Kazushi Sakuraba
Martial Artist
1969 –
Who is Kazushi Sakuraba?
Kazushi Sakuraba is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has competed in pro-wrestling for New Japan Pro Wrestling, UWFi and Kingdom Pro Wrestling. He has fought in MMA competition in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, PRIDE Fighting Championships, K-1 Hero's and Dream. He is known as the "Gracie Hunter" 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. Sakuraba is also the former UFC Japan Heavyweight Tournament Champion.
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- Born
- Jul 14, 1969
Katagami - Education
- Chuo University
- Lived in
- Akita Prefecture
- Katagami
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on July 23, 2013
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