Kazushi Sakuraba
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Pride 25: Body Blow
as Self
2003
Pride 23: Championship Chaos 2
as Self
2002
Pride 17: Championship Chaos
as Self
2001
PRIDE 11
as Self
2000
Pride 15: Raging Rumble
as Self
2001
Pride 13: Collision Course
as Self
2001
Pride 8
as Self
1999
Pride 7
as Self
1999
Pride 6
as Self
1999
Pride 10: Return of the Warriors
as Self
2000
Pride 4
as Self
1998
Pride 2
as Self
1998
Pride 3
as Self
1998
Pride 5
as Self
1999
Baton
as Robot Guard (voice)
2009
Dream 2
as himself
2008
NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3
as Kazushi Sakuraba
2022
Pride 30: Fully Loaded
as Self
2005
UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
as Self
1997
Pride Critical Countdown 2005
2005
