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
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Destruction 2013
Pride Critical Countdown ...
Self
Baton
Robot Guard (voice)
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestlin...
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Invasion Attack 2016
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osak...
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW World Tag League 201...
NJPW World Tag League 201...
Himself
NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle King...
Kazushi Sakuraba