Hayato Sakurai Fight News

Baroni vs. Suzuki, Ueda vs. Belingon and Folayang vs. Shalorus slated for One FC 9

by MMA Fighting Newswire from MMA Fighting on Apr 20, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

A trio of bouts were announced for May's ONE FC 9: Rise to Power, including the return of UFC and PRIDE veteran Phil Baroni.

Phil Baroni's ONE FC 9 Guest Blog: Scott Coker, Frank Shamrock, and Recreating that favorite week in Manila

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Apr 3, 2013 5:15 AM EDT

Phil Baroni is back with more interesting, and even controversial, thoughts on various topics such as Scott Coker, disdain for Frank Shamrock, & his upcoming ONE FC bout in Manila, the same city where he had the best fight week of his life.

UFC 158 complete fighter breakdown, Nick Diaz edition

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on Mar 12, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC 158 headliner Nick Diaz, who this weekend will look to claim the 170-pound championship at George St. Pierre's expense in Montreal.

UFC on Fuel TV 8 fight card: Diego Sanchez vs Takanori Gomi preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 28, 2013 7:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on Fuel TV 8 main card bout between scrappy lightweights Diego Sanchez and Takanori Gomi. What's the key to victory for both veterans? Find out inside.

UFC on FX 7 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Bisping vs Belfort' fights on FUEL TV (Pt. 2)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Jan 16, 2013 1:00 AM EST

Part two of MMAmania.com's UFC on FX 7 preview breaks down the top three under card "Prelims" fights on FUEL TV on Jan. 19, 2013: Castro vs Vieira, Markes vs Craig, and Nunes vs Lentz at Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

DREAM 18 / GLORY 4 results recap from last night for 'Special NYE 2012' in Japan

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Dec 31, 2012 10:13 AM EST

Last night's New Year's Eve supershow from Japan has wrapped after an epic night of fights. Who will ring in the new year with a win and who just had their bell rung? Find out right here!

DREAM 18 - Glory 4 Results and Gifs: Hayato Sakurai Defeats Phil Baroni by Decision

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Dec 31, 2012 3:20 AM EST

Hayato Sakurai Defeated Phil Baroni by Decision. Here are the results and gifs.

Dream 18 Results: Aoki vs. McKee, Kawajiri vs. Omigawa

by Anton Tabuena from MMA Fighting on Dec 31, 2012 2:06 AM EST

Check out the Dream 18 results from all the action from the Saitama Super Arena.

Asian MMA: DREAM 18 NYE Special Weigh-In Results

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Dec 30, 2012 4:00 AM EST

Weigh-in results for the DREAM 18 and Glory 4 NYE Special. Denis Kang and Will Brooks both missed weight during their first attempt.

Phil Baroni's NYE Guest Blog Part 3: Switching up in training, and words of wisdom from Mark Coleman

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Dec 23, 2012 8:00 PM EST

On Part 3 of his Guest Blog for BloodyElbow, read as Phil Baroni discusses how he switched things up in training, and got some inspiration and advice from UFC Hall-of-Famer, Mark Coleman

Phil Baroni's NYE Guest Blog Part 2: Black Eyes, Injuries, and a Solo Flight to Japan

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Dec 17, 2012 9:00 AM EST

Phil Baroni blogs about training troubles, working through injuries, and having to flyout to Japan without a cornerman. On Part 2 of his Guest Blog for Bloody Elbow, Read a very real and honest account of things, as it leads up to DREAM-GLORY NYE.

Asian MMA Update: Kelly vs. Banario Title Fight at ONE FC 7, Kawajiri vs. Omigawa at NYE

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Dec 17, 2012 12:12 AM EST

A round up of all the news coming out of the Asian MMA scene. It features several additions to the ONE FC 7 card this Feb and to the DREAM 18 - GLORY 4 card on NYE, along with news from Ole Laursen, Jake Shields, Rodrigo Praxedes, SFL, & others.

DREAM 18/GLORY 4 fight card and rumors for New Year's Eve on Dec. 31 from Saitama Super Arena in Japan

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Dec 14, 2012 10:00 AM EST

DREAM and GLORY 4 are bringing a massive fight card and line up featuring a bevy of mixed martial arts (MMA) and kickboxing matches for New Year's Eve at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan.

Tatsuya Kawajiri to Face Michihiro Omigawa at DREAM 18 / GLORY 4 on New Year's Eve

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Dec 13, 2012 2:28 PM EST

Former Strikeforce "Crusher" Tatsuya Kawajiri will tangle with ex-UFC featherweight Michihiro Omigawa at DREAM 18 on New Year's Eve in Japan.

Morning Report: Mark Hominick announces his retirement; Carlos Condit accepts Rory MacDonald's challenge

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Dec 12, 2012 8:01 AM EST

A former featherweight title contender announces his retirement and Carlos Condit issues a personal response to Rory MacDonald on today's edition of the Morning Report.

Asian MMA: Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Georgi Karakhanyan, Kitaoka vs. Brooks added to DREAM-GLORY NYE card

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Dec 11, 2012 3:31 AM EST

Two more fights have been added to the MMA portion of the DREAM-GLORY New Year's Eve show, as opponents for Hiroyuki Takaya and Satoru Kitaoka have been announced.

Phil Baroni's NYE Guest Blog: It's now or never for me, and I sure don't like the sound of 'never'.

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Dec 9, 2012 7:00 PM EST

In his guest blog for Bloody Elbow, Phil Baroni talks about taking on his DREAM-GLORY NYE opponent in Hayato Sakurai under ONE FC rules. The NYBA says it's now or never, & will be looking to close out 2012 with back-to-back soccer kick knockout wins.

Shinya Aoki vs Antonio McKee added to DREAM 18 New Year's Eve fight card in Japan

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Dec 7, 2012 10:02 AM EST

DREAM Lightweight Champion Shinya Aoki (31-6) will face former UFC and MFC standout Antonio McKee (28-4-2) at the DREAM Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at Saitama Super Arena on New Year’s Eve.

Asian MMA: Shinya Aoki vs. Antonio McKee booked for DREAM 18 - Glory 4 NYE Special

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Dec 7, 2012 9:02 AM EST

Shinya Aoki vs. Antonio McKee has been added to the DREAM 18 - GLORY 4 special at New Year's Eve in Japan

Bibiano Fernandes vs Yoshiro Maeda and Melvin Manhoef vs Denis Kang Confirmed For DREAM 18 / GLORY 4

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Dec 6, 2012 4:00 PM EST

Melvin Manhoef battles Denis Kang while Bibiano Fernandes takes on Yoshiro Maeda at the DREAM 18 / GLORY 4 card from the Saitama Super Arena in Japan on New Year's Eve.

Nickname Mach	Birthdate August 24, 1975
Height / Weight 5'7" - 170	Place of Birth Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

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