Sure. Aoki is undoubtedly a very good fighter no matter how he is clothed. It just bothers me that japanese promotions let him get away with wearing those pants which are an obvious advantage. Aoki could beat most LWs in pants, gi, shorts, whatever. But the pants do make him better.
Sakuraba in his prime was the definition of a p4p king, a MW fighting & beating LHWs, very good fighters at that. He usually finished them by submission too. Complete legend.
Sakuraba is one of my favorite fighters of all time. Love that "blank" look on his face while he fought.