Ultimate Fighting Calendar
181 lb Catchweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Hayato Sakurai
Mach
38-13-2
RESULT

Hayato Sakurai def. Wataru Sakata (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 2:37
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Hayato Sakurai defeated Wataru Sakata by TKO in round 2 (2:37) in the 181 lb Catchweight bout of Rizin 4 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round, held Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Hayato Sakurai vs Wataru Sakata?

Hayato Sakurai defeated Wataru Sakata by TKO in round 2 (2:37) in the 181 lb Catchweight bout of Rizin 4 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round, held Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Referee
Ryogaku Wada
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Hayato Sakurai 69%31% Wataru Sakata

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

38-13-2
Record
23-30-1
1635
Power Index rating
1494
1
Win Streak
0
51
Age
53
5'7"
170 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
-
Reach
-
Orthodox
Stance
-
181 lb Catchweight
Weight Class
181 lb Catchweight
Japan
Nationality
Japan

Striking Profile

2.45
SLpM
-
49%
Str. Acc.
-
1.94
SApM
-
59%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

1.87
TD Avg.
-
69%
TD Acc.
-
56%
TD Def.
-
0.30
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Hayato Sakurai · 3-1
  • NC
    Mach Matsuri 2018 · May 6, 2018
    No Contest · R1 · 5:00
  • W
    Rizin 4 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round · Dec 31, 2016
    TKO · R2 · 2:37 · 181 lb Catchweight
  • L
    Mach Matsuri · Sep 29, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 5:21 · Welterweight
  • W
    Dream 18: Special NYE 2012 · Dec 31, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • W
    Dream · Dec 31, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
Wataru Sakata · 2-3
  • L
    Rizin 4 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round · Dec 31, 2016
    TKO · R2 · 2:37 · 181 lb Catchweight
  • L
    Pride Shockwave 2003 · Dec 31, 2003
    Submission · R1 · 7:12 · Heavyweight
  • L
    UFO: Legend · Aug 8, 2002
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • W
    Deep 4 Impact · Mar 30, 2002
    Submission · R1 · 4:05
  • W
    Deep 3 Impact · Dec 23, 2001
    TKO · R1 · 4:05

Career Averages

Based on 1 fight · 0 fights
5.0
Avg sig. strikes
-
0.00
Avg takedowns
-
0:00
Avg control time
-
5
Career high strikes
-
0
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Hayato Sakurai
Strike target
Wataru Sakata
80%
Head
-
20%
Leg
-
Hayato Sakurai
Strike position
Wataru Sakata
100%
Distance
-