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Rizin CEO insists Kazushi Sakuraba isn't done fighting, despite recent string of violent losses

Normally, any chance I get to write about mixed martial arts (MMA) legend Kazushi Sakuraba, I'd be thrilled.

But when it has to do with the longtime great competing at 46 years of age with his best years behind him, the elation quickly goes south. And according to Rizin Fighting Federation CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara, "Saku" will continue doing just that.

In his conversation with ESPN, Sakikabara -- the former head of PRIDE FC -- says he doesn't believe Kazushi's time in the sport is over, as he envisions him competing for his promotion moving forward.