Fighter details| Name | Kazushi Sakuraba (Men) |
| Nickname | The Gracie Hunter |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Jul 14, 1969 (56 years old) |
| Weight class | Welterweight |
| Personal links |
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Fighter bioKazushi Sakuraba – General Profile
Kazushi Sakuraba is a Japanese mixed martial artist and submission grappler, widely regarded as one of the sport’s most influential pioneers. Nicknamed “The Gracie Hunter,” he made his mark by defeating multiple members of the legendary Gracie family and competing against much larger opponents at the highest level of mixed martial arts.
MMA Career
Sakuraba’s professional MMA career began in the mid-1990s, and although his time in the UFC was brief, his impact was immense—he won a one-night Heavyweight tournament at the UFC Japan event in 1997. He later achieved global fame in the PRIDE Fighting Championships, earning victories over former UFC champions and securing his legacy in MMA history. After a long and storied career, he has been inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
Fighting Style
Sakuraba’s fighting style blended catch wrestling, submission artistry, and unpredictable striking. He was known for his versatility, ability to impose his will against larger opponents, and exceptional resilience in the cage. His unorthodox attacks and grappling transitions made him a true innovator and legend in the sport.
Fights
29
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ikuhisa Minowa |
Pride Shockwave 2005 - Otokomatsuri - Itadaki |
SUB Kimura · R1 · 9:59 |
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| Ken Shamrock |
Pride 30 - Starting Over |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 2:27 |
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| Ricardo Arona |
Pride Critical Countdown 2005 - 2nd Round |
KO/TKO | |
| Dong Sik Yoon |
Pride Total Elimination 2005 - Kaimakusen |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 0:38 |
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| Antonio Schembri |
Pride Critical Countdown 2004 - 2nd Round |
U-DEC | |
| Antonio Rogerio Nogueira |
Pride Shockwave 2003 - Otoko Matsuri |
U-DEC | |
| Kevin Randleman |
Pride Final Conflict 2003 - Ketsushosen |
SUB Armbar · R3 · 2:36 |
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| Wanderlei Silva |
Pride Total Elimination 2003 - Kaimakusen |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 5:01 |
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| Antonio Schembri |
Pride 25 |
KO/TKO Knees · R1 · 6:15 |
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| Gilles Arsene |
Pride 23 |
SUB Armbar · R3 · 2:08 |
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| Mirko Filipovic |
Pride Shockwave - Dynamite! |
KO/TKO | |
| Wanderlei Silva |
Pride 17 |
KO/TKO |
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| Quinton Jackson |
Pride 15 |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R1 · 5:41 |
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| Wanderlei Silva |
Pride 13 |
KO/TKO Kick · R1 · 1:38 |
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| Ryan Gracie |
Pride 12 |
U-DEC | |
| Shannon Ritch |
Pride 11 |
SUB Ankle Lock · R1 · 1:08 |
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| Renzo Gracie |
Pride 10 |
SUB Kimura · R2 · 9:43 |
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| Royce Gracie |
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals |
KO/TKO | |
| Igor Vovchanchyn |
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals |
KO/TKO | |
| Guy Mezger |
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round |
Other | |
| Royler Gracie |
Pride 8 |
SUB Kimura · R2 · 13:16 |
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| Anthony Macias |
Pride 7 |
SUB Armbar · R2 · 2:30 |
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| Ebenezer Fontes Braga |
Pride 6 |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 9:23 |
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| Vitor Belfort |
Pride 5 |
U-DEC | |
| Allan Goes |
Pride 4 |
Other | |
| Carlos Newton |
Pride 3 |
SUB Kneebar · R2 · 5:19 |
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| Vernon White |
Pride 2 |
SUB Armbar · R3 · 6:53 |
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| Marcus Silveira |
UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 3:44 |
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| Marcus Silveira |
UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan |
Overturned |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 63.04% of the fights were recovered.
FAQLast update : 2025-11-12 21:34:58
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