SUNRISE, Fla. – Augusto Sakai took home a controversial split-decision victory at Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 8 event but believes he was the rightful winner. “It was a tough fight – really experienced guy,” Sakai told reporters, including MMA Junkie, through an interpreter after his win. “Probably the toughest fight of my career, but it was enough to get the win.” Sakai (13-1-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) edged out Andrei Arlovski (27-19 MMA, 16-13 UFC) in their preliminary contest at BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla. While Arlovski was the busier fighter through most of the contest, Sakai was the one walking forward, which was enough for him to take two of three judges’ cards. Those officials – Troy Wincapaw and Chris Lee – gave Sakai rounds 2 and 3, which is how the Brazilian saw the contest, as well
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