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Valentijn Overeem Wataru Sakata
russian sambo black belt
Valentijn Overeem
33-35

RD1 6:42

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Armbar

Wataru Sakata
23-30-1

Fight: Overeem vs. Sakata

JapanRings Japan: Maelstrom 5
16JULTUE'9612:00 AM
Heavyweight• main card• 1 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

The Python

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Forms

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Nationality

NetherlandsNetherlands

JapanJapan

Age

(1976-08-17) 50

53(1973-07-16)

Weight

(102+ kg) 225+ lbs

225+ lbs (102+ kg)

Height

(191 cm) 6′3″

5′9″ (176 cm)

Reach

(193 cm) 6′4″

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Gym

Golden Glory

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Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

33

14 KO/TKO - 21%
18 submission - 26%
1 decision - 1%

23

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

Losses

35

14 KO/TKO - 21%
19 submission - 28%
1 decision - 1%

30

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

Past Opponents

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Russia
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Russia
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Fight Nights Global 22: Battle Of Moscow 14
07 Dec2013Sub(Punches) RD14:45
Russia
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(27-12)
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PFC 5
27 Apr2013KO/TKO(Knee) RD12:48
Russia
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(3-1)
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MFP: Battle Of Empires 2
15 Dec2012Sub(Punches) RD14:47
Poland
Michał Kita
(11-6)
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Oktagon 2012
24 Mar2012Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD11:23
Poland
Marcin Różalski
(2-0)
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KSW 18: Unfinished Sympathy
25 Feb2012Sub(Heel Hook) RD12:25
USA
Chad Griggs
(10-1)
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Strikeforce: Overeem vs Werdum
19 Jun2011Sub(Strikes) RD12:08
New Zealand
Ray Sefo
(2-0)
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Strikeforce: Fedor vs Silva
13 Feb2011Sub(Neck Crank) RD11:37
Romania
Catalin Zmarandescu
(5-0)
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K-1: World GP 2010 Bucharest
21 May2010KO/TKO(Knee) RD10:40
Georgia
Tengiz Tedoradze
(26-10-1)
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PFC 2 - Pancrase Fighting Championship 2
17 Apr2010KO/TKO(Head Kick) RD10:07
Poland
Rafał Dąbrowski
(4-1)
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14 Nov2009
Sub RD11:17
Russia
Nikolai Onikienko
(16-13)
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Ultimate Glory 11: A Decade Of Fights
17 Oct2009KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD10:40
Japan
Kazuo Takahashi
(28-23-3)
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Sengoku 4
24 Aug2008KO/TKO(Flying Knee) RD12:42
Serbia
Saša Lazić
(8-7-1)
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12 Jan2008
Sub RD1
Netherlands
Milco Voorn
(15-6-1)
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King Of The Ring: Barneveld 2006
25 Mar2006Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD10:45
Netherlands
Gilbert Yvel
(28-11-1)
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It's Showtime 13: Schrijber vs. Manhoef
12 Jun2005Sub(Armbar) RD14:30
Japan
Shungo Oyama
(2-7)
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K-1 HERO'S: LeBanner vs. Akiyama
26 Mar2005Sub(Toe Hold) RD11:28
Kresimir Bogdanovic
(1-0-1)
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11 Mar2005
KO/TKO RD1
United Kingdom
Ross Pointon
(3-0)
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AFN - Anarchy Fight Night
20 Feb2005KO/TKO RD10:59
Netherlands
Dave Dalgliesh
(15-11-2)
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2 Hot 2 Handle: Simply The Best 8
10 Oct2004KO/TKO(Punches)
Curacao
Autimio Antonia
(1-1)
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11 Jul2004
KO/TKO
Russia
Roman Savochka
(12-9)
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Durata World Grand Prix 2003: Stage 3
12 Dec2003Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD1
Netherlands
Milco Voorn
(7-0)
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Durata World Grand Prix 2003: Stage 3
12 Dec2003Sub(Side Choke) RD1
Russia
Andrey Rudakov
(9-4)
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Durata World Grand Prix 2003: Stage 3
12 Dec2003Sub(Armlock) RD2
Netherlands
Dave Vader
(11-5-3)
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It's Showtime 8: Dick Vrij's Revenge
08 Jun2003KO/TKO(Punch) RD13:22
Finland
Mikko Rupponen
(9-0-2)
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FF 7 - Fight Festival 7
19 May2003Decision RD1
Russia
Ibragim Magomedov
(4-2)
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M-1: Russia vs. The World 5
06 Apr2003KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:20
USA
Ron Waterman
(6-1-1)
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Pride 24: Cold Fury 3
23 Dec2002Sub(Keylock) RD12:18
Netherlands
Rodney Glunder
(12-7-3)
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2 Hot 2 Handle: Simply The Best 5
13 Oct2002 RD1
USA
Aaron Brink
(13-7)
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05 Jul2002
KO/TKO RD12:24
France
Marc Emmanuel
(1-1)
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2 Hot 2 Handle: Simply The Best 4
17 Mar2002KO/TKO(Leg Kicks) RD1
Ukraine
Igor Vovchanchyn
(48-5-1)
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Pride 18: Cold Fury 2
23 Dec2001Sub(Heel Hook) RD14:35
Brazil
Assuério Silva
(7-2)
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Pride 15: Raging Rumble
