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Wataru Sakata
23-30-1
#3 Heavyweight
Dave van der Veen
4-10

Fight: Sakata vs. van der Veen

23 JAN SAT '99 12:00 AM
main card 1 rounds

Main Info

nickname

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Popeye

Forms

W L W W W
L W L W -

Nationality

Japan Japan

Netherlands Netherlands

Age

(1973-07-16) 52

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Weight

(102+ kg) 225+ lbs

225+ lbs (102+ kg)

Height

(176 cm) 5′9″

5′11″ (181 cm)

Reach

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Gym

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Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

23

4 KO/TKO - 8%
16 submission - 30%
3 decision - 6%

4 (1 DQ)

14% - 2 KO/TKO
7% - 1 submission
0% - 0 decision

Losses

30

8 KO/TKO - 15%
15 submission - 28%
6 decision - 11%

10

36% - 5 KO/TKO
29% - 4 submission
7% - 1 decision

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sakata vs. van der Veen

  • Which event are Dave van der Veen and Wataru Sakata fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Rings Japan: Team Tournament '98 (Round 4).
  • How many rounds is the Dave van der Veen vs. Wataru Sakata?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 1-round RINGS fight.
  • Which organization is hosting the Dave van der Veen vs. Wataru Sakata?

    The fight is organized by the Fighting Network RINGS (RINGS).
  • When is the Dave van der Veen vs. Wataru Sakata fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on January 23, 1999
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