Undefeated in the UFC, Augusto Sakai faces Alistair Overeem this Saturday with his eyes on the heavyweight belt

A. Sakai (left) has the biggest fight of his career against A. Overeem (right). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The Brazilian public has plenty of reasons to follow this weekend's card. This Saturday (5), at UFC Las Vegas 9, the Tupiniquim fans will have six representatives, including Augusto Sakai, who will be fighting in the main fight against alistair overeem.

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Undefeated in Ultimate, the Brazilian is starring in an edition of the organization for the first time and, in addition, he could get even closer to a title fight if he defeats the Dutch giant.

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In addition to Augusto, two more athletes will represent Brazil on the preliminary card. Michael Pereira, the 'Flying Paraense', returns to the octagon and faces Zelim Imadaev. Thiago Moses is also highlighted in the confrontation against jalin turner.

On the preliminary card, Marcos Foot exchanges forces against Alexander Romanov, Viviane Araujo faces rose mountain e André Sergipano will be tested in the duel with Bartosz Fabinski.

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Sakai x Overeem

A great Brazilian promise, Augusto Sakai needed just four appearances to reach the top of one of the most competitive categories in the UFC. The athlete will face an opponent who is one of the main responsible for the dissemination of MMA in the world and is still active.

Current number nine in the ranking, Sakai could take an important step forward in his career if he beats Alistair, who is coming off an impressive result over Walt Harris, in May, and, today, he is sixth in the group.

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This will be Augusto's second performance in 2020. The Paraná native is coming off a victory over Blagoy Ivanov and wants to maintain the good streak within Ultimate.

The return of the 'Flying Paraense'

Defeated by Diego Sanchez in a controversial result (disqualification) in his last presentation, Michael Pereira They need to win to avoid the bad phase. Coming from two consecutive setbacks, the welterweight representative (up to 77kg) is in his last fight of his current contract with Ultimate and needs a show to remain calm in the organization.

In front of him, the Brazilian will have Russian Zelim Imadaev, who is on alert because, in two appearances, he failed to win in the UFC.

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In the traditional face-offs, the athletes gave a preview of the confrontation. When they came face to face for the first time, the Russian slapped the Brazilian and almost started a fight.

Thiago Moisés seeks stability

With four fights – two wins and two losses – Thiago steps into the octagon in an attempt to achieve his first winning streak since his debut in the company. The athlete will face jalin turner, on the main card, and will try to prove that he can be a good name for the future of the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg.).

Moisés hasn't fought since May, when he staged a gala performance by submitting the experienced Michael Johnson in the second round. Now, the fighter is ready for another show.

Turner has also performed in 2020. Just like the Brazilian, the American also did well in the last confrontation, when he delivered a hard knockout to Joshua Culibao.

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First Brazilian to climb into the octagon, Marcos Foot There's a tough fight ahead. A heavyweight representative, the São Paulo native was chosen to welcome Alexander Romanov, who is undefeated in his career.

Pezão is coming off an imposing victory over Ben Sosoli. On that occasion, the athlete knocked out his rival in less than two minutes.

Coming from defeat to Jessica Eye, Viviane Araujo needs to find its way back to victory. In her fourth fight for Ultimate, the Brasilia native will face rose mountain and will try to reach the top 5 of the division dominated by Valentina Shevchenko.

De la Rosa has not played since February, when he won Mara Romero Borella in the judges' decision.

Closing the preliminary card, André Sergipano makes his second official fight in the UFC. Revealed by 'Dana White's Contender Series', the Minas Gerais native will face Bartosz Fabinski, who returns to Ultimate after a short stint at Cage Warriors.

Sergipano debuted in the company with a victory over Antonio Arroyo and wants to remain undefeated in the organization.