Kazushi Sakuraba
Acting
Born: 1969-07-14 in Shōwa, Akita, Japan
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.
Known For
New Japan Pro Wrestling
NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2015
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NJPW Power Struggle 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Tag League Finals 2015
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Baton
Robot Guard (voice)
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2014
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Back to the Yokohama Arena
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Invasion Attack 2014
Kazushi Sakuraba
Metamoris 5
NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 17
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW The New Beginning in Sendai
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2016
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2014
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Invasion Attack 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 19 (Final)
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2012
Kazushi Sakuraba
Pride 3
Self
NJPW Power Struggle 2013
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW World Tag League 2014 - Day 11
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2014
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Road to Destruction 2024: Day 5
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2016
Kazushi Sakuraba
Dynamite!! 2010
NJPW Road To Tokyo Dome - Day 6
NJPW Destruction 2013
Kazushi Sakuraba
Pride 10: Return of the Warriors
Self
NJPW G1 Climax 23: Day 9 (Final)
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW The New Beginning in Hiroshima 2014
Kazushi Sakuraba
K-1 PREMIUM 2007 Dynamite!!
"The Gracie Hunter"
NOAH: Wrestle Magic 2024
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW The New Beginning in Niigata 2016
Kazushi Sakuraba