Augusto Sakai lost his most recent UFC bout, a main event clash with Alistair Overeem in September 2020, but still sees himself two wins away from a shot at the heavyweight championship.
Sakai is set to headline UFC Vegas 28 on June 5, battling heavy-hitter Jairzinho Rozenstruik in a five-round bout at the UFC APEX, and foresees this matchup producing an “impact” in the heavyweight class.
“It’s two tough guys fighting for the win and it will definitely impact the division,” Sakai said in an interview with MMA Fighting.