LAS VEGAS – Despite suffering a loss to Alistair Overeem in his most recent outing, August Sakai has big plans in the UFC’s heavyweight division. Booked for his second straight main event, the 30-year-old Brazilian knows he’s not in the role by accident. “I’m very happy,” Sakai told MMA Junkie through a translator at Wednesday’s media day at the UFC Apex. “Another main event, and it shows how much the UFC is looking at me.” Prior to the September loss, Sakai had enjoyed a six-fight winning streak that included his first four trips to the octagon
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