Fighter details| Name | Kazushi Sakuraba |
| Nickname | The Gracie Hunter |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Jul 14, 1969 (56 years old) |
| Weight class | Welterweight |
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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
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| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| Igor Vovchanchyn |
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals |
KO/TKO | |
| Royce Gracie |
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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