
Kazushi Sakuraba
- Date of Birth: 1969-07-14
- Place of Birth: 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)... 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.

Metamoris 5
• 2014 November

NJPW Dominion in Osaka-jo Hall
• 2020 July

Quintet 3
Action • 2018 October

Pride Shockwave 2003
• 2003 December

NOAH: Great Muta Final "BYE-BYE"
Action • 2023 January

NJPW Power Struggle 2015
• 2015 November

NJPW Dominion 6.21
• 2014 June

NJPW G1 Climax 23: Day 9 (Final)
• 2013 August

NJPW Road To Tokyo Dome - Day 6
Action • 2014 December

Pride 5
• 1999 April