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May 11, 2013 · Sakuraba has since lost to Ralek Gracie by decision and to Yan Cabral by submission (the first time he was ever submitted). In an interview with Black Belt Mag, Rickson shared his thoughts on Sakuraba and his strengths and weaknesses: “Why has Kazushi Sakuraba been so successful against Brazilian jiu-jitsu stylists?
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Born in Katagami, Akita in Japan, Kazushi Sakuraba or better known as, The Gracie Hunter, is an MMA legend, one of the only two Japanese UFC Hall of Famers, founder of the submission wrestling promotion Quintet, and the first man to defeat Royce Gracie in MMA history. Kazushi was inspired by the then-famous Japanese Manga series, Tiger Mask in whic...
On his 27th birthday on July 14th, Sakuraba made his debut in 1996, against Kimo Leopoldo, a ber, bigger and obviously more experienced fighter in a catch wrestling match that Sakuraba lost via an Arm Triangle choke in the 4thminute of the first round. Although a rough start, the legendary Gracie Hunter would go on to defeat Marcus Silveira in thei...
Sakuraba Vs Royler Gracie At Pride 8, Kazushi Sakuraba Vs Royler Gracie was the first fight between the Gracie Hunter and a member of the Gracie family. The two men clashed early on and put on a terrific display of stand-up and ground fighting with the crowd on their feet in anticipation. Towards the controversial end of the fight, with a kimura gr...
As an Amateur Wrestler, Kazushi managed to become: 1. National championship runner-up (high school) 2. East Japan freshman championship 3. All Japan collegiate wrestling championships (fourth place) In the world of MMA, he has fought for Pride Fighting Championships, setting the following records: 1. 2000 Pride Openweight Grand Prix semi-finalist 2...
Kazushi Sakuraba, the Gracie Hunter, was always revered by the Japanese as the national champion, an icon to follow for the youth. However, this put a lot of pressure on his shoulders, especially when he faced his first loss to Wanderlei, he told an interviewer that he felt relieved because now, people could see that he wasn’t this unbeatable hero ...
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"The Gracie Hunter" Kazushi Sakuraba (26-17-1, 2 NC) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan and the #347th ranked Top Welterweight MMA fighter. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record.
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Aug 26, 2021 · During his MMA career, Kazushi Sakuraba defeated four Gracie family members which was an incredible achievement at the time. He defeated Royce Gracie, Ryan Gracia, Renzo Gracie and Royler Gracie in a number of fights in Japan. During his career, he beat Royce Gracie after a 90 minute no-time-limit bout in PRIDE.
Kazushi Sakuraba (Japanese: 桜庭 和志, Sakuraba Kazushi, born July 14, 1969) is a Japanese professional wrestler, submission wrestler and former mixed martial artist, currently signed to Pro Wrestling Noah, where he was formerly one-half of the former GHC Tag Team Champions with Takashi Sugiura.
Dec 20, 2020 · THE "GRACIE HUNTER": KAZUSHI SAKURABA. TheUmmahFightCamp. 28.2K subscribers. Subscribed. 18K. 1.3M views 3 years ago. This is a short Documentary on the Legendary Gracie BJJ nemesis, KAZUSHI...
