UFC 269: Augusto Sakai vs Tai Tuivasa 12/11/2021 Picks Predictions

UFC 269: Augusto Sakai vs Tai Tuivasa 12/11/2021 Picks Predictions Previews

An exciting preliminary battle will get underway as Augusto Sakai takes on Tai Tuivasa at the heavyweight division. The UFC weekend bouts are all set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sakai will try to break his two-fight losing skid as he enters the ring with a 15-4-1 record.

His first loss came off against Alistair Overeem and his recent bout against Jiarzihno Rozenstruik was unsuccessful. Out of his 18 professional fights, Sakai won 11 via knockouts. Sakai has only three defeats and has been recognized in the heavyweight division.

The 30-year-old Brazilian has a reach of 77 inches with a 73 percent win by KO/TKO. Sakai is landing 5.1 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 448 percent. When it comes to absorbing, he is taking in 3.98 with a striking defense of 50 percent.

Sakai has a takedown defense of 66 percent with a zero submission average. Sakai has a good approach to knocking down his opponent. His calf kicks and chin jabs are dangerous and too quick to prevent.

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UFC 269: Augusto Sakai vs Tai Tuivasa Predictions 12/11/2021

Known as the “Bam Bam” in the right, Tai Tuivasa is hailing from Sydney, Australia. Tuivasa is at the prime of his career and is 28 years old. He will enter this bout with a 12-3-0 record. 11 of his victories have come in via knockout.

Tuivasa struggled a three-fight losing skid but wanted to get back in the ring and win the next three. “Bam Bam” defeated Stefan Struve, Harry Hunsucker, and Greg Hardy. His last success was against Hardy at the UFC 264.

Tuivasa has a reach of 75, which is two inches lesser than Sakai. His win by KO/TKO is at a solid 92 percent. Tuivasa is landing 4.48 strikes per minute with a neat striking accuracy of 50 percent. When it comes to absorbing, he is taking in 3.48 with a zero percent takedown accuracy.

Tuivasa’s takedown defense is at 46 percent in total. One of his specialties is finishing the opponent with a multi-punch. All his last three bouts were won by knockout in the first round itself. Tuivasa is also known for starting the fight by kicking his opponents.

UFC 269: Augusto Sakai vs Tai Tuivasa. The UFC pick for this fight is Tai Tuivasa -200. While Sakai has been incredible with his record and fighting skills, Tuivasa is more aggressive and will not hesitate to swing out first.

His technique has helped him in most of his victories and the odds to win this UFC battle in favor of Tuivasa. Take the “Bam Bam” to extend his three-fight winning streak.

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