Kazushi Sakuraba
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.
Known For
81 titles
Pride Final Conflict 2003
NJPW Power Struggle 2013
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2015
NJPW The New Beginning in Sendai
Pride 25: Body Blow
Pride 10: Return of the Warriors
DREAM 14
Pride 30: Fully Loaded
NOAH: Wrestle Magic 2024
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
Pride Shockwave 2002
NJPW Invasion Attack 2016
UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
RIZIN 7
Pride 23: Championship Chaos 2
NJPW Invasion Attack 2014
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport Bushido
Pride 5
CyberFight Festival 2021
Pride 6
Pride Shockwave 2005
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2014
NJPW Tag League Finals 2015
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