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Wataru Sakata Dick Vrij
Wataru Sakata
23-30-1

RD1 12:29

KO/TKO

Dick Vrij
23-24

Fight: Sakata vs. Vrij

JapanRings Japan: Team Tournament '98 (Round 3)
23DECWED'9812:00 AM
Heavyweight• main card• 1 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

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Cyborg

Forms

LWLWW
LWLLL

Nationality

JapanJapan

NetherlandsNetherlands

Age

(1973-07-16) 53

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Weight

(102+ kg) 225+ lbs

225+ lbs (102+ kg)

Height

(176 cm) 5′9″

6′1″ (186 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%

23

34% - 16 KO/TKO
13% - 6 submission
2% - 1 decision

Losses

30

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

24

15% - 7 KO/TKO
28% - 13 submission
4% - 2 decision

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sakata vs. Vrij

  • Which event are Dick Vrij and Wataru Sakata fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Rings Japan: Team Tournament '98 (Round 3).

  • How many rounds is the Dick Vrij vs. Wataru Sakata?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 1-round RINGS fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Dick Vrij vs. Wataru Sakata?

    The fight is organized by the Fighting Network RINGS (RINGS).

  • When is the Dick Vrij vs. Wataru Sakata fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on December 23, 1998