Kazushi Sakuraba Debuts Innovative Team Grappling Event

It's still incredible the second time around! Crazy armbar from Hideo Tokoro!! #QUINTET1 https://t.co/QUjJXwIFZC pic.twitter.com/2Ob0P1MCfY

— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) April 12, 2018A new innovative grappling competition launched in Japan this week headed by Pride Fighting Championships legend Kazushi Sakuraba.

“Quintet” featured 5-on-5 team grappling, with each combatant staying on the mat if victorious via submission, or in the case of a draw, both combatants were removed from the match. This lead to high-paced action throughout, with all athletes eager to secure a submission. In the opening match, Sakuraba’s “Haleo” team was pitted against a team of elite judokas. From the opening…