Kazushi Sakuaraba's rise to fame coincided with the launch of the Pride
Fighting Championship.
He soon gained a reputation as the world best fighter by beating Carlos
Newton, UFC winner
Vitor Belfort and 4 Gracies including Royce. Famously has clashed with
Brazilian Chute Boxing
fighter Vanderlei Silva in two exciting matches.
After those fights he didn't look the same fighter, loosing to an up and
coming Mirko Cro Cop
as well as lesser known Nino Schrembri.
BEST FIGHTS
vs Carlos Newton (PRIDE 3)
vs Royce Gracie (PRIDE GP Finals)
vs Renzo Gracie (PRIDE 10)
vs Vanderlei Silva (PRIDE 13)
vs Quinton Jackson (PRIDE 15)
vs Mirko Cro Cop (PRIDE SHOCKWAVE)
