Fighter

Kazushi Sakuraba

"The Gracie Hunter"

26-17-1

JapanLast 5

Grappling 0-2-5

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Kazushi Sakuraba holds a professional MMA record of 26-17-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 45 bouts on record. Kazushi Sakuraba has won 25 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 18 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 17 career losses, 10 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Kazushi Sakuraba lands 1.26 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 1.26 takedowns per 15 minutes. Kazushi Sakuraba also has 7 recorded Grappling bouts. Kazushi Sakuraba also has 1 recorded Special rules bout. Most recent fight: December 29, 2015. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1969-07-14
Age: 57
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Katagami, Akita, Japan

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 26-17-1 (2 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.26per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.03per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.26per 15 min

31% success

Takedowns stuffed48%

Submission attempts1.7per 15 min

Career history

LOSS
vs Shinya Aoki
RIZINRizin Fighting Federation - Saraba no Utake· Dec 29, 2015· Welterweight· 26-16-1 vs 38-6
TKO
R1 · 5:56
LOSS
vs Yan Cabral
Dream 17· Sep 24, 2011· Welterweight· 26-15-1 vs 9-0
SUB
R2 · 2:42
LOSS
vs Marius Zaromskis
K-1: Dynamite 2010· Dec 31, 2010· Welterweight· 26-14-1 vs 14-5
TKO
R1 · 2:16
LOSS
vs Jason Miller
Dream 16· Sep 25, 2010· Middleweight· 26-13-1 vs 23-7
SUB
R1 · 2:09
LOSS
vs Ralek Gracie
Dream 14· May 29, 2010· Catchweight· 26-12-1 vs 2-0
UD
WIN
vs Zelg Galešić
Dream 12: Cage of the Rising Sun· Oct 25, 2009· Middleweight· 25-12-1 vs 9-4
SUB
R1 · 1:40
WIN
vs Rubin Williams
Dream 11· Oct 6, 2009· Middleweight· 24-12-1 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 2:53
LOSS
vs Kiyoshi Tamura
K-1: Dynamite 2008· Dec 31, 2008· Middleweight· 24-11-1 vs 43-19-3
UD
LOSS
vs Melvin Manhoef
Dream 4· Jun 18, 2008· Middleweight· 24-10-1 vs 21-4-1
TKO
R1 · 1:30
WIN
vs Andrews Nakahara
Dream 2· Apr 29, 2008· Middleweight· 23-10-1 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 8:20
WIN
vs Masakatsu Funaki
K-1: Dynamite 2007· Dec 31, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 22-10-1 vs 39-11-1
SUB
R1 · 6:25
WIN
vs Katsuyori Shibata
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2007 (Stage 2)· Sep 17, 2007· Middleweight· 21-10-1 vs 2-1
SUB
R1 · 6:20
LOSS
vs Royce Gracie
K-1 HERO'S: Dynamite USA· Jun 2, 2007· Middleweight· 21-9-1 vs 13-2-3
UD
WIN
vs Yuri Kiselov
K-1 HERO'S: Tokoro vs. Yasuhiro· Mar 12, 2007· Middleweight· 20-9-1 vs 2-2
SUB
R1 · 1:26
NC
vs Yoshihiro Akiyama
K-1: Dynamite 2006· Dec 31, 2006· Middleweight· 20-9-1 vs 9-1
NC
R1 · 5:37
WIN
vs Kestutis Smirnovas
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 1)· Aug 5, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 19-9-1 vs 18-5
SUB
R1 · 6:41
WIN
vs Ikuhisa Minowa
Pride Shockwave 2005· Dec 31, 2005· Welterweight· 18-9-1 vs 30-22-8
SUB
R1 · 9:59
WIN
vs Ken Shamrock
Pride 30: Fully Loaded· Oct 23, 2005· Middleweight· 17-9-1 vs 26-9-2
TKO
R1 · 2:27
LOSS
vs Ricardo Arona
Pride Critical Countdown 2005· Jun 26, 2005· Middleweight· 17-8-1 vs 10-2
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Dong Sik Yoon
Pride Total Elimination 2005· Apr 23, 2005· Middleweight· 16-8-1 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 0:38
WIN
vs Antonio Schembri
Pride Critical Countdown 2004· Jun 20, 2004· Middleweight· 15-8-1 vs 3-1
UD
LOSS
vs Rogerio Nogueira
Pride Shockwave 2003· Dec 31, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 15-7-1 vs 6-1
UD
WIN
