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.
Betting Odds
Luiz Gustavo
-232
70% implied win probability
Open: -182Best: -200
Taisei Sakuraba
+180
36% implied win probability
Open: +139Best: +240
Average moneyline across 5 sportsbooks.
| Sportsbook | Luiz Gustavo | Taisei Sakuraba |
|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | -280 | +240 |
| BetUS | -244 | +174 |
| Betway | -200 | +150 |
| Cloudbet | -217 | +174 |
| Stake | -233 | +160 |
Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io
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 63%37% Taisei Sakuraba
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index
Tale of the Tape
16-4-0
Record
2-2-0
1696
Power Index rating
1602
2
Win Streak
0
30
Age
27
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
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Stance
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Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Brazil
Nationality
Japan
Striking Profile
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SLpM
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Str. Acc.
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SApM
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Str. Def.
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Grappling Profile
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TD Avg.
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TD Acc.
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TD Def.
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Sub. Avg.
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Recent form (last 5 fights)
Luiz Gustavo · 3-2
Taisei Sakuraba · 2-2-1
Common Opponents
Luiz Gustavo
Taisei Sakuraba
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