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Jul 6, 2017 · Courtesy of Marcus Silveira. Kazushi Sakuraba was a UFC fighter for only one night, winning one of the weirdest tournaments in the history of the promotion. Sakuraba will be honored during...
May 1, 2020 · Atop the list Pride wins list is Wanderlei Silva with 21. He knocked out Sakuraba three times. GOOD SAK HUNTING: Fifteen of Sakuraba’s 18 wins in Pride came by stoppage, putting him one shy of ...
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Sakuraba is famous for beating 15 champions of different top MMA organizations; opponents who were often many weight-classes above him.
- 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
- 75.75kg (167 lb; 11st 13 lb)
- The Gracie Hunter
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May 27, 2023 · Lev Pisarsky May 27, 2023. Even among the great legends of MMA, it is hard to think of a more beloved, mythical figure than Kazushi Sakuraba. He was a roughly 185-pound man who faced the best...
Aug 26, 2021 · August 26, 2021 admin. When it comes to the world of MMA, the name Kazushi Sakuraba sticks out and he’s considered as a legend. This status is given for good reason too, back in promotions like PRIDE and others, Sakuraba would take on heavier opponents and fight without fear.
May 11, 2013 · In the early and mid ’90s the Gracie family ruled the world of MMA, and Gracie jiu-jitsu started a martial arts revolution…then came the Japanese fighter Kazushi Sakuraba. He stopped Royler, Renzo and Royce and won a unanimous decisions over the late Ryan, earning him the nickname “The Gracie Hunter.” But how would he have …
Sep 29, 2017 · Long Live Sakuraba: A tribute. He was the most popular fighter in Japan, revered in Brazil and loved all around the world. Kazushi Sakuraba is a true icon of MMA and his inclusion in the UFC Hall of Fame is a fitting tribute to his career, despite the fact he only had two fights within the eight walls of the Octagon – and on the same night ...
