Kazushi Sakuraba

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Kazushi Sakuraba

Acting 57 July 14, 1969

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…

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New Japan Pro Wrestling

New Japan Pro Wrestling

8.0 1972 TV Show
Baton

Baton

4.0 2009 TV Show
NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall 2015

NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall 2015

2015 Movie
NJPW The New Beginning in Hiroshima 2014

NJPW The New Beginning in Hiroshima 2014

2014 Movie
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2015

NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2015

2015 Movie
UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1

UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1

6.2 1997 Movie
Baton

Baton

4.3 2009 Movie
NJPW Invasion Attack 2016

NJPW Invasion Attack 2016

2016 Movie
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9

8.5 2015 Movie
NJPW Tag League Finals 2015

NJPW Tag League Finals 2015

10.0 2015 Movie
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2014

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2014

2014 Movie
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 8

10.0 2014 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    NJPW Road to Destruction 2024: Day 5

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  2. 2024
    Josh Barnett's Bloodsport Bushido

    Movie

  3. 2024
    NOAH: Wrestle Magic 2024

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  4. 2023
    NOAH: Great Muta Final "BYE-BYE"

    Movie

  5. 2022
    NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  6. 2022
    NOAH: The New Year 2022

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  7. 2021
    CyberFight Festival 2021

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  8. 2020
    NOAH: The Best - Final Chronicle 2020

    Movie

  9. 2020
    NOAH: 20th Anniversary - NOAH The Chronicle Vol. 4

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  10. 2019
    Quintet Ultra

    Movie

  11. 2018
    Quintet 3

    Movie

  12. 2018
    Quintet 2

    Movie Himself

  13. 2017
    RIZIN 7

    Movie

  14. 2016
    NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2016

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  15. 2016
    NJPW Invasion Attack 2016

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  16. 2016
    NJPW The New Beginning in Niigata 2016

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

More credits
  1. 2016
    NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2016

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  2. 2015
    RIZIN SARABA

    Movie

  3. 2015
    NJPW Tag League Finals 2015

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  4. 2015
    NJPW Power Struggle 2015

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  5. 2015
    NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2015

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  6. 2015
    NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2015

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  7. 2015
    NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 19 (Final)

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  8. 2015
    NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 18

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  9. 2015
    NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 17

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  10. 2015
    NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall 2015

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  11. 2015
    NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2015

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  12. 2015
    NJPW Invasion Attack 2015

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  13. 2015
    NJPW The New Beginning in Sendai

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  14. 2015
    NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2015

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  15. 2015
    Pioneers of MMA: Kazushi Sakuraba

    Movie Himself

  16. 2015
    NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  17. 2014
    NJPW Road To Tokyo Dome - Day 6

    Movie

  18. 2014
    NJPW World Tag League 2014 - Day 11

    Movie Himself

  19. 2014
    Metamoris 5

    Movie

  20. 2014
    NJPW Power Struggle 2014

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  21. 2014
    NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2014

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  22. 2014
    NJPW G1 Climax 24: Day 12 (Final)

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  23. 2014
    NJPW Dominion 6.21

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba

  24. 2014
    NJPW Back to the Yokohama Arena

    Movie Kazushi Sakuraba