Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on August 24, 1975)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Hayato "Mach" Sakurai! From dominating Shooto as a welterweight champion, electrifying crowds in PRIDE and Dream, to stepping into the iconic UFC octagon—your career has been nothing short of epic. Your lightning-fast strikes and relentless spirit have left opponents dizzy (and fans cheering wildly).

Whether it was your unforgettable battles against Frank Trigg or Jens Pulver, you've always delivered excitement with style. Today we celebrate not just another year older—but another round wiser...though we're pretty sure you could still submit most birthday cakes faster than anyone else out there!

Cheers Mach—keep fighting strong!