era Rampage was one of the most entertaining fighters to watch. He had like 3 slam finishes in pride

[@liukang85]

Awesome

[@Littlepotatochip117]

Wow 🤯!!!!!!! 🧡

[@chadelliottfahlman]

Man, Sakuraba is just so fucking awesome.

[@generatorx]

Jackson's big mistake was at 7:05, trying to hit Sakuraba leaning on his left elbow -rendering it useless. Sakuraba made a quick move while pressing down to make sure Jackson was unable to use the left arm.

[@josechamu240]

No its what saved him. He was POSTED on his left arm (forearm) 90 degree bend. He then mustered his strength to attempt a “pancake” when u big brother someone and use your arm to slam them, almost like shutting a door. That left arm gave jackson the strength to even attempt that. It was insane! A beautiful pancake was during ilia topuria vs bryce mitchell

[@ztm999]

what a beautiful fight

[@Dadgummit86]

Kazushi Sakuraba is my favorite MMA fighter of all time. Rampage and Royce are the fights I show people why.

[@jalenikezeue4114]

This fight reminds me of the Old School Capcom Game called Saturday night 🌩Slam Masters 🌩

[@pridefclover212]

:'D Used to play that game very often xD

[@Pikerunnersix]

Too know this was off 2 weeks notice and he had just got out of jail Rampage did a hell of a job 😂

[@DiamondWolfZero]

This waa an amazing fight.

[@ajmdja5766]

この映像が残っているのがうれしいです。

[@Redpill-Favela]

Sakuraba 🎉🎉🎉 era frio e calculista... Lenda!

[@user-pn3im5sm7k]

Chad Sakuraba...

[@momentary_]

Quinton gassed himself doing those pointless slams, especially against a proficient wrestler who knows how to deal with being slammed. Quinton would have done better if he saved his energy for the ground game.

[@DreadfulUnderground]

He took the fight short notice and cut a lot of weight

[@newbritainpauly4841]

Classic !

[@haHAAAAAAA3]

sakuraba and khabib two most exciting grappling styles ever

[@matthewryan1185]

Good fight! 👍

[@solagratia1600]

did I hear the commentator right, Sakuraba was 24? that was quite a beating he took, those slams to the floor. Great match. Correction, I checked, he would be around 32 or 31 when he did this match against Rampage.

[@conorredmond6217]

Quinton was 24

[@GuyFromTheSouth]

Rampage is a better wrestler than i thought

[@coachmikesfilmroom3111]

He was a collegiate wrestler

[@nickk7425]

I thought i remember hearing that Rampage took a dive in this fight. Has anyone else ever heard that rumor before??

[@Kittieland]

Rampage was forced to lose 27 pounds apparently 3 hours prior to the fight

[@MCGguitar698]

Nobody can lose 27 pounds in 3 hours, absolutely impossible. Please, try to use common sense.

[@finished6267]

Sakuraba was the truth. if they didn't make Quinton cut 26lbs he'd have beaten Sakuraba tho. still LEGEND

[@0XYGENgone]

Damn this is when Rampage was so skinny and struggling. Hes huge now.

[@coachmikesfilmroom3111]

He outweighed Sakuraba by 40lbs lol

[@EganCraft]

He was still 2 full weight classes heavier

[@kallepikku4991]

Rampage thought because he could slam KO a BJJ fighter Arona, he could also slam a wrestler Sakuraba. He forgot that Freestyle wrestlers get slammed on a daily basis, and just deal with it. It's big part of the sports. Easy cake.

[@myflymkultra268]

Facts, sakuraba's taken so much damage over the years, this isnt much to him

[@rasulbek2414]

👍👍👍👍

[@chadelliottfahlman]

In hindsight, ropes were not a good idea for MMA, but damn it these fights weren't spectacular in part because of them.

[@jimmydaddo9357]

Definitely stopped watching mma when it became a true sport

[@user-ex8vw3zg9e]

Сакураба- легенда, не зря называли грейси- киллер.

[@outis439-A]

Rampage got way better as a fighter. Randlemen couldnt even take him down

[@inthekingdom1996]

Bas would have had Rampage's number. Sakuraba I'm not so sure

[@princeofcupspoc9073]

I've watched enough professional wrestling to question the legitimacy of this match. Few face punches, Quinton's slams, and a quick submission. Yeah, that's real. 😛

[@_Captain_Benji_]

bro I was thinking the exact same thing. It definitely looked like a work.

[@_Captain_Benji_]

striaght up UWF-International shoot style

[@tvrtvr6984]

Rampage got the fight on 3 weeks noticed and was forced to cut a lot of weight. He talks about it on a podcast with enson inoue.

[@tvrtvr6984]

@@_Captain_Benji_ rampage had to cut a lot of weight and got the fight on 3 weeks notice he also thinks he was poisoned.

[@coachmikesfilmroom3111]

@@tvrtvr6984 not to mention he slammed a full grown man 6 times, do that for real and you understand why he's drained. As for quick submission. Sakuraba l's the greatest sub artist in MMA's history

[@comepuchas990]

12.10.22 no ww3

[@michelerossini1364]

Saku the best

[@shafo4384]

This why that wrestling and jiu jitsu is not as useful in a real fight. You aren't doing it on a mat, you are doing it on concrete. One slam and it's over for you.

[@coachmikesfilmroom3111]

The slam is wrestling lol

[@edn1279]

Not everyone is Rampage lmao. Your little ass ain't slamming anyone.

[@silentassassin423]

Where do you think slams come from? Boxing? Kickboxing? 😂

[@shafo4384]

@@silentassassin423 There's more to wrestling than slamming.

[@silentassassin423]

@@shafo4384 I'm not talking about that. Answer me, where do slam techniques come from?

[@colonelquail3993]

Jackson got jousted

[@Arjuna17217]

Sakuraba waw copet

[@newanas5271]

Fake fight???

[@nickk7425]

Why is Rampage fighting wearing a diaper?

[@vamoneygroup]

Faker than a 3 dollar bill

[@TehUltimateSnake]

Cry about it.

[@vamoneygroup]

@@TehUltimateSnake chinese bot spotted

[@TehUltimateSnake]

@@vamoneygroup 🌈🏳️‍🌈 boi spotted

[@rosscostuart3409]

%0 ground game

[@rosscostuart3409]

Simmian Jackson never had a chance