Kazushi Sakuraba date of birth:
July 14, 1969
How old is Kazushi Sakuraba?
57
Where was Kazushi Sakuraba born?
Katagami, Akita, Japan
How tall is Kazushi Sakuraba?
6' (183 cm)
How much does Kazushi Sakuraba weigh?
167 lbs (75.7 kg)
Kazushi Sakuraba body shape:
Athletic
What color are Kazushi Sakuraba's eyes?
Black
What color is Kazushi Sakuraba's hair?
Black
What is Kazushi Sakuraba's ethnicity?
Asian
What is Kazushi Sakuraba nationality?
Japanese
What is Kazushi Sakuraba's occupation?
MMA Fighter
Kazushi Sakuraba claim to fame:
MMA Fighter
Short Biography
Kazushi Sakuraba (桜庭 和志, Sakuraba Kazushi, born July 14, 1969 in present-day Katagami, Akita) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, currently signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling. He has competed in traditional puroresu for New Japan Pro Wrestling and shoot-style competition for 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" 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. Sakuraba is also the former UFC Japan Heavyweight Tournament Champion. Known for his excellent skill in shoot wrestling, he is considered to be one of Japan's greatest mixed martial artists and also holds notable victories over Carlos Newton, Vitor Belfort, Quinton Jackson, Ken Shamrock and Masakatsu Funaki.