vs Kevin Randleman
Pride Final Conflict 2003· Nov 9, 2003· Middleweight· 14-7-1 vs 14-6
SUB
R3 · 2:36
LOSS
vs Wanderlei Silva
Pride Total Elimination 2003· Aug 10, 2003· Middleweight· 14-6-1 vs 21-3-1
TKO
R1 · 5:01
LOSS
vs Antonio Schembri
Pride 25: Body Blow· Mar 16, 2003· Middleweight· 14-5-1 vs 2-0
TKO
R1 · 6:15
WIN
vs Gilles Arsene
Pride 23: Championship Chaos 2· Nov 24, 2002· Middleweight· 13-5-1 vs 1-0
SUB
R3 · 2:08
LOSS
vs Mirko Filipovic
Pride Shockwave· Aug 28, 2002· Heavyweight· 13-4-1 vs 2-0-2
TKO
R2 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Wanderlei Silva
Pride 17: Championship Chaos· Nov 3, 2001· Middleweight· 13-3-1 vs 16-3
TKO
R1 · 10:00
WIN
vs Quinton Jackson
Pride 15: Raging Rumble· Jul 29, 2001· Heavyweight· 12-3-1 vs 9-1
SUB
R1 · 5:41
LOSS
vs Wanderlei Silva
Pride 13: Collision Course· Mar 25, 2001· Heavyweight· 12-2-1 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 1:38
WIN
vs Ryan Gracie
Pride 12: Cold Fury· Dec 9, 2000· Heavyweight· 11-2-1 vs 1-0
UD
WIN
vs Shannon Ritch
Pride 11: Battle of the Rising Sun· Oct 31, 2000· Heavyweight· 10-2-1 vs 13-16
SUB
R1 · 1:08
WIN
vs Renzo Gracie
Pride 10: Return of the Warriors· Aug 27, 2000· Heavyweight· 9-2-1 vs 9-1-1
SUB
R2 · 9:43
LOSS
vs Igor Vovchanchyn
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals· May 1, 2000· Heavyweight· 9-1-1 vs 40-2-1
TKO
R1 · 15:00
WIN
vs Royce Gracie
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals· May 1, 2000· Heavyweight· 8-1-1 vs 12-0-1
TKO
R6 · 15:00
WIN
vs Guy Mezger
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round· Jan 30, 2000· Heavyweight· 7-1-1 vs 22-9-2
TKO
R1 · 15:00
WIN
vs Royler Gracie
Pride 8· Nov 21, 1999· Heavyweight· 6-1-1 vs 3-0
SUB
R2 · 13:16
WIN
vs Anthony Macias
Pride 7· Sep 12, 1999· Heavyweight· 5-1-1 vs 15-5
SUB
R2 · 2:30
WIN
vs Ebenezer Fontes Braga
Pride 6· Jul 4, 1999· Heavyweight· 4-1-1 vs 10-3-1
SUB
R1 · 9:23
WIN
vs Vitor Belfort
Pride 5· Apr 29, 1999· Heavyweight· 3-1-1 vs 6-1
UD
DRAW
vs Allan Goes
Pride 4· Oct 11, 1998· Heavyweight· 3-1 vs 3-1-1
DEC
WIN
vs Carlos Newton
Pride 3· Jun 24, 1998· Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 4-2
SUB
R2 · 5:19
WIN
vs Vernon White
Pride 2· Mar 15, 1998· Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 11-20-1
SUB
R3 · 6:53
NC
vs Marcus SilveiraTitle bout
UFCUFC - Ultimate Japan· Dec 21, 1997· Ultimate Japan Heavyweight· 0-1 vs 3-1
Overturned
R1 · 1:51
LOSS
vs Kimo Leopoldo
Shoot Boxing· Jul 14, 1996· Heavyweight· 0-0 vs 3-2
SUB
R1 · 4:20

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1590▼4
Peak: 1825Dec 9, 2000
Rated fights: 43

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Frequently asked questions

When does Kazushi Sakuraba fight next?

Kazushi Sakuraba has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Kazushi Sakuraba's record?

Kazushi Sakuraba's professional MMA record is 26-17-1.

Who is Kazushi Sakuraba fighting next?

Kazushi Sakuraba's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Kazushi Sakuraba fight last?

Kazushi Sakuraba most recently fought Shinya Aoki at Rizin Fighting Federation - Saraba no Utake on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Kazushi Sakuraba fight in?

Kazushi Sakuraba fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Kazushi Sakuraba have?

Kazushi Sakuraba has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 18 wins by submission.

How tall is Kazushi Sakuraba?

Kazushi Sakuraba is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Kazushi Sakuraba weigh?

Kazushi Sakuraba weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

How old is Kazushi Sakuraba?

Kazushi Sakuraba is 57 years old (born Jul 14, 1969).

Where is Kazushi Sakuraba from?

Kazushi Sakuraba is from Japan.

CAREER SUMMARY