Topic: Kazushi Sakuraba
Happy Birthday to Kazushi Sakuraba, the Gracie Hunter!
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07.14.2012 | 10:44 AM ET
While people today might not be astound by his record, the numbers only tell part, and a very small to that, part of the story. In a few hours (or later, right after I catch some much needed sleep to be ready for SF tonight), I'll try to do my best to remind us all of the highlights - and lowlights too - of the career of the inconspicuous-looking middle-aged man - except for the always present orange accents in his clothes or hair - known to the world at large as The Gracie Hunter!
"If the enemy rejects the ground, I would take him down by tackle. Why didn’t he [Royler] do so? May I introduce him to a good coach? His tackle was... like a girl’s one... Mr. Royler, how are you feeling?" - Kazushi Sakuraba
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Fighter Details
- Given Name: 桜庭和志, Sakuraba Kazushi
- Pro MMA Record: 26-17-1, 2 NC (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: The Gracie Hunter
- Current Streak: 5 Losses
- Age: 1969-07-14 | Date of Birth: 1969.07.14
- Last Fight: December 29, 2015 in RFF
- Weight Class: Welterweight | Last Weigh-In: 171.0 lbs
- Affiliation: Laughter7
- Height: 5'11" (180cm) | Reach: N/A
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $30,000 USD
- Born: Katagami, Akita, Japan
- Fighting out of: Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
- College: N/A
- Foundation Style: Wrestling
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07.14.2012 | 10:46 AM ET
"الله أكبرl"
07.14.2012 | 10:58 AM ET
Of course in hindsight I should've just written a column earlier and just post it today, when I'm falling on my face after a ******, busy week, more so since I was planning it for a couple of months now. But then that's how hindsight works.
"If the enemy rejects the ground, I would take him down by tackle. Why didn’t he [Royler] do so? May I introduce him to a good coach? His tackle was... like a girl’s one... Mr. Royler, how are you feeling?" - Kazushi Sakuraba
07.14.2012 | 11:03 AM ET
"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"
07.14.2012 | 11:13 AM ET
Cool thread, happy birthday Saku...
" I feel like Davy Crockett on the walls of the Alamo, swinging Old Betsy as the enemy swarmed in with bayonets. Sheesh. Listen you young punks....." - Bill Burgess
07.14.2012 | 11:24 AM ET
07.15.2012 | 2:58 AM ET
"When the system fails you you create your own system."
07.15.2012 | 3:08 AM ET
"RIP Bill Burgess , RIP CthuluJones"
07.15.2012 | 3:14 AM ET
"When the system fails you you create your own system."
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- MadMikeXD
07.15.2012 | 10:56 AM ET
07.15.2012 | 1:07 PM ET
"الله أكبرl"