Best fights of Wataru Sakata
Over 22 years as a professional, Wataru Sakata has compiled a 13-14 (11) record. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Wataru Sakata loses to Ryūshi Yanagisawa via split decision
On February 24, 2001 Wataru Sakata faced Ryūshi Yanagisawa in a heavyweight bout. Sakata was 27 years old with a record of 10-10, and Yanagisawa was 28 with a record of 23-20-9. Both Sakata and Yanagisawa were on a 2-fight losing streak. Sakata lost via split decision.
2. Wataru Sakata loses to Dave Menne via unanimous decision
On October 9, 2000 Wataru Sakata faced Dave Menne in a heavyweight bout. Sakata was 27 years old with a record of 10-9, and Menne was 26 with a record of 25-6-2. Both Sakata and Menne were coming off a loss. Sakata lost via unanimous decision.
3. Wataru Sakata submits Toro Irison
On March 30, 2002 Wataru Sakata faced Toro Irison. Sakata was 29 years old with a record of 12-11, and Irison was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakata was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sakata submitted Toro Irison via armbar in the 1st round.
4. Wataru Sakata KOs Kosei Kubota
On December 23, 2001 Wataru Sakata faced Kosei Kubota. Sakata was 28 years old with a record of 11-11, and Kubota was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakata was coming off a win. Sakata stopped Kosei Kubota via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Wataru Sakata submits Chris Watts
On October 3, 1999 Wataru Sakata faced Chris Watts. Sakata was 26 years old with a record of 7-7, and Watts was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakata was coming off a loss. Sakata submitted Chris Watts via achilles lock in the 1st round.
6. Wataru Sakata KOs Chris Haseman
On September 21, 1998 Wataru Sakata faced Chris Haseman. Sakata was 25 years old with a record of 4-4, and Haseman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakata was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sakata stopped Chris Haseman via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Wataru Sakata submits Willie Peeters in their 3rd fight
On June 27, 1998 Wataru Sakata faced Willie Peeters. It was their third meeting. Sakata was 25 years old with a record of 2-4, and Peeters was 32 with a record of 8-5. Sakata was coming off a loss, while Peeters was coming off a win. Sakata submitted Willie Peeters via submission in the 1st round.
8. Wataru Sakata submits Sean McCully
On January 22, 1997 Wataru Sakata faced Sean McCully. Sakata was 23 years old with a record of 0-3, and McCully was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakata was on a 3-fight losing streak. Sakata submitted Sean McCully via submission in the 1st round.
9. Wataru Sakata submits Borislav Jeliazkov in their 2nd fight
On June 24, 1999 Wataru Sakata faced Borislav Jeliazkov. It was their second meeting. Sakata was 26 years old with a record of 6-6, and Jeliazkov was 28 with a record of 1-1. Sakata was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Jeliazkov was coming off a win. Sakata submitted Borislav Jeliazkov via armbar in the 1st round.
10. Wataru Sakata defeats Mansour Heidari
On May 13, 2000 Wataru Sakata faced Mansour Heidari. Sakata was 27 years old with a record of 9-8, and Heidari was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakata was coming off a win. Sakata won via unanimous decision.