
Kazushi Sakuraba
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1969-07-14
Place of birth: ShÅwa, 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

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