Taisei Sakuraba, son of MMA legend Kazushi Sakuraba, is making his highly anticipated MMA debut at Rizin 49 against experienced fighter Yusuke Yachi in the 155-pound division.
Sakuraba has transitioned from judo to MMA, making waves in grappling competitions and has secured notable wins, including beating Olympic champion Masato Uchishiba.
With Yusuke Yachi having nearly 40 professional fights under his belt, the matchup presents one of the starkest experience gaps seen in Rizin MMA history.
Yachi, a Rizin staple, has found success recently, winning four of his last five fights, while Sakuraba aims to begin his professional career strong.
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