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Nick Diaz Hayato Sakurai
brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Nick Diaz
27-10

RD1 3:54

Sub

Armbar

brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Hayato Sakurai
38-13-2

Fight: Diaz vs. Sakurai

JapanDream 14
29MAYSAT'108:00 AM
Welterweight• main event• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

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Mach

Forms

WWWWW
LLWWW

Nationality

USAUSA

JapanJapan

Age

(1983-08-02) 43

51(1975-08-24)

Weight

(77 kg) 170 lbs

170 lbs (77 kg)

Height

(185 cm) 6′1″

5′7″ (171 cm)

Reach

(193 cm) 6′4″

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Gym

Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Mach Dojo

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

27

14 KO/TKO - 38%
8 submission - 22%
5 decision - 14%

38

24% - 12 KO/TKO
20% - 10 submission
31% - 16 decision

Losses

10

3 KO/TKO - 8%
0 submission - 0%
7 decision - 19%

13

10% - 5 KO/TKO
8% - 4 submission
8% - 4 decision

Past Opponents

Show Cancelled Fights
USA
Robbie Lawler
(28-15)
i
UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega
26 Sep2021KO/TKO(Retirement) RD30:44
Brazil
Anderson Silva
(33-6)
i
UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz
01 Feb2015No Contest RD55:00
Canada
Georges St. Pierre
(23-2)
i
UFC 158: St. Pierre vs. Diaz
17 Mar2013Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
USA
Carlos Condit
(27-5)
i
UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit
05 Feb2012Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
USA
BJ Penn
(16-7-2)
i
UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz
30 Oct2011Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
United Kingdom
Paul Daley
(27-9-2)
i
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley
10 Apr2011KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:57
Brazil
Evangelista Santos
(18-13)
i
Strikeforce: San Jose
30 Jan2011Sub(Armbar) RD24:50
USA
KJ Noons
(10-2)
i
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II
10 Oct2010Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
Japan
Hayato Sakurai
(35-10-2)
i
Dream 14
29 May2010Sub(Armbar) RD13:54
Lithuania
Marius Žaromskis
(14-3)
i
Strikeforce: Miami
30 Jan2010KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:38
USA
Scott Smith
(16-5)
i
Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields
06 Jun2009Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD31:41
USA
Frank Shamrock
(23-9-2)
i
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz
11 Apr2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD23:57
USA
Thomas Denny
(26-16)
i
EliteXC: Unfinished Business
26 Jul2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD20:30
USA
Muhsin Corbbrey
(8-3)
i
EliteXC: Return of the King
14 Jun2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD33:59
Japan
Katsuya Inoue
(16-5-3)
i
Dream 3: Lightweight GP 2008 Second Round
11 May2008KO/TKO(Corner Stoppage) RD16:45
USA
KJ Noons
(5-2)
i
EliteXC: Renegade
10 Nov2007KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD15:00
USA
Mike Aina
(15-6-1)
i
EliteXC: Uprising
15 Sep2007Decision(Split) RD35:00
Japan
Takanori Gomi
(27-3)
i
Pride 33: The Second Coming
24 Feb2007No Contest(Overturned by NSAC) RD21:46
Brazil
Gleison Tibau
(15-2)
i
UFC 65: Bad Intentions
18 Nov2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:27
USA
Josh Neer
(17-4-1)
i
UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral
26 Aug2006Sub(Kimura) RD31:42
USA
Ray Steinbeiss
(8-0)
i
ICFO 1 - Stockton
13 May2006Decision(Unanimous) RD3
USA
Sean Sherk
(30-2-1)
i
UFC 59: Reality Check
15 Apr2006Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Joe Riggs
(23-6)
i
UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3
04 Feb2006Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Diego Sanchez
(14-0)
i
The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale
05 Nov2005Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Koji Oishi
(11-3-3)
i
UFC 53: Heavy Hitters
04 Jun2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:24
USA
Drew Fickett
(24-2)
i
UFC 51: Super Saturday
05 Feb2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:40
Armenia
Karo Parisyan
(11-3)
i
UFC 49: Unfinished Business
21 Aug2004Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Robbie Lawler
(8-1)
i
UFC 47: It's On!
02 Apr2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD21:31
USA
Jeremy Jackson
(6-3)
i
UFC 44: Undisputed
26 Sep2003Sub(Armbar) RD32:04
USA
Jeremy Jackson
(6-2)
i
IFC: Warriors Challenge 18
19 Jul2003KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:17
USA
Joe Hurley
(11-2)
i
WEC 6: Return of a Legend
27 Mar2003Sub(Kimura) RD11:55
Japan
Kuniyoshi Hironaka
(4-1)
i
Shooto: Year End Show 2002
14 Dec2002Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Harris Sarmiento
(0-3)
i
Warriors Quest 8: Young Guns
24 Oct2002KO/TKO(Corner Stoppage) RD21:47
USA
Harris Sarmiento
(0-2)
i
Warriors Quest 8 - Young Guns
24 Oct2002KO/TKO(Corner Stoppage) RD21:47
USA
Jeremy Jackson
(4-2)
i
UA 4 - King of the Mountain
28 Sep2002KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:49
USA
Blaine Tyler
(0-0)
i
UA 4 - King of the Mountain
28 Sep2002KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:01
USA
Adam Lynn
(2-1)
i
UA 4 - King of the Mountain
28 Sep2002Sub(Armbar) RD12:51
USA
Chris Lytle
(9-6-5)
i
IFC: Warriors Challenge 17
12 Jul2002Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Mike Wick
(0-0)
i
IFC: Warriors Challenge 15
31 Aug2001Sub(Triangle Choke) RD13:43

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Frequently Asked Questions About Diaz vs. Sakurai

  • Which event are Nick Diaz and Hayato Sakurai fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Dream 14.

  • When is the Nick Diaz vs. Hayato Sakurai fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on May 29, 2010

  • At what time does the Nick Diaz vs. Hayato Sakurai fight start?

    The fight is set to start at 08:00 GMT.

  • Where is the Nick Diaz vs. Hayato Sakurai fight happening?

    The venue for the fight is in Saitama Super Arena.