Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Luiz Gustavo def. Taisei Sakuraba (Knockout)
Knockout · Round 2 · 2:32
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Ariake Arena, Koto, Japan
Luiz Gustavo defeated Taisei Sakuraba by Knockout in round 2 (2:32) in the Lightweight bout of Rizin FF - Rizin 52, held Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Ariake Arena, Koto.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Luiz Gustavo vs Taisei Sakuraba?
Luiz Gustavo defeated Taisei Sakuraba by Knockout in round 2 (2:32) in the Lightweight bout of Rizin FF - Rizin 52, held Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Ariake Arena, Koto.
Referee
Masato Fukuda
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Luiz Gustavo 49%51% Taisei Sakuraba
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
16-4-0
Record
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1552
Elo rating
1558
2
Win Streak
0
30
Age
27
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
71"
180 cm
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Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Brazil
Nationality
Japan
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Grappling Profile
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Recent form (last 5 fights)
Luiz Gustavo · 3-2
Taisei Sakuraba · 2-2
Common Opponents
Luiz Gustavo
Taisei Sakuraba
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