29 Jul2001Sub(Heel Hook) RD12:50
Trinidad and Tobago
Gary Goodridge
(12-12)
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Pride 14: Clash of the Titans
27 May2001Sub(Knee) RD12:39
United Kingdom
Ian Freeman
(10-3)
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2 Hot 2 Handle: Simply The Best 2
18 Mar2001KO/TKO(Knees) RD11:42
Brazil
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
(8-1-1)
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Rings Japan: King Of Kings 2000 (Round 3)
24 Feb2001Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD11:20
USA
Randy Couture
(7-2)
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Rings Japan: King Of Kings 2000 (Round 3)
24 Feb2001Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD10:56
Japan
Yoshihisa Yamamoto
(39-27-1)
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Rings Japan: King Of Kings 2000 (Round 3)
24 Feb2001Sub(Armbar) RD10:45
Netherlands
Jerrel Venetiaan
(2-1)
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It's Showtime 4: Christmas Edition
12 Dec2000Sub(Heel Hook) RD11:27
Brazil
Renato Sobral
(15-1)
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Rings Japan: King Of Kings 2000 (Round 1)
09 Oct2000Sub(Toe Hold) RD12:19
Russia
Suren Balachinskiy
(0-0)
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Rings Japan: King Of Kings 2000 (Round 1)
09 Oct2000KO/TKO(Leg Kick) RD12:13
USA
Joe Slick
(16-3-3)
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Rings Japan: Millennium Combine 3
23 Aug2000Sub(Achilles Lock) RD10:36
Tonga
Tuli Kulihaapai
(1-0)
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Rings USA: Rising Stars 2
22 Jul2000Sub(Armbar) RD12:05
USA
Tom Sauer
(9-3)
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Rings USA: Rising Stars 2
22 Jul2000KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:35
USA
Brad Kohler
(11-8)
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Rings Japan: Millennium Combine 2
15 Jun2000Sub(Kneebar) RD10:31
Turkey
Fatih Kocamis
(1-1)
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Rings Holland - Di Capo Di Tutti Capi
04 Jun2000KO/TKO(Punch) RD20:47
Russia
Akhmed Labazanov
(3-1)
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Rings Russia: Russia vs. The World 2
20 May2000Sub(Achilles Lock) RD13:50
USA
Dennis Reed
(25-19-1)
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2 Hot 2 Handle: Simply The Best 1
05 Mar2000Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD10:28
Japan
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(14-6)
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Rings Holland - There Can Only Be One Champion
06 Feb2000KO/TKO(Punch) RD14:14
Brazil
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
(3-0)
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Rings Japan: King Of Kings 1999 (Round 1)
28 Oct1999Sub(Keylock) RD11:51
Japan
Yoshihisa Yamamoto
(36-23-1)
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Rings Japan: Battle Genesis 5
15 Sep1999KO/TKO RD13:55
Japan
Hiromitsu Kanehara
(11-4)
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Rings Japan: Rise 3
22 May1999KO/TKO(Corner Stoppage) RD14:35
Japan
Yoshihisa Yamamoto
(33-23)
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Rings Japan: Rise 1
20 Mar1999Sub(Armbar) RD12:40
Japan
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(25-9-1)
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Rings Japan: Capture '99
21 Feb1999Sub(Armbar) RD16:08
Netherlands
Gilbert Yvel
(9-2)
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Rings Holland: Who's The Boss?
07 Jun1998KO/TKO(Shoulder Injury) RD10:38
Japan
Kiyoshi Tamura
(20-5)
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Rings Japan: Fighting Integration 2
16 Apr1998KO/TKO(Kneebar) RD13:56
Japan
Kenichi Yamamoto
(0-0)
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Rings Japan: Fighting Integration 1
28 Mar1998KO/TKO(Knee) RD16:39
United Kingdom
Dexter Casey
(0-0)
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NOTS 1 - Night of the Samurai 1
07 Mar1998Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD11:50
Australia
Chris Haseman
(5-11)
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Rings Holland - The King of Rings
08 Feb1998Decision(Unanimous) RD2
Japan
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(7-15-1)
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Rings Japan: Fighting Extension 7
26 Sep1997Sub(Ankle Lock) RD12:16
Netherlands
Cees Bezems
(1-2)
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Rings Holland - Utrecht at War
29 Jun1997Sub(Heel Hook) RD10:49
Japan
Mitsuya Nagai
(25-21-1)
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Rings Japan: Fighting Extension 3
23 May1997Sub RD14:58
Japan
Masayuki Naruse
(18-23-1)
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Rings Japan: Battle Genesis 1
04 Apr1997KO/TKO(Spinning Back Fist) RD12:05
Japan
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(18-22-1)
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Rings Holland - The Final Challenge
02 Feb1997KO/TKO(Cut) RD13:58
Japan
Wataru Sakata
(4-10-1)
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Rings Japan: Maelstrom 5
16 Jul1996Sub(Armbar) RD16:42
Netherlands
Jeroen Waringa
(0-0)
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Haarlem Fight Night 1996
15 Jun1996KO/TKO RD1
Netherlands
Tjerk Vermanen
(1-0)
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Rings Holland - Kings of Martial Arts
18 Feb1996Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD13:06

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Frequently Asked Questions About Overeem vs. Sakata

  • Which event are Wataru Sakata and Valentijn Overeem fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Rings Japan: Maelstrom 5.

  • 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 July 16, 1996