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Hayato Sakurai is a Japanese mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 1996, he has formerly competed for the UFC, PRIDE, DREAM, Shooto, Vale Tudo Japan, DEEP, and participated in the Yarennoka!, Dynamite!! 2008, Dynamite!! 2009, Dynamite!! 2010, and Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011 events. Sakurai finished second (Silver) in the Absolute Class ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship in 1999 at just under 77 kg. During the height of his career in 2000 and 2001 he was considered to be one of the top pound for pound fighters in MMA. He is the former Shooto Middleweight Champion.
Born
Sunday, 24 August 1975
Acting Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Dream: Fight for Japan! New Year! 2011 | Self | 2011 |
| The Cove | Self | 2009 |
| Dream.1: Lightweight GP 2008 First Round | Self | 2008 |
| UFC Unleashed | Self | 2005 |
Acting Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Dream: Fight for Japan! New Year! 2011 | Self | 2011 |
| The Cove | Self | 2009 |
| Dream.1: Lightweight GP 2008 First Round | Self | 2008 |
| UFC Unleashed | Self | 2005 |
