A fight between Augusto Sakai and Tai “Bam Bam” Tuivasa has been announced in the Heavyweight division. The fight is scheduled to take place at UFC 269 on December 11, 2021.
Fighter form coming into this matchup
In his most recent octagon appearance, Sakai was defeated by Jairzinho Rozenstruik via KO/TKO at UFC Vegas 28 in a Heavyweight bout. Sakai was the near even in the fight, coming in at +100. The loss extended his losing streak to 2 in a row. Sakai’s professional MMA record currently sits at 15-3-1.
Tuivasa most recently appeared at UFC 264, taking on and defeating Greg Hardy via KO/TKO in a Heavyweight bout. He went into the fight as the -125 slight favorite and earned a Performance of the Night bonus for his efforts. The win extended his winning streak to 3 in a row. Tuivasa’s professional MMA record currently sits at 13-3.
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Tale of the tape
| Augusto Sakai | vs | Tai “Bam Bam” Tuivasa |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Age | 28 |
| 19 | Fights | 16 |
| 15 | Wins | 13 |
| 3 | Losses | 3 |
| 13 | KO’s | 13 |
| 0 | Subs | 1 |
| 6’3″ (191cm) | Height | 6’2″ (188cm) |
| 77.0″ (196cm) | Reach | 75.0″ (191cm) |
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