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Nobuyuki Sakakibara is a Japanese businessman and fight promoter. He is the chairman of RIZIN Fighting Federation, and formerly the president of Dream Stage Entertainment, the parent company of PRIDE Fighting Championships.
Mini Bio
Nobuyuki Sakakibara is a prominent figure in Japanese mixed martial arts (MMA), known for his role as the former CEO of PRIDE Fighting Championships and the founder and CEO of RIZIN Fighting Federation. He has been instrumental in popularizing MMA in Japan and internationally.
Early Life
Information regarding Nobuyuki Sakakibara's early life is not readily available publicly.
Career
Sakakibara's career has been deeply intertwined with the growth of MMA. He served as the CEO of PRIDE Fighting Championships, a highly successful MMA organization that gained international recognition. After PRIDE was sold to Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Sakakibara eventually founded RIZIN Fighting Federation in 2015, continuing his involvement in the sport and building upon the legacy of PRIDE and DREAM.
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Personal Life
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Channel Credits
Japan's leading MMA promotion, RIZIN Fighting Federation, delivers exciting matches and events. We carry on the fighting spirit of PRIDE and DREAM, sharing Japanese martial arts with the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nobuyuki Sakakibara?
Nobuyuki Sakakibara is a Japanese businessman and fight promoter, known for being the chairman of RIZIN Fighting Federation.
What is Nobuyuki Sakakibara's role in RIZIN Fighting Federation?
Nobuyuki Sakakibara is the chairman of RIZIN Fighting Federation.
What was Nobuyuki Sakakibara's position before RIZIN Fighting Federation?
Before RIZIN Fighting Federation, Nobuyuki Sakakibara was the president of Dream Stage Entertainment, the parent company of PRIDE Fighting Championships.
When did the RIZIN Fighting Federation YouTube channel join the platform?
The RIZIN Fighting Federation YouTube channel joined the platform in October 2015.
What type of content is shared on the RIZIN Fighting Federation YouTube channel?
The RIZIN Fighting Federation YouTube channel shares fight videos, event press conferences, and promotional videos related to their MMA events.
What are Nobuyuki Sakakibara's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Nobuyuki YouTube channels collectively have over 61.4M subscribers, more than 55,694.2M views, and have uploaded over 221.4K videos.
First name
Nobuyuki
Last name
Sakakibara
Location
JP
Years active
2015 - present
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