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Fight: Sakata vs. Overeem
26 SEP FRI '97 12:00 AM
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Nationality
Japan 
Netherlands
Age
(1973-07-16) 51
48 (1976-08-17)
Weight
(102+ kg) 225+ lbs
225+ lbs (102+ kg)
Height
(176 cm) 5′9″
6′3″ (191 cm)
Reach
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6′4″ (193 cm)
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Wins
23
4 KO/TKO - 8%
16 submission - 30%
3 decision - 6%
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21% - 14 KO/TKO
26% - 18 submission
1% - 1 decision
Losses
30
8 KO/TKO - 15%
15 submission - 28%
6 decision - 11%
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21% - 14 KO/TKO
28% - 19 submission
1% - 1 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sakata vs. Overeem
Which event are Wataru Sakata and Valentijn Overeem fighting in?
They are set to face each other in Rings Japan: Fighting Extension 7.
How many rounds is the Wataru Sakata vs. Valentijn Overeem?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 1-round RINGS fight.
Which organization is hosting the Wataru Sakata vs. Valentijn Overeem?
The fight is organized by the Fighting Network RINGS (RINGS).
When is the Wataru Sakata vs. Valentijn Overeem fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on September 26, 1997
At what time does the Wataru Sakata vs. Valentijn Overeem fight start?
The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.
Where is the Wataru Sakata vs. Valentijn Overeem fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Nakajima Sports Center.
In which weight class are Wataru Sakata and Valentijn Overeem competing?
They are competing in the UFC Heavyweight.
What are the nationalities of Wataru Sakata and Valentijn Overeem?
Wataru Sakata represents Japan, and Valentijn Overeem represents Netherlands.
What type of fight is the Wataru Sakata vs. Valentijn Overeem?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Heavyweight.
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