Which event are Minoru Tanaka and Wataru Sakata fighting in?

They are set to face each other in Rings Japan: Fighting Extension 6.

How many rounds is the Minoru Tanaka vs. Wataru Sakata?

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

Which organization is hosting the Minoru Tanaka vs. Wataru Sakata?

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

When is the Minoru Tanaka vs. Wataru Sakata fight?

The fight is scheduled to take place on August 13, 1997

At what time does the Minoru Tanaka vs. Wataru Sakata fight start?

The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.

Where is the Minoru Tanaka vs. Wataru Sakata fight happening?

The venue for the fight is in Kagoshima Arena.

In which weight class are Minoru Tanaka and Wataru Sakata competing?

They are competing in the UFC Light heavyweight.

What are the nationalities of Minoru Tanaka and Wataru Sakata?

Minoru Tanaka represents Japan, and Wataru Sakata represents Japan.

What type of fight is the Minoru Tanaka vs. Wataru Sakata?

The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Light heavyweight.

Wataru Sakata Japan

Minoru Tanaka

23-30-1

RD1 5:03

Sub

Front Choke

1-7

Fight: Sakata vs. Tanaka

Rings Japan: Fighting Extension 6

13AUGWED'9712:00 AM

L. heavyweight• main card• 1 rounds

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