Tai Tuivasa ’s return to the octagon will have to wait. Scheduled to face Augusto Sakai (15-3-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 198 on Nov. 20, Tuivasa was forced to withdraw due to visa issues and as a result, the bout is off the UFC Apex card in Las Vegas. Tuivasa (12-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) confirmed the news on Instagram after an initial report from New Zealand Herald . “My peoples I’m sorry too announce but my fight next week I won’t be able to attend due to visa issues and other fings but me and my team is getting on top of it and we should be back in the new year ready to bang. ESSSSHHHAAAAY Love you all and much love too the @ufc we make it happen Nek year sorry @augustosakai for the mess around was totally out of my control we get at it Nek year
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Tai Tuivasa vs. Augusto Sakai scrapped from UFC Fight Night 198 due to visa issues – MMA Junkie