Kazushi Sakuraba

Kazushi Sakuraba

Born 1969-07-14 (age 56) Shōwa, Akita, Japan
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Biography

Kazushi Sakuraba is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, currently signed to Rizin Fighting Federation. He has competed in traditional puroresu for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and shoot-style competition for UWFi and Kingdom Pro Wrestling (KPW). He has fought in MMA competition in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Pride Fighting Championships, Hero's and Dream. He is known as the "Gracie Hunter" or the "Gracie Killer" due to his wins over four members of the famed Gracie family: Royler Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Ryan Gracie, and Royce Gracie. In particular, Sakuraba is famous for his initial fight with Royce, which lasted ninety minutes and ended after Royce was unable to continue due to damage received from Sakuraba.

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Known For

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2015
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2015

2015

as Kazushi Sakuraba

NJPW Power Struggle 2014
NJPW Power Struggle 2014

2014

as Kazushi Sakuraba

Baton
Baton

2009

as Robot Guard (voice)

NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2016
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2013
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2013

2013

as Kazushi Sakuraba

NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2015
NJPW Power Struggle 2013
NJPW Power Struggle 2013

2013

as Kazushi Sakuraba

NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall
NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall

2015

as Kazushi Sakuraba

NJPW Tag League Finals 2015
NJPW Tag League Finals 2015

2015

as Kazushi Sakuraba

NJPW Destruction 2013
NJPW Destruction 2013

2013

as Kazushi Sakuraba

NJPW Dominion 6.21
NJPW Dominion 6.21

2014

as Kazushi Sakuraba

NJPW The New Beginning in Niigata 2016
NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 18
NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 18

2015

as Kazushi Sakuraba

NJPW G1 Climax 24: Day 12 (Final)
NJPW G1 Climax 24: Day 12 (Final)

2014

as Kazushi Sakuraba

NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 19 (Final)
NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 19 (Final)

2015

as Kazushi Sakuraba