Fighters » Augusto Sakai
Augusto Sakai is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who has competed as a heavyweight in the UFC, Bellator, and now KSW. He is known as a powerful striker with most of his wins coming by knockout.
Notable Fights
| Opponent | Result | Event / Date | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil De Fries | Loss (Unanimous Decision) | KSW 95: Jun 7, 2024 | Challenged for the KSW Heavyweight Championship. |
| Don’Tale Mayes | Win (Unanimous Decision) | UFC Fight Night: Feb 25, 2023 | Final UFC fight before release. |
| Tai Tuivasa | Loss (KO – Punches) | UFC 269: Dec 11, 2021 | High-profile knockout loss to a top contender. |
| Jairzinho Rozenstruik | Loss (TKO – Punches) | UFC Fight Night: Jun 5, 2021 | Main event loss, knocked out with 1 second left in round 1. |
| Alistair Overeem | Loss (TKO – Elbows & Punches) | UFC Fight Night: Sep 5, 2020 | First UFC loss; was dominant early but stopped in the 5th round. |
| Blagoy Ivanov | Win (Split Decision) | UFC on ESPN: May 30, 2020 | Victorious in a close, hard-fought battle. |
| Marcin Tybura | Win (KO – Punches) | UFC Fight Night: Sep 14, 2019 | Notable 59-second knockout. |
| Andrei Arlovski | Win (Split Decision) | UFC Fight Night: Apr 27, 2019 | Win over a former UFC champion. |
| Chase Sherman | Win (TKO – Punches) | UFC Fight Night: Sep 22, 2018 | UFC debut victory. |
| Cheick Kongo | Loss (Split Decision) | Bellator 179: May 19, 2017 | Close fight against a veteran contender in Bellator. |
Fighting Style and Career Trajectory
- Fighting Style: Sakai is primarily a striker with a background in Muay Thai, utilizing a dangerous clinch game and possessing legitimate one-punch knockout power.
- Career Progression: He started his career in Brazil, fought for Bellator MMA from 2013 to 2017, then moved to the UFC in 2018. After his UFC release in 2023, he signed with the Polish promotion KSW.
