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Kazushi Sakuraba
Born · July 14, 1969 (55 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Shōwa, Akita, Japan
Bio
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.
NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2022
NOAH: The New Year 2022
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2022
NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2015
NJPW Invasion Attack 2015
Himself
0.0
2015
NJPW The New Beginning in Sendai
Himself
0.0
2015
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2015
Pioneers of MMA: Kazushi Sakuraba
Himself
10.0
2015
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9
Kazushi Sakuraba
8.5
2015
Metamoris 5
0.0
2014
NJPW Dominion 6.21
0.0
2014
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8
Kazushi Sakuraba
10.0
2014
NJPW Destruction 2013
7.0
2013
G1 Climax 23: Day 9
0.0
2013
Dream 17
as Himself
0.0
2011
Dream 16
4.5
2010
Baton
Robot Guard (voice)
4.0
2009
Dream 2
himself
0.0
2008
K1 Dynamite!!
"The Gracie Hunter"
4.5
2007
K1 Dynamite!! USA
6.0
2007
K1 Dynamite!!
4.8
2006
Pride 30: Fully Loaded
Self
6.0
2005
Nagurimono: Love & Kill
0.0
2005
Pride Critical Countdown 2005
9.0
2005
Pride Critical Countdown 2005
Self
5.0
2005
Pride Total Elimination 2005
Self
5.0
2005
Pride Critical Countdown 2004
Self
5.0
2004
Pride 25: Body Blow
Self
6.0
2003
K1 Dynamite!!
"The Gracie Hunter"
5.2
2002
Pride 23: Championship Chaos 2
Self
0.0
2002
Pride 17: Championship Chaos
Self
6.0
2001
Pride 15: Raging Rumble
Self
6.0
2001
Pride 13: Collision Course
Self
6.0
2001
Pride 11: Battle Of The Rising Sun
Self
6.0
2000
Pride 10: Return of the Warriors
Self
6.0
2000
Pride 8
Self
0.0
1999
Pride 7
Self
0.0
1999
Pride 6
Self
0.0
1999
Pride 5
Self
0.0
1999
Pride 4
Self
0.0
1998
Pride 3
Self
0.0
1998
Pride 2
Self
0.0
1998
UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
Self
6.1
1997
Kazushi Sakuraba Documentary
"The Gracie Hunter"
10.0
Dynamite!! 2010
10.0
NJPW Road to Destruction 2024: Day 5
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2024
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport Bushido
0.0
2024
NOAH: Wrestle Magic 2024
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2024
NOAH: Great Muta Final "BYE-BYE"
0.0
2023
CyberFight Festival 2021
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2021
NOAH: The Best - Final Chronicle 2020
0.0
2020
NOAH: 20th Anniversary - NOAH The Chronicle Vol. 4
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2020
NJPW Dominion in Osaka-jo Hall
0.0
2020
Quintet Ultra
0.0
2019
Quintet 3
0.0
2018
Quintet 2
Himself
0.0
2018
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2016
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2016
NJPW Invasion Attack 2016
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2016
NJPW The New Beginning in Niigata 2016
Himself
0.0
2016
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2016
Himself
0.0
2016
NJPW Tag League Finals 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
10.0
2015
NJPW Power Struggle 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2015
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2015
NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2015
NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 19 (Final)
Kazushi Sakuraba
8.0
2015
NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 18
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2015
NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 17
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2015
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2015
Himself
0.0
2015
NJPW Road To Tokyo Dome - Day 6
0.0
2014
NJPW World Tag League 2014 - Day 11
Himself
0.0
2014
NJPW World Tag League 2014 - Day 11
0.0
2014
NJPW Power Struggle 2014
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2014
NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2014
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2014
NJPW G1 Climax 24: Day 12 (Final)
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2014
NJPW Power Struggle 2013
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2013
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2013
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2013
Wrestle-1 Raising An Army Tour - Day 1
0.0
2013
NJPW G1 Climax 23: Day 9 (Final)
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2013
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
Kazushi Sakuraba
0.0
2013
NJPW King Of Pro-Wrestling 2012
Himself
0.0
2012
Baton
Robot Guard (voice) · (2 episodes)
4.0
2009
Pride Shockwave 2005
Self
6.0
2005
Pride Shockwave 2003
Self
0.0
2003
Pride Final Conflict 2003
Self
0.0
2003
Pride Total Elimination 2003
Self
6.0
2003
Pride Shockwave 2002
Self
6.0
2002
Pride 12: Cold Fury
Self
5.0
2000
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals
Self
0.0
2000
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round
Self
0.0
2000
NJPW Skydiving J
0.0
1996