Best fights of Augusto Sakai
Over 14 years as a professional, Augusto Sakai has compiled a 17-6-1 (11) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Augusto Sakai loses to Cheick Kongo via split decision
On May 19, 2017 Augusto Sakai faced Cheick Kongo in a heavyweight bout. Sakai was 26 years old with a record of 9-0-1, and Kongo was 42 with a record of 26-10-2. Kongo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Sakai lost via split decision. Went the distance with Kongo.
2. Augusto Sakai loses to Alistair Overeem via KO
On September 5, 2020 Augusto Sakai faced Alistair Overeem in a heavyweight bout. Sakai was 29 years old with a record of 15-1-1, and Overeem was 40 with a record of 46-18. Sakai was on a 6-fight winning streak and Overeem was coming off a win. Overeem stopped Sakai via TKO in the 5th round.
3. Augusto Sakai defeats Alex Huddleston
On November 6, 2015 Augusto Sakai faced Alex Huddleston in a heavyweight bout. Sakai was 24 years old with a record of 8-0, and Huddleston was 29 with a record of 6-1. Sakai was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Huddleston was on a 5-fight winning streak. Sakai won via unanimous decision.
4. Augusto Sakai defeats Don'Tale Mayes
On February 25, 2023 Augusto Sakai faced Don'Tale Mayes in a heavyweight bout. Sakai was 31 years old with a record of 15-5-1, and Mayes was 31 with a record of 9-4. Sakai was on a 4-fight losing streak. Sakai won via unanimous decision.
5. Augusto Sakai defeats Blagoy Ivanov
On May 30, 2020 Augusto Sakai faced Blagoy Ivanov in a heavyweight bout. Sakai was 29 years old with a record of 14-1-1, and Ivanov was 33 with a record of 18-3. Sakai was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Ivanov was coming off a loss. Sakai won via split decision.
6. Augusto Sakai KOs Tiago Cardoso
On November 11, 2017 Augusto Sakai faced Tiago Cardoso in a heavyweight bout. Sakai was 26 years old with a record of 9-1-1, and Cardoso was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakai was coming off a loss. Sakai stopped Tiago Cardoso via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Augusto Sakai KOs Marcos Conrado
On August 10, 2018 Augusto Sakai faced Marcos Conrado in a heavyweight bout. Sakai was 27 years old with a record of 10-1-1, and Conrado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakai was coming off a win. Sakai stopped Marcos Conrado via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Augusto Sakai loses to Phil De Fries via unanimous decision
On June 7, 2024 Augusto Sakai fought Phil De Fries for the KSW heavyweight title. Sakai was 33 years old with a record of 16-5-1, and Fries was 38 with a record of 24-6. Sakai was coming off a win and Fries was on a 12-fight winning streak. Sakai lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Fries.
9. Augusto Sakai KOs Arley Simetti
On December 15, 2012 Augusto Sakai faced Arley Simetti in a heavyweight bout. Sakai was 21 years old with a record of 3-0, and Simetti was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakai was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Sakai stopped Arley Simetti via KO in the 1st round.
10. Augusto Sakai KOs Dayvisson Daniel
On May 20, 2012 Augusto Sakai faced Dayvisson Daniel in a heavyweight bout. Sakai was 21 years old with a record of 2-0, and Daniel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sakai was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Sakai stopped Dayvisson Daniel via TKO in the 1st round.