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Kazushi Sakuraba

Jul 14, 1969 (55 years old) in Shōwa, Akita, Japan

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

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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9
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NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2015
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NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 17
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NJPW Power Struggle 2014
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NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 19 (Final)
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NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3
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NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2015
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Robot Guard (voice)
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NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2015
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NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2014
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