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Wataru Sakata

JapanJapanAge 52FreelanceRIZIN
13
Wins
14
Losses
0
Draws
77%
Finish Rate
4
KO / TKO
6
Submissions
1995
Pro Debut

Biography

Wataru Sakata is a Japanese retired mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. A professional MMA competitor from 1994 until 2016, Sakata fought for Fighting Network RINGS, Pride FC, Deep and Rizin Fighting Federation, and holds notable victories over RINGS King of Kings 2000 Tournament runner up Valentijn Overeem, UFC 23 Middleweight Tournament winner Kenichi Yamamoto, ADCC bronze medallist and RINGS Light Heavyweight title contender Chris Haseman, and NCAA All-American and UFC veteran Branden Lee Hinkle.

How He Wins

KO / TKO4
Decision0
Submission6

Finish Rate

77%
10 of 13
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
W
L
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L
W
W
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L
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L

Mixed Martial Arts27 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossJapanHayato SakuraiH2HTKO (punches)R2Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016: Final RoundDec 31, 2016
LossBrazilDaniel GracieH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Pride FC - Shockwave 2003Dec 31, 2003
LossBrazilMario SperryH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFO - LegendAug 8, 2002
WinMexicoToro IrisonH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Deep - 4th ImpactMar 30, 2002
WinJapanKosei KubotaH2HTKO (punches)R1Deep - 3rd ImpactDec 23, 2001
WinUnited StatesAdrian SerranoH2HTKO (eye injury)R1Deep - 2nd ImpactAug 18, 2001
LossJapanRyushi YanagisawaH2HDecision (split)R2Rings: King of Kings 2000 FinalFeb 24, 2001
LossUnited StatesDave MenneH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Rings: King of Kings 2000 Block AOct 9, 2000
LossBrazilGustavo MachadoH2HTKO (cut)R1Rings: Battle Genesis Vol. 6Sep 5, 2000
WinUnited StatesMansour HeidariH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WEF 9 - World ClassMay 13, 2000
WinUnited StatesBranden Lee HinkleH2HSubmission (leg lock)R1Rings: Millennium Combine 1Apr 20, 2000
LossBrazilRenzo GracieH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Rings: King of Kings 1999 Block BDec 22, 1999
WinEnglandChris WattsH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1TFKRG 5 - Total Fight KRG 5Oct 3, 1999
LossJapanHiromitsu KaneharaH2HDecision (lost points)R3Rings: Rise 5thAug 19, 1999
WinBulgariaBorislav JeliazkovH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Rings: Rise 4thJun 24, 1999
LossBulgariaBorislav JeliazkovH2HSubmission (scarf hold)R1Rings: Rise 1stMar 20, 1999
LossUSASean AlvarezH2HDecisionR3Rings: Final CaptureFeb 21, 1999
WinNetherlandsDick VrijH2HTKOR1Rings: World Mega Battle TournamentDec 23, 1998
WinAustraliaChris HasemanH2HTKOR1Rings: Sixth Fighting IntegrationSep 21, 1998
WinJapanKenichi YamamotoH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Rings: Fifth Fighting IntegrationAug 28, 1998
WinNetherlandsWillie PeetersH2HSubmissionR1Rings: Fourth Fighting IntegrationJun 27, 1998
LossNetherlandsWillie PeetersH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Rings Holland: The King of RingsFeb 8, 1998
WinNetherlandsValentijn OvereemH2HSubmission (ankle lock)R1Rings - Extension Fighting 7Sep 26, 1997
WinUnited StatesSean McCullyH2HSubmissionR1Rings - Budokan Hall 1997Jan 22, 1997
LossNetherlandsWillie PeetersH2HSubmission (neck lock)R1Rings - Maelstrom 6Aug 24, 1996
LossRussiaMikhail IlyukhinH2HSubmissionN/ARings - Budokan Hall 1996Jan 24, 1996
LossJapanTsuyoshi KosakaH2HSubmissionN/ARings - Budokan Hall 1995Jan 25, 1995

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.