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Alistair Overeem Grabs Late Ground-And-Pound Stoppage Of Augusto Sakai – UFC Vegas 9 Highlights

The road to a second Octagon title tilt for decorated Dutch kickboxer, Alistair ‘The Demolition Man’ Overeem is still a fruitful one. Now 2-0 in his last two outings, the veteran striker rallied after some early round adversity, to utilize slashing ground-and-pound, finishing Augusto Sakai early in the closing frame of our main event. Surviving […]

Surviving some worrying blitzes and clinch shots, the former K-1 Grand Prix, Strikeforce, and Dream heavyweight best began scoring takedowns from the third round onward. Immediately displaying his more polished grappling, Overeem established positions for ground barrages – managing slashing elbows and brutal hammer fists from a stacked guard.

With a sizeable cut opened on Brazilian striker, Sakai’s forehead, the contender entered the final round notably fatigued. Securing an early single-leg variation, Overeem assumed posture as he’d managed the two rounds prior, scoring an eventual stoppage after some more elbows and heavy hammerfists.

Speaking with UFC commentator, Jon Anik afterward in his post-fight interview, the #6 ranked heavyweight spoke of his intentions to possibly fight once more this year, if not, early in 2021.

Below, check out the highlights of Overeem’s barrage win over Sakai.

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Fighters React To Alistair Overeem vs. Augusto Sakai At UFC on ESPN+ 34

Alistair Overeem and Augusto Sakai brought a slugfest in their fight. The showdown served as the main event of the UFC on ESPN+ 34 event on Saturday night (September 5, 2020) from Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC APEX. As seen in the fight, it was te…

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UFC on ESPN+ 34 Highlights: Alistair Overeem Batters Augusto Sakai

Alistair Overeem vs. Augusto Sakai brought a slugfest to their main event fight. The two fighters met in a heavyweight bout on Saturday night (September 5, 2020) at the UFC on ESPN+ 34 event from Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC APEX. This technical …

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Alistair Overeem Scores Fifth Round Stoppage Against Augusto Sakai – UFC Vegas 9 Results

IT’S TIME! The UFC Vegas 9 main event is about to go down. Heavyweight legend Alistair Overeem is hoping to keep his final title charge alive against Augusto Sakai who is currently riding a six-fight winning run. Who’ll emerge victorious? Let’s find out… Round 1: It’s a tentative start to the fight. Both men are […]

Round 1: It’s a tentative start to the fight. Both men are pumping out feints. Alistair Overeem blitzes in but Augusto Sakai slips out of range and lands a nice shot. Sakai lands nice body kick. He senses his opponent is hurt and swarms. The Brazilian lands several shots before Overeem manages to clinch up. Sakai has ‘Reem’ against the fence. The 40-year-old is trying to land knees but nothing comes of the position from either man before they separate. Overeem lands a big shot that appears to wobble Sakai, he pops straight back and smiles at his opponent. Sakai lands a nice uppercut, Overeem takes it well. Sakai swarms forward again with heavy shots, Overeem covers up and avoid taking any significant shots just before the round comes to a close.

Round 2: Another slow start but Sakai eventually lands one to the body and again swarms in with lots of volume. Overeem seems comfortable just covering up, avoiding damage before escaping the position. Overeem lands a knee to the body – it’s cheered by his corner. Overeem misses big and end up with his back against the fence. Sakai is throwing lots of volume. Overeem covers up once again but Sakai rattles some nice body shots off. A clinch battle against the cage ensues. The fighters swap position and short shots as the clock ticks down. The separate with 45 seconds left in round two. Sakai has a cut over his left eye brow. A final blitz from Sakai who accepts the position against the fence – the horn sounds to end round two.

Round 3: Sakai gets to work quickly in round three. He throws with immense volume for a heavyweight. The Brazilian goes to work on Overeem who seems content to just turtle up and avoid damage. Overeem gets distance and lands a nice knee stomp but it’s not enough to keep Sakai off. He comes forward again with lot’s of effective volume which is landing and causing his opponent problems. Sakai lands a nice low kick that takes Overeem’s foot from under him. He pushes the fight against the fence. Overeem lands a trip and secures top position with 90 second left in the round. Sakai pushes him off but doesn’t try to stand up. Overeem gets in the guard and is drops nasty ground and pound. Sakai is busted up right now. The round ends. We’ve got a fight on our hands as we head into the championship rounds.

