T. Tuivasa ran over A. Sakai in the UFC 269. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Brazilian representative in the heavyweight rankings (up to 120,2kg) of Ultimate, Augusto Sakai was removed from the UFC 269. Opponent of Tai tuivasa on the preliminary card of this Saturday's event (11), in Las Vegas (USA), the Brazilian succumbed to the brute force of his rival and ended up brutally knocked out in the second round. The stumble complicates the Paraná native within the company.
With the defeat, Sakai reaches the third negative result in a row. The athlete, who arrived at the show under pressure, in addition to losing 11th place in the ranking, is at risk of joining the company's dreaded layoff list.
In the biggest challenge of his UFC career, Tuivasa lived up to his fans' expectations. With the defeat of Augusto, the Australian officially reaches the top 15, in addition to reaching the mark of four consecutive victories.
The fight
The confrontation began with the athletes studying each other and waiting for the best moment to attack. The first blow was delivered by Sakai, who connected with a low kick. The Australian continued walking forward, while the Brazilian circled, escaping his opponent's strong hand. After almost two minutes, Tai shortened his grip and started pressing Augusto against the bars. The duel continued without much emotion, with the athletes measuring their strength in grappling. The heavyweights moved away and the duel was fought again in the center of the Octagon. Near the final minute, Tuivasa threw an overhand, which touched the Brazilian. Afterwards, the athletes returned to compete on the grid. Tai moved away and landed good blows on the Brazilian, but Augusto absorbed the attack well. The stage ended with the fighters exchanging blows close to the bars.
Right at the beginning of the second half, Tuivasa rocked Sakai with a clean cross to the chin. Augusto tried to resist, but the Australian's attacks got into the Brazilian's face, and he lost it.
UFC 269 fight list
MAIN CARD
Lightweight: charles do brox finished Dustin poirier with a rear naked choke at 1m02s of R3 – Fight for the belt
Bantamweight: Julianna Pena finished Amanda nunes with a rear naked choke at 3m26s of R2 – Fight for the belt
Welterweight Weight: Geoff neal derrotou Santiago Ponzinibbio in the judges' split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
Fly weight: Kai Kara France derrotou cody garbrandt by technical knockout at 3m21s of R1
Bantamweight: Sean O'Malley defeated Raulian paiva by technical knockout at 4m42s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Feather weight: Josh Emmett derrotou Dan Ige in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Bantamweight: Dominick Cruz derrotou Peter Munhoz in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28,29-28, 29-28)
Heavyweight: Tai tuivasa derrotou August Sakai by knockout 26s into R2
Average weight: Bruno Blindado derrotou Jordan wright by technical knockout at 1m28s of R1
Average weight: André Sergipano finished Erik Anders with an armbar at 3m13 of R1
Fly weight: Erin Blanchfield derrotou Miranda maverick in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight: Ryan Hall defeated Darrick Minner via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27, 30-27)
Bantamweight: Tony Kelley defeated Randy Costa by technical knockout at 4m15s of R2
Fly weight: Gillian robertson finished Priscila Pedrita with a rear naked choke at 4m59s of R1
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