Kazushi Sakuraba
Acting
Born: July 14, 1969 (age 57) · Shōwa, Akita, Japan
Highest Rated
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.
Photos (2)
Movies (46)
K-1 PREMIUM 2007 Dynamite!!
"The Gracie Hunter"
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW G1 Climax 24: Day 12 (Final)
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2014
Kazushi Sakuraba
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport Bushido
2024
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2014
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2016
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2013
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 19 (Final)
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
Baton
Robot Guard (voice)
NOAH: 20th Anniversary - NOAH The Chronicle Vol. 4
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2016
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Invasion Attack 2014
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Road to Destruction 2024: Day 5
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Destruction 2013
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
NOAH: Great Muta Final "BYE-BYE"
2023
NJPW Power Struggle 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
NOAH: Wrestle Magic 2024
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW The New Beginning in Sendai
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 17
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2014
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW The New Beginning in Hiroshima 2014
Kazushi Sakuraba
CyberFight Festival 2021
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Back to the Yokohama Arena
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Power Struggle 2014
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 18
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2012
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW The New Beginning in Niigata 2016
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Invasion Attack 2016
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Tag League Finals 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Invasion Attack 2015
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW G1 Climax 23: Day 9 (Final)
Kazushi Sakuraba
NJPW Power Struggle 2013
Kazushi Sakuraba
RIZIN 7
2017
NJPW Dominion 6.21
Kazushi Sakuraba
Quintet Ultra
2019
Quintet 3
2018
RIZIN SARABA
2015
TV Shows (2)
Self / Appearances (34)
Pride 15: Raging Rumble
Self
Pride 12: Cold Fury
Self
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals
Self
Pride 30: Fully Loaded
Self
Pride Final Conflict 2003
Self
Pride Shockwave 2003
Self
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round
Self
Pride 13: Collision Course
Self
Pride Critical Countdown 2005
Self
Pride 10: Return of the Warriors
Self
Pride 25: Body Blow
Self
Pride Total Elimination 2003
Self
Pride Total Elimination 2005
Self
Pride 17: Championship Chaos
Self
Pride Shockwave 2002
Self
Pride Critical Countdown 2004
Self
DREAM 17
Self
UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
Self
Pride 23: Championship Chaos 2
Self
Pride Shockwave 2005
Self
DREAM 14
Self
Pride 6
Self
Pride 3
Self
DREAM 11
Self
PRIDE 11
Self
Quintet 2
Himself
Pride 7
Self
DREAM 16
Self
Pride 2
Self
DREAM 2
Self
Pride 5
Self
Pride 4
Self
Pride 8
Self
DREAM 12
Self