Round 4: Overeem looks the fresher fighter at the start of round four. Sakai comes forward with a flurry but it looks more labored than in previous rounds. Sakai is really trying to land elbows. He has success! Overeem has a cut on his forehead now. The blood is dripping down onto his face. A low-blow brings a halt to the action. They get back to fighting and another kick seems to stray low from Overeem but Herb Dean waves away the complaints of Sakai. Overeem shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The Brazilian has nothing for him in the grappling. Overeem is landing big ground and pound. Sakai turns his back. This looks like the end. Sakai does well to survive. Overeem lands three successive elbows. The horn sounds to end round four.

Round 5: Overeem wastes no time shooting for the takedown in round five. Sakai offer no defence once again. Overeem postures up and drops nasty ground and pound, Herb Dean steps in to save Sakai from further punishment.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Alistair Overeem def. Augusto Sakai via TKO in round 5

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai Results

LowKickMMA will be bringing you UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai results throughout tonight (Sat. 5th Sep, 2020) from the UFC Apex, Las Vegas. In the main event, two ranked Heavyweights will do battle as Alistair Overeem attempts to take out rising contender Augusto Sakai. Coming off a victory over Walt Harris earlier this year, […]

LowKickMMA will be bringing you UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai results throughout tonight (Sat. 5th Sep, 2020) from the UFC Apex, Las Vegas.

In the main event, two ranked Heavyweights will do battle as Alistair Overeem attempts to take out rising contender Augusto Sakai. Coming off a victory over Walt Harris earlier this year, Overeem has cemented himself as a top contender in the division who is looking to make one final run at the title. After entering the UFC in 2018, Sakai has put together a four-fight win streak most recently defeating Blagoy Ivanov in May. In the co-main event, we will see a rebooked matchup between Ovince Saint Preux and Alonzo Menifield. A fight that was meant to take place a few short weeks ago, this bout had to be rebooked due to Saint Preux testing positive for COVID-19. Not that the fighter is in the clear the pair will face off in the light heavyweight division.

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UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai Results

Main Card (ESPN, ESPN+ 8 p.m. ET)

Heavyweight: Alistair Overeem vs. Augusto Sakai
Light-Heavyweight: Ovince Saint Preux vs. Alonzo Menifield
Welterweight: Michel Pererira Lima vs. Zelim Imadaev
Lightweight: Thiago Moises vs. Jalin Turner
Featherweight: Brian Kelleher vs. Kevin Natividad

Preliminary Card (ESPN+, 6 p.m. ET)

Women’s Flyweight: Viviane Araujo vs. Montana De La Rosa
Middleweight: Andre Muniz vs. Bartosz Fabinski
Heavyweight: Alexander Romanov vs. Marcos Rogerio De Lima
Bantamweight: Cole Smith vs. Hunter Azure

Alistair Overeem vs. Augusto Sakai – UFC Vegas 9 Staff Predictions

In the UFC Vegas 9 main event, we have an intriguing heavyweight match-up between MMA legend Alistair Overeem and rising star Augusto Sakai. Overeem is hoping to stretch his winning streak to two after beating Walt Harris last time out. ‘The Demolition Man’ has spoken openly about his desire to have one more UFC title run before retiring. His 29-year-old opponent will be looking to end that run tonight. Sakai is currently riding a six-fight win streak and at just 29-years-old he has youth on his side. Who will emerge victorious? Let’s see what the LowKickMMA staff think…

Jordan Ellis: I struggle to look past Alistair Overeem in this fight. Augusto Sakai is a good fighter but I feel he has been pushed a little too quickly into this big fight. The Brazilian looked unspectacular in his last win over Blagoy Ivanov. He doesn’t seem to have the power to trouble Overeem. So, I struggle to see his route to victory. Whereas I feel Overeem can get this fight done in a variety of ways.

Prediction: Alistair Overeem

Ryan Maccarthy: I’m gonna go with Overeem. I just think he has the experience, I think he’s got the one-punch power as well to take out Sakai. If you look at a lot of Sakai’s fights, he has some quick knockouts, but he has some split decisions and decisions and late knockouts. He usually wears on his opponent to make them tired in the latter rounds. I dont see him being able to do that with Alistair Overeem.

Prediction: Alistair Overeem

Harry O’Connor: I don’t think Sakai is at championship level where I think Overeem still is, despite being 40. We’re talking about a guy who, had it not been for the last few seconds in the Rozenstruik fight, would be 4-0 in his last 4. Overeem is more experienced and I think just all ground better than Sakai, who I think will struggle with the five rounds, I’m going to say Overeem by unanimous decision.

Prediction: Alistair Overeem