Hayato Sakurai, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 38 wins, 13 losses, and 2 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the 168 lbs weight class, he stands at 5' 7" tall. In terms of fighting style and performance statistics, Sakurai demonstrated a significant strikes per minute average of 2.45, with a striking accuracy rate of 49%. He also showcased a commendable strike defense of 59%, absorbing an average of 1.94 strikes per minute. Additionally, he averaged 1.87 takedowns every 15 minutes, achieving a takedown accuracy of 69%. Notably, Sakurai held a remarkable ELO rating of 986 during his career. His most notable victories are not specified in the provided data. However, his UFC record shows a single loss against Matt Hughes via KO/TKO punches on March 22, 2002, marking his only appearance in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Despite this defeat, Sakurai's career spanned beyond this fight, with details of his more recent victories and fights unavailable in the provided data.