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Kazushi Sakuraba
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Actor
From
Shōwa, Akita, Japan
Born
1969-07-14
Overview
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

TV
New Japan Pro Wrestling

TV
Baton

Film
Baton
Apr 28, 2009

Film
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2016
Feb 11, 2016

Film
NJPW Invasion Attack 2015
Apr 5, 2015

Film
Pride Total Elimination 2005
Apr 23, 2005

Film
NJPW Dominion 6.21
Jun 21, 2014

Film
NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall
Jul 5, 2015

Film
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8
Jan 4, 2014

Film
NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 19 (Final)
Aug 16, 2015

Film
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2015
Feb 11, 2015

Film
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2015
May 3, 2015

Film
NJPW G1 Climax 24: Day 12 (Final)
Aug 10, 2014

Film
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9
Jan 4, 2015

Film
NJPW Tag League Finals 2015
Dec 9, 2015
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