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

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 Furitsu Gym.

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.

Valentijn Overeem Japan

Wataru Sakata

33-35

Heavyweight

23-30-1

Fight: Overeem vs. Sakata

Rings Japan: Maelstrom 5

16 JUL TUE '96 12:00 AM

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Main Info

nickname

The Python

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Forms

W W

L L W L L

Nationality

Netherlands

Japan

Age

(1976-08-17) 48

51 (